Solutions Architect - Charlotte, NC

This position requires the successful candidate to work on a W2 directly with FDM. We cannot accept C2C, 1099 or employment sponsorship (e.g. H1-B) for this position.

FDM is a global business and technology consultancy delivering client and industry driven solutions through our 5 core specialist Practices; Software Engineering, Data & Analytics, IT Operations, Change & Transformation, and Risk, Regulation & Compliance.

FDM is seeking a Solutions Architect located in Charlotte to support a project in the Financial Service sector. Involvement in this project is anticipated to last initially 18 months but may be extended.

This role will be <hybrid> with requirements to be in office 3 days per week.

Role Summary:

The Solutions Architect will be an experienced technologist supporting Payments, Accounting Services, Liquidity Management, Receivables, Trade Supply Chain Finance and Commercial Card domains. The team has a global presence in the US, EMEA and APAC.

Key Responsibilities:

• Defines architectural vision and solution architecture which aligns with the business strategy, enterprise architecture strategy, technology and platform choices.
• Working with both business and technology to create the solution with intent and architectural vision.
• Describes the solution intent and the associated operating environment, determines the primary systems/subsystems and their interfaces, defining non-functional requirements.
• Leads rapid shaping of a high-level architecture with details filled in with emerging business requirements; ensures architecture is flexible and modular and designed to adapt easily.
• Works with Product Manager/Owner to plan and prioritize technology focused backlog items for the architecture runway.
• Ensures the solution is fit for purpose by working with stakeholders, vendors/service providers. In parallel, evaluating the impact of strategic design decisions.
• Performs design reviews to ensure all non-functional requirements for a solution are sufficiently met (e.g. security, performance, maintainability, scalability, usability, and reliability).

Key Requirements:

• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science/related field or related work experience, and 10+ years’ experience working in Banking/Financial Services Technology discipline.
• Broad-based IT knowledge and experience. (Financial Software, Middleware, Databases).
• Knowledge of payments (non-credit card), Receivables/Lockbox, Account Analysis/Billing, Deposits, Trade and Supply Chain Finance, Client Liquidity Management, and Commercial Credit Card.
• Able to lead and contribute to automation, causal analysis and development of shared/common solutions.
• Translating complex concepts into multiple architectural “views” aimed at varying audiences.
• Domain knowledge of Payments, Accounting Services, Liquidity Management, Receivables, Trade Supply Chain Finance, Commercial Card domains (some or all preferred).

Technical Skills:

• Payment Tools: ACI - Universal Online Banker, Universal Payments, & Money Transfer System (MTS), inastra/FundTech - Global Pay Plus, Fiserv – Dovetail, FIS/Clear2Pay - Open Payments Framework,, Infosys – Finacle Payments, Oracle – Flexcube, US Fed Wire, NACHA, ACH, domestic payments, CHIPS, SEPA, cross-border payments, international payments, real-time/instant payments, FX payments, ISO20022, low value payments, high value payments, real time gross settlement (RTGS), B2C & B2B payments, SWIFT payments, payment clearings
• Methodologies: SDLC - Waterfall / Agile.
• Soft Skills: Analytical Thinking, Attention to Detail, Problem Solving and Innovative thinking.

FDM powers the people behind tech and innovation. We spot trends, find top talent, and help businesses stay ahead.

With 35+ years of experience, we coach, mentor, and launch fresh thinkers from diverse backgrounds into world-class careers. Partnering with top global companies, we deliver the right talent at the right time—while guiding our people toward exponential growth.

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Committed to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

Tech careers should be for everyone. With 80+ nationalities represented, FDM thrives on diversity, fuels innovation through unique perspectives, and celebrates success together. As an Equal Opportunity Employer and FTSE4Good-listed company, we ensure every qualified applicant gets a fair shot—no barriers, just opportunities.

Additional Considerations

FDM Group, Inc. is registered to operate and hire employees in select states within the US. We will consider employment applications exclusively from candidates who are either residing in one of the following states or willing to relocate to them: Arizona, California, Colorado, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Massachusetts, Maryland, Minnesota, North Carolina, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, and Virginia.