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Service Domain Architecture Lead for Embedded Banking

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In short

Nordea is looking for a Service Domain Architecture Lead for Embedded Banking to define and drive business and technology solutions within the Embedded Banking Service Domain. This role involves shaping how Nordea's services are integrated via APIs and file-based channels, defining architectures for payment initiation, account reporting, and real-time services. The position is open in Helsinki or Gdańsk and offers a hybrid work model.

Responsibilities

  • Develop Architecture Visions and Target & Transition Architectures, focusing on payments.
  • Support execution structures and development teams with architecture and governance.
  • Lead or join enterprise architecture assignments across Service Areas.
  • Represent Architecture in steering committees and governance forums.
  • Support proof-of-concept and procurement processes for new software and technology.
  • Manage architecture elements of new technology adoption.
  • Support and coach less senior architects.
  • Work with all four architectural disciplines at all abstraction levels.
  • Focus on Embedded Banking and related areas like Payment Execution, Channels, and Payments Data.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in computer science, engineering, or a related technology field, or equivalent experience.
  • Strong understanding of Payments as a business area.
  • Experience working with Payment Platforms.
  • Hands-on experience with Embedded Banking services, including payment initiation, account reporting, and integration channels (APIs and file-based solutions).
  • Experience working with API-based banking solutions, open banking interfaces, or partner integrations.
  • Understanding of how payments, cash management, and reporting services are exposed and orchestrated.
  • Experience working with integration architectures, including API gateways, event-driven services, or file-based integration models in a banking context.
  • Ability to translate high-level business strategies and objectives into tangible and executable architectures.
  • Strong communication and cooperation skills in English, with the ability to interact with various organizational levels.
  • Ability to work independently and on multiple assignments concurrently.
  • Ability to prioritize assignments.

Desired Qualifications

  • Experience working closely with senior management and stakeholders.
  • Experience with merging business strategies and technology competence into well-architected solutions.

Benefits

  • Hybrid work model (60% onsite, 40% remote).
  • Opportunity to play a key role in shaping banking service delivery.
  • Chance to influence strategic direction and contribute to long-term value creation.
  • Work with international teams and senior management.
  • Inclusive workplace with diverse backgrounds and experiences valued.
#Embedded Banking#Architecture#APIs#Payments#Integration#Corporate Banking
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Company

Nordea

Job Posted

1 month ago

Expires

in 1 week

Employment Type

Full Time

WorkMode

Hybrid

Experience Level

Senior

Locations

Helsinki, Finland

Gdańsk, Poland

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