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Lead Software EngineerWe've just had a really exciting new role go live with one of our long term clients in the Insurance space. They're starting a new build out of their Dublin team and looking for a highly experience principal engineer/architect to lead and mentor the team. If you're someone who is at a very senior engineering level and keen to step up and have the ambition to be a future CTO, this would be a perfect fit. The role will still be hands-on but will involve a lot of mentoring and guiding the engineers on the team. You won't be performing 1v1s/performance reviews but you'll be the most senior engineer in the Dublin team and will be responsible for technical decisions and guidance. Tech Requirements: Strong hands-on development experience in C /C# and ReactPython experience would be helpful tooHands-on work with Docker/KubernetesPublic cloud experience would be a plusPrevious leadership/mentoring experienceThe role will have excellent work from home flexibility and clear progression opportunities within the business. If you think this could be the right next step in your career, drop your CV across or contact Adam Whitehurst at Trust in Soda for more info.

Credit Risk Architect – HIRING ASAPStart date: ASAP Duration: 12 months Location: 2 days in Knutsford office, 3 days remoteRate: £450 - £480 per day inside ir35 SummaryA Credit Risk Decisioning and Affordability Architect designs and develops the technology strategy and systems used to assess the creditworthiness and financial capacity of loan applicants. This role focuses on building the overall architecture for the lending process, combining data, advanced analytics, and regulatory knowledge to create automated, efficient, and compliant decision-making platforms.ResponsibilitiesArchitecting decision platforms: Design, build, and implement the technical architecture for end-to-end credit risk decisioning and affordability solutions. This includes integrating various data sources (internal and external), analytical models, and rule-based engines.Developing credit strategy: Translate business objectives and credit policy into technical requirements and system rules. This includes defining risk appetite, decision flows, and the criteria for approving, denying, or referring credit applications.Overseeing model development: Work closely with data scientists and credit risk model developers to integrate statistical and machine learning models into the decisioning architecture. This includes models for credit scoring, loss forecasting, and affordability assessments.Ensuring regulatory compliance: Incorporate all relevant regulatory requirements (e.g., responsible lending obligations) into the decisioning framework. The architect must ensure the system provides a robust audit trail for all lending decisions.Monitoring system performance: Establish monitoring and reporting frameworks to track the performance of the decisioning system and underlying models. This includes tracking key metrics like credit approval rates, default rates, and model accuracy.Driving automation and efficiency: Identify opportunities to increase automation within the credit lifecycle, from application processing to portfolio management. This involves leveraging technologies to reduce manual intervention and streamline operations.Managing stakeholder engagement: Serve as a technical subject matter expert for senior management, risk teams, and business units. The architect must communicate technical concepts and strategic direction clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences.Key SkillsThe ideal candidate for this role possesses a deep blend of technical, analytical, and financial knowledge.Decision engine platforms: Extensive experience with industry-standard decisioning software like FICO Blaze Advisor, Pega, or other rule-based and predictive analytics tools.Data and analytics: Expert knowledge of data analysis tools and programming languages (e.g., Python, R, SAS) and proficiency in database and data warehousing technologies.System integration: Experience with enterprise-level system architecture, including integrating decisioning engines with customer-facing applications, credit bureaus, and internal data warehouses.Cloud platforms: Familiarity with cloud services (AWS, Azure, GCP) and how they can be leveraged to scale decisioning platforms.Advanced modelling: Expertise in statistical modelling, machine learning, and stress-testing methodologies.Financial acumen: Deep understanding of financial products, the credit lifecycle, and the risks associated with lending.Credit policy knowledge: Strong grasp of credit underwriting principles, affordability metrics, and regulatory compliance standards.

Core Banking Solution Architect (Cards) – HIRING ASAPStart date: ASAP Duration: 12 months Location: 2 days in Knutsford office, 3 days remoteRate: £450 - £480 per day inside ir35 SummaryA core banking solution architect with experience in Current account journeys including loans, account switching and is experienced with managing responsibilities for designing, developing, and implementing technology solutions for complex core banking & current account business problems, ensuring that systems are scalable, resilient, and secure. Solution Architect with domain expertise & experience in designing the solutions involving various payments/core/cards systems. This role involves collaborating with stakeholders across business and technology, owning the delivery of architecture for core banking programs, and guiding integration strategies-often balancing cloud adoption, automation, and compliance.ResponsibilitiesNeed associate with prior exp in Cards and Payments domain knowledge. of cards issuance and authorization journeysLeading design and technical architecture for loans, savings/current accounts, current account switching & payments along with operational platforms with focus on scalability, resiliency, security, and regulatory compliance.Collaborating with project managers, product owners, and business analysts to align solutions with business requirements and risk controls for current accounts.Managing architectural governance: producing design artefacts for privacy, records management, and riskAdvising business and product teams, supporting technical delivery and innovation in the banking landscapeEvaluating and integrating vendor products, supporting systems strategy, and automating operational processes to reduce manual intervention Essential expertise:Broad knowledge of the current account & core banking landscape, payment schemes, and architecture paradigms (cloud, Apis, DevOps, security.Experience with workforce planning tools, reporting platforms (Excel, PowerPoint, JIRA, Tableau, Confluence), and project delivery best practices.Strong stakeholder management, business acumen, and ability to influence strategy across multiple teams and business functions.Also, the client will have LACAN and APMA projects so should be capable to support and manage LACAN and APMA projects too.

Payments Solution Architect | Open Banking | 12 Month ContractLocation: Knutsford (2–3 days onsite, non-consecutive)Rate: £480/day (Inside IR35)Duration: Until 31/12/2025Clearance: Must be eligible for BPSSWe’re seeking a Payments Solution Architect to design and deliver secure, scalable, and compliant Open Banking and payments solutions. This is a hands-on architecture role, ideal for someone passionate about shaping the future of digital payments, open APIs, and seamless customer journeys across cards, current accounts, and lending products. You’ll be responsible for defining technical blueprints, integrating complex systems, and ensuring a smooth flow from customer onboarding to payment execution — all within a highly innovative financial services environment.What You’ll DoLead the design and integration of Open Banking and payments platforms, ensuring they’re secure, compliant, and scalable.Translate business needs into robust technical designs covering data models, APIs, and distributed systems.Define customer journeys and onboarding flows that enhance user experience while meeting regulatory and security requirements.Collaborate with engineering and business teams to deliver end-to-end payment and servicing architectures.Ensure alignment with PCI, ISO 20022, and Open Banking standards.Stay ahead of emerging fintech trends to future-proof the payments architecture.What You’ll Bring Proven experience in Open Banking and Payments architecture — covering authorization, tokenization, and transaction processing.Strong integration background, working across systems, gateways, APIs, and third-party services.Hands-on design skills in:Customer journeys & onboarding experiencesServicing flows across banking ecosystemsLogical & physical data modeling across cards, current accounts, and lending productsDeep technical understanding of Java, Spring Boot, microservices, and cloud (AWS, GCP, or Azure).Strong OOAD, UML, and modern architectural pattern experience.Excellent communication skills — able to bridge the gap between business and technology.If you’re an architect who thrives in the fast-evolving world of Open Banking and digital payments — and you want to make an impact on the next generation of payment technology — we’d love to hear from you.

We’ve been retained on this mandate by a long-term Swiss partner, a leading IT consultancy and part of a well-established technology group with over 25 years of experience helping organizations optimize IT and business processes. They are recognized for delivering cutting-edge ServiceNow solutions to enterprise and public-sector clients, combining technical excellence with a pragmatic approach to digital transformation. As a Technical Architect / Solution Consultant, you will take a leadership role in designing, presenting, and implementing ServiceNow-based enterprise solutions. You’ll guide customers through workshops, support presales efforts, and ensure robust architecture and delivery, while also contributing to hands-on solution design. This role is ideal for a seasoned ServiceNow professional who can bridge the gap between technical delivery and business value, while maintaining a pragmatic, client-focused approach.Key Responsibilities:Lead solution discovery workshops and develop high-level architecture and design for ServiceNow implementations.Define integration and governance frameworks across ServiceNow modules.Oversee solution delivery, ensuring alignment with technical and business requirements.Support presales with demos, scoping, and proposal development.Provide guidance and mentorship to consultants and project teams.Maintain strong relationships with clients, supporting digital transformation initiatives.Contribute to internal process improvements and ServiceNow best practices.Required Skills & Experience:8 years in of ServiceNow expertise.Broad experience across public and private sectors, ideally including government or enterprise clients.Strong background in ITSM, CSM, HRSD, and ITOM modules.Capable of leading client workshops and presenting at executive level.Deep understanding of architecture design, integration models, and governance frameworks.Fluent in German and English (spoken and written).Collaborative, client-oriented, and comfortable managing both technical and business discussions.Why Join:Enjoy individual coaching and ongoing training to stay ahead on ServiceNow developments.Thrive in a supportive, agile environment with flat hierarchies and autonomy.Flexible working models with home-office options.Strong work-life balance in a positive, collaborative culture.

We have been retained by a long-term Swiss partner a leading IT consultancy, part of a well-established technology group with over 25 years of experience helping companies automate IT and business processes. They are known for delivering cutting-edge ServiceNow solutions to enterprise clients and are looking to expand their current team of experts.As a Technical Consultant, you will play a key role in implementing and configuring ServiceNow-based solutions. You will work directly with customers to understand requirements, provide hands-on technical input, and ensure smooth solution delivery. This role suits a pragmatic, hands-on consultant who enjoys collaborating closely with customers, solving technical challenges, and seeing projects through from design to implementation.Key Responsibilities:Advise customers on IT service management, digitalization, and process optimization topics.Configure and implement ServiceNow modules (e.g. ITSM, CSM, HRSD, ITOM).Participate in concept and specification development alongside customers and internal teams.Collaborate closely with consultants and developers to implement the designed solutions.Manage laarge & small-scale technical projects, balancing technical delivery with commercial awareness.Work allocation:40% Customer consulting and workshops40% Technical implementation and configuration20% Conceptual and documentation workRequired Skills & Experience:3–5 years of relevant ServiceNow or ITSM consulting experience with ServiceNow implementation and configuration.Knowledge of REST, Single Sign-On (SSO), and integration principles.Completed FH/ETH degree in Computer Science or Business Informatics.Experience in small project teams and direct customer delivery.Good written and spoken German and English skills.Structured, and pragmatic working style with strong teamwork skills.Nice to have:ServiceNow certifications in at least two modules (e.g., ITSM, CSM, HRSD, ITOM).

Project Integration Manager – HIRING ASAPStart date: ASAP Duration: 10 months Location: Remote - Anywhere in EuropeRate: €500 - €640 per day SummaryThe Project Integration Manager will be responsible for overseeing and managing the integration of various triggered projects within the Lean Digital Core (LDC) framework, specifically focusing on Finance and Procurement.ResponsibilitiesThis role requires close collaboration with multiple stakeholders, including IT, business units, and external partners, to ensure seamless integration and alignment with project goals.Project Management: Lead and manage the integration of triggered projects, ensuring they are completed on time, within scope, and within budget.Stakeholder Coordination: Collaborate with various stakeholders, including local and global teams, to gather requirements, provide updates, and address any issues that arise during the integration process.Technical Integration: Oversee the technical aspects of project integration, including data flows, system interfaces, and application integrations.Documentation: Maintain comprehensive documentation of project charter, project plans, and status reports.Risk Management: Identify potential risks and develop mitigation strategies to ensure successful project outcomes.Communication: Facilitate regular communication with project teams, stakeholders, and senior management to provide updates and gather feedback.SkillsShould have NOVARTIS PM experience.Have SAP Finance Module experience.Knowledge of LDC processes and systems, including S/4HANA and other relevant technologies will be preferred.Ability to work effectively in a global, cross-functional team environment.Also, the client will have LACAN and APMA projects so should be capable to support and manage LACAN and APMA projects too.

We are partnered with one of Europe’s leading technical consultancies is looking for a Lead Java Architect to take ownership of software project architecture, guide development teams, and deliver secure, scalable, high-performance solutions for two high-priority banking and FS clients. Key ResponsibilitiesDefine and maintain Java-based system architecture.Lead and mentor development teams.Communicate technical decisions to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.Advise clients on technology strategy and best practices.RequirementsDegree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or similar.5 years’ experience in software architecture.Strong backend expertise: Java, Spring Boot, SQL/NoSQL, messaging systems (e.g., Kafka).Experience with cloud solutions, microservices, DevOps/CI-CD, and security protocols.Leadership and coaching skills.German (B2/C1) and English Nice-to-HavesPrior consultancy experience.Track record of engaging with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.Team player with a growth mindset.Active in the developer community and completed extra certifications.Other DetailsInterview Process: 3 stages – 2 virtual calls, 1 on-site assessmentCompensation: CHF 150–175K (Lead), CHF 175–190K (Principal)Work Setup: Flexible hybrid (3 days remote)Bonus: Annualized EBIT performance-linked, ~10% Culture: Collaborative international environment with strong professional development opportunities