Software Architect

Join to apply for the Software Architect (F/H) role at Worldline. We are the innovators at the heart of the payments technology industry, shaping how the world pays and gets paid. The solutions our people build today power the growth of millions of businesses tomorrow, from local coffee shops to unicorns and international banks, across every corner of the world. Job Description Software Architect (F/H) The Opportunity We are seeking a versatile Software Architect to help us build scalable, secure and innovative solutions. The Core Foundation & Integration Tribe (CFI) implements and delivers the Issuing core applications, from Card Issuing lifecycle to Transaction clearing & settlement. With over 150 million cards and 1.16 billion monthly transactions, our platforms operate at the forefront of capacity and performance. As Software Architect, you will integrate into a diverse, agile, and collaborative cross‑cultural team consisting of business analysts, tech leads, developers and testers. You will play a pivotal role by designing and overseeing the development of complex software systems, defining the architecture and technical standards, and guiding the development process to ensure robustness, scalability and future readiness of our assets. Day-to-Day Responsibilities In cooperation with the solutions architecture team, be part of the selection of appropriate technologies, frameworks, and tools. Evaluate and recommend new tools, platforms, and methodologies to improve system performance and efficiency. Define scalable & robust software architecture for our assets, in line with business requirements. Design architectural solutions and create detailed technical specifications, system diagrams, and documentation. Lead architecture reviews of our assets and ensure adherence to best practices and standards. Collaborate with development teams to ensure architecture implementation aligns with design. Support continuous improvement by mentoring developers and reviewing code where necessary. Participate in planning and overseeing large-scale software projects and migrations. Keep up-to-date with emerging trends and technologies in software architecture. Who Are We Looking For Bachelor's or master's degree in computer science, distributed systems, software engineering, or another equivalent field. Expertise in designing cloud-based architectures, APIs, and integrations for payment platforms. Ability to analyze and understand complex product domains and translate into effective technical solutions within complex and large-scale Java applications. Excellent problem‑solving skills and attention to detail. Proven leadership skills in guiding engineering teams and influencing technical direction. Ability to document complex systems clearly and comprehensively. A team player who thrives in collaborative environments, fostering teamwork inside the department and across organizational boundaries. Passionate about learning new things and staying up to date in modern development frameworks and methodologies. Excellent written and spoken English (C1); French appreciated. Perks & Benefits Be part of a company guided by a strong purpose to do good and recognized as top 1% of the most sustainable companies in all sectors worldwide. Work with inspiring colleagues and be empowered to learn, grow and accelerate your career. Opportunities for global mobility and extensive training programs. Competitive compensation, equity options and comprehensive benefits package. Learn more about life at Worldline at https://jobs.worldline.com/. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as an individual with a disability, or any applicable legally protected characteristics. #J-18808-Ljbffr