Solution Architect

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About This Opportunity
Join our Mobile Financial Services (MFS) team within Ericsson's Fintech unit and be at the forefront of transforming how people transact globally. We deliver innovation through platforms like the Ericsson Wallet Platform (EWP), empowering financial inclusion and digital transformation. In this role, you will be part of a high-energy, diverse, and forward-thinking team that is shaping the future of mobile payments.
As a Solution Architect, you will lead the end-to-end design and deployment of the Ericsson Wallet Platform and related integrations. You will translate business requirements into robust technical solutions, ensuring seamless multi-vendor integration and exceptional performance in high-volume transaction environments. This role demands deep technical expertise, a strong grasp of fintech ecosystems, and outstanding customer engagement skills.
What You Will Do

• Own the architecture, high-level design (HLD), and low-level design (LLD) for mobile wallet deployments and integrations.
• Ensure successful implementation and delivery of EWP and associated nodes, as per agreed scope.
• Engage daily with customers to capture evolving requirements and translate them into solution designs.
• Integrate the EWP with multiple third-party systems (USSD, SMSC, Service Delivery Platform, Banks, etc.).
• Design and document solutions in complex, multi-vendor system landscapes.
• Write and execute acceptance tests, securing customer sign-off.
• Provide architectural leadership in technology strategy discussions with clients.
• Contribute to business case modeling and proposal preparation.
• Mentor teams and cultivate expertise in new technology areas.
• Propose innovative enhancements to expand Ericsson's MFS services and market reach.

What You Bring

• Bachelor's in Engineering (Master's or equivalent experience preferred).
• 8-12 years' experience in fintech solution architecture, with proven delivery of complex deployments.
• Hands-on expertise in HLD, LLD, and design documentation.
• Proven experience deploying solutions in public cloud environments.
• Strong skills in Kubernetes, Docker, UNIX/Linux, clustering, Oracle, MySQL, XML APIs, IP networking, and client-server architectures.
• Mobile Financial Services (MFS) and digital wallet architecture
• Mobile money ecosystems
• Payment transaction flows (P2P, merchant payments, airtime top-ups, cash-in/cash-out, bill payments)
• Experience with Ericsson monetization solutions (charging, billing) is a plus.
• Knowledge of CRM, digital front-end, omni-channel platforms, and enterprise architecture.
• Ability to engage with C-level stakeholders and influence technology decisions.
• Awareness of fintech trends and ability to translate them into new business opportunities.
• Strong leadership, communication, and presentation skills.
• High accountability, autonomy, and ability to lead in fast-paced, matrixed environments.
• Understanding of commercial models, contract management, and sales processes.

Why join Ericsson?At Ericsson, you'll have an outstanding opportunity. The chance to use your skills and imagination to push the boundaries of what's possible. To build solutions never seen before to some of the world's toughest problems. You'll be challenged, but you won't be alone. You'll be joining a team of diverse innovators, all driven to go beyond the status quo to craft what comes next.
What happens once you apply? Click Here to find all you need to know about what our typical hiring process looks like.Encouraging a diverse and inclusive organization is core to our values at Ericsson, that's why we champion it in everything we do. We truly believe that by collaborating with people with different experiences we drive innovation, which is essential for our future growth. We encourage people from all backgrounds to apply and realize their full potential as part of our Ericsson team. Ericsson is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. learn more.
Primary country and city: Egypt (EG) || Cairo
Req ID: 780833