Technical Solutions Analyst (FinTech, Open Banking, BaaS)

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[Employer hidden] is an international technology firm dedicated to creating tangible value through the power of AI, data-driven, and bespoke software solutions and services.

Our unique approach extends beyond traditional service and solutions delivery, we strategically invest in and nurture a diverse portfolio of promising companies operating across vital sectors including; financial services, health, infrastructure management, sustainability, education, and business intelligence.

This commitment to fostering innovation across a broad spectrum allows [Employer hidden] to stay at the cutting edge, delivering transformative solutions and creating significant impact. For our clients and strategic partners,

Job Description

[Employer hidden] is looking for a Technical Solutions Analyst to join our software engineering department. You will work in fast-paced development teams for our own products and/or client projects. As a Technical Solutions Analyst you will be working on our consulting projects, primarily designing RESTful API services, supporting delivery engagements, and providing pre-sales and solutions consultancy to prospective clients.

Key responsibilities:

• Engage with prospective clients to understand high-level business and technical needs, translating them into conceptual solution designs.
• Produce pre-sales collateral including solution outlines, API capability summaries, diagrams, and technical responses for RFPs/RFIs.
• Participate in discovery workshops and client meetings to shape proposals, validate feasibility, and recommend architecture patterns.
• Capture and curate business requirements and system documentation in JIRA/Confluence, including user stories, API design and API enhancements.
• Work with internal stakeholders to estimate delivery timelines, identify risks, and define integration approaches for proposed solutions.
• Assist in constructing proof-of-concepts, prototypes, or sandbox demonstrations for client evaluation.
• Write estimate-able user stories for developers in JIRA, including clear and testable acceptance criteria.
• Design RESTful web APIs for new and existing products in an API-first context, aligned with technical architecture guidance.
• Collaborate with engineering teams and business stakeholders to:
• Design RESTful web APIs
• Design data models
• Design event-driven processes in distributed/microservices architectures
• Specify contracts for messaging and web services, primarily using JSON Schema and OpenAPI Specification (Swagger).
• Validate and verify APIs by creating requests and asserting responses in Postman.
• Document processes and data models using BPMN.
• Define acceptance test scenarios using DSLs such as Gherkin and generate test datasets.
• Support Delivery Managers, Product Owners, and QA teams during acceptance testing.
• Participate in agile ceremonies as an integrated member of the team.
• Support data engineers responsible for onboarding customers and data into the platform.

Minimum qualification, skills and experience:

• Strong background across any of the following: FinTech APIs, BaaS platforms, embedded finance, and Open Banking (consent models, data access, secure API design).
• Commercial experience as either a Solutions Architect or Technical Solutions Analyst across multiple customers/projects.
• Excellent business, interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills; able to translate business needs for technical teams and simplify complex concepts for non-technical stakeholders.
• Experience supporting pre-sales cycles, including discovery, solution shaping, and responding to technical queries.
• Ability to develop clear and persuasive solution documentation, proposals, and customer presentations.
• Confident in leading technical discussions with prospective clients and representing solution capabilities.
• Understanding of commercial drivers, scoping principles, and delivery estimation practices.
• Strong understanding of REST and its application to web APIs; proficient with tools such as Postman and Insomnia.
• Knowledge of HTTP headers, authentication, authorisation, and response codes.
• Commitment to agile and lean development principles.
• Experience writing user stories for agile development teams.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and conflict-resolution skills.
• Experience documenting processes using BPMN, UML and good understanding of event-driven workflows.
• Comfortable working with source control tools (e.g., Git) to manage API specifications.
• Proficient at testing web APIs, including crafting authentication tokens and proficient in SQL.

Highly valuable experience in one or more of the following:

• Familiarity with financial messaging standards (ISO 20022, OpenAPI specs, bank interfaces).
• Exposure to crypto/digital asset ecosystems, including wallets, custody, tokenisation, reconciliation, and relevant regulatory frameworks.
• Experience with regulated financial entities (Banking Licence / EMI), virtual IBAN structures, and fiat–crypto exchange workflows.
• Understanding of African and Middle Eastern currency markets, cross-border FX, and trading of major/exotic currency pairs.
• Awareness of regulatory environments across Africa and the Middle East.
• Competent in rapid prototyping, wireframing, and agile delivery (Scrum PO/SM experience preferred).

Joining [Employer hidden] means:

• Making a real difference: You'll be part of a team developing solutions that empower businesses while contributing to sustainable practices.
• Growth opportunities: We invest in our employees' development and offer a path for career advancement.
• Collaborative culture: We value teamwork, open communication, and a supportive environment.
• Competitive benefits package: including healthcare, paid for gym membership, pension scheme, perkbox and more.

If you're a problem-solver who thrives in a fast-paced environment and shares our commitment to positive impact, we encourage you to apply!

About [Employer hidden]

[Employer hidden] is an international Artificial Intelligence (AI) and digital solutions specialist, combining innovative and cutting-edge technologies to provide bespoke, mission critical, and transformational solutions.

Join Us - If you are passionate about technology and looking for a company that values your contributions and supports your career aspirations, we invite you to explore opportunities with us. Together, we can shape the future of tech solutions and create a workplace where everyone thrives.