Conferma is a global payment technology company who combine innovation and expertise to push the boundaries of what can be achieved in the world of virtual payments. We were created in 2005 and were more recently acquired by Sabre, with additional investment from Mastercard. Over the past decade, the Conferma ecosystem has grown, enabling us to become the world’s largest payments platform for virtual cards.

We’ve engineered connectivity to over 50 of the world’s best commercial card partners, over 700 travel management companies and over 150 travel technology partners. Every day, our team members work together to make it easier for travelers to connect with people and places. Our teams include passionate people dedicated to providing an environment that encourages partnership, a place where you feel like you belong, and where you are empowered to succeed. We look forward to having you join our journey – and seeing how far we can go, together!

As Solutions Architect, your focus will be to drive continual improvement across the Conferma platform. You will form part of the technology governance team, acting as the technical design authority for all development initiatives, ensuring alignment of integration patterns and best practice for the company.

You will be the subject matter expert for the Conferma payments platform, defining end-to-end solutions or business offerings to meet product and customer requirements.

You will work closely with project managers, other Solutions Architects, developers and other stakeholders to ensure that projects are completed on time, within budget and to the highest standards.

The Solutions Architect at Conferma is responsible for: -

· Ensure we are technically fit for purpose. Create architecture design artifacts that follow engineering and quality processes, standards, and principles, defining solutions that balance product requirements with information and security requirements.

· Carry out requirement analysis, determine pre-project feasibility and costing, as well as provide consultancy to product and business development teams.

· Working with Product Management to translate business requirements into architectural and system requirements.

· Act as project technical lead and subject matter expert, overseeing all phases of development ensuring design requirements are accurately met.

· Interact with the customers as the subject matter expert and communicate technical topics to those without a technical background.

· Proactively assess and undertake research and development activities, liaising with technology vendors and partners as required.

· Identify and recommend improvements to existing services and architectures, influencing key stakeholders where appropriate.

· Design and implement .NET-based solutions to meet business needs.

· Create architectural diagrams using C4 or similar to illustrate solution designs.

· Develop cloud-based solutions using platforms such as Azure.

· Collaborate with stakeholders to gather requirements and ensure solutions align with business goals.

· Review and optimize code to ensure performance and security.

· Stay current with industry trends and emerging technologies.

· Produce Proof of Concepts for new API integrations.

What we’re looking for: -

· Strong problem-solver with a solutions-oriented mindset; you must be able to think outside the box when challenging technical issues arise.

· Strong application development background with exposure to Microsoft .Net technologies, C#, VB and HTML5/CSS3.

· Experience with API-Centric architecture, microservices & data integration techniques

· Knowledge of security principals and experience designing secure services

· Familiarity with creating and reviewing technical documentation.

· Experience with API-Centric architecture, microservices & data integration techniques.

· Proven experience as a .NET Developer or Application Architect.

· Understanding of Agile methodologies.

· Strong attention to detail.

· Excellent troubleshooting and communication skills.

· Knowledge of REST and RPC APIs.

· Able to work well in a team setting.

· Demonstrates innovation; you must exhibit a strong work ethic, lead by example, and bring new ideas to the table.

· Ability to multi-task with strong organizational or project management skills.

· Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.

· Understands a sense of urgency and must be able to prioritize in a fast-paced environment.

· Experience working within multi-disciplined agile development teams.

· Experience with Azure DevOps.

Compensation

Base Salary: £60,000 - £75,000 DoE

Bonus available: 10%

Salary and Bonus dependent on experience and skills

Benefits at Conferma

At Conferma we understand that our people are what make us great. We have set out to provide a comprehensive benefits package that includes everything you would expect as well as providing flexibility for you and your family.

Flexible Paid Time Off

33 days paid annual leave (including bank holidays) and the ability to purchase up to 10 more days holiday each year. Time off for life events and such as moving house or getting married. An additional days leave on or around your birthday.

You and Your Family

Enhanced paid parental leave available for the birth of each child. Single cover private medical scheme with the option to add family members (after probation period). A confidential Employee Assistance program (EAP) available to all 24/7. Access a range of fantastic rewards (such as Cycle 2Work, Gym Membership, Tech Scheme and discounted shopping and Cinema) via Conferma Rewards.

Diversity Equity and Inclusion

We are committed to ensuring equal opportunity for all. We intend that no job applicant or employee shall receive less favorable treatment, nor be disadvantaged by any conditions or requirements which are irrelevant.