Senior Solutions Architect & Developer - Payment Systems & Cust Reporting

Join Mizuho as a Senior Solutions Architect & Developer – Payment Systems & Customer Reporting! In this role you will be responsible for the design, development, and production support of modern web applications and digital platforms supporting Mizuho Americas’ banking customers. This role is a fully hands-on senior system developer with deep expertise in Angular-based front-end development, complemented by strong capabilities in backend services, database design, and full-stack solution delivery. You will work closely with product, business, architecture, security, and infrastructure teams to build secure, scalable, and regulatory-compliant digital banking experiences. The role demands ownership of the end-to-end development lifecycle, including UI, APIs, data layer, and deployment artifacts, ensuring alignment with enterprise architecture standards and banking regulatory requirements. PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Web Application Design & Development Design and develop enterprise-grade Angular web applications for corporate and institutional banking customers. Build responsive, accessible, and high-performance user interfaces aligned with UX/UI standards. Implement modular architecture using Angular/React best practices. Ensure cross-browser compatibility and mobile responsiveness. Full-Stack Development Develop and integrate RESTful and/or GraphQL APIs. Build backend services using modern frameworks (Java/Spring Boot, .NET, Node.js). Create and maintain database objects including tables, views, stored procedures, and functions. Write efficient SQL queries and optimize data access. System Architecture & Solution Design Translate business requirements into scalable technical solutions. Contribute to microservices and API-first architectures. Design solutions aligned with enterprise architecture principles, cloud strategy and regulatory requirements using scalable, resilient, and secure integration patterns. Support modernization initiatives including real-time payments and API-led architectures. Banking & Secure Application Development Develop applications compliant with banking regulations and security policies. Implement secure coding practices (SSO, OAuth2, OIDC, Encryption). DevOps & Delivery Participate in CI/CD pipeline implementation. Ensure code quality via testing and reviews. Support production releases and issue resolution. Technical Leadership & Collaboration Mentor team members and contribute to design reviews & collaborate with cross-functional teams. MINIMUM JOB REQUIREMENTS OR EXPERIENCE 10+ years of overall technology experience with significant experience in Angular and full-stack development in banking or financial services Proven experience architecting mission-critical, high-volume, regulated systems. Knowledge of payment rails, clearing models, and settlement mechanisms. Knowledge of architecture design aligned with ISO 20022 and other financial messaging standards. TECHNICAL SKILLS Core – Must Have Enterprise and solution architecture experience in banking or payments. Distributed systems, microservices, and event-driven architectures. Azure cloud experience. Security architecture, authentication, authorization, and data protection. Angular, TypeScript, HTML5, CSS3 REST APIs and state management Backend development (Java, .NET, Node.js) Database expertise and SQL optimization CI/CD tools experience (full DevOps and App code scans) Preferred / Nice to Have Strong understanding of payment lifecycles and ISO 20022. Understanding of domestic and cross-border payment processing solutions. Education and Other Requirements Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Engineering, or related field, or equivalent practical experience. Strong communication skills and ability to influence senior stakeholders. The expected base salary ranges from $150k-$200k. Salary offers are based on a wide range of factors including relevant skills, training, experience, education, and, where applicable, certifications and licenses obtained. Market and organizational factors are also considered. In addition to salary and a generous employee benefits package, successful candidates are eligible to receive a discretionary bonus. #LI-Hybrid Other requirements Mizuho has in place a hybrid working program, with varying opportunities for remote work depending on the nature of the role, needs of your department, as well as local laws and regulatory obligations. Roles in some of our departments have greater in-office requirements that will be communicated to you as part of the recruitment process. Company Overview Mizuho Financial Group, Inc. is the 15th largest bank in the world as measured by total assets of ~$2 trillion. Mizuho's 60,000 employees worldwide offer comprehensive financial services to clients in 35 countries and 800 offices throughout the Americas, EMEA and Asia. Mizuho Americas is a leading provider of corporate and investment banking services to clients in the US, Canada, and Latin America. Through its acquisition of Greenhill, Mizuho provides M&A, restructuring and private capital advisory capabilities across Americas, Europe and Asia. Mizuho Americas employs approximately 3,500 professionals, and its capabilities span corporate and investment banking, capital markets, equity and fixed income sales & trading, derivatives, FX, custody and research. Visit www.mizuhoamericas.com. Mizuho Americas offers a competitive total rewards package. We are an EEO/AA Employer - M/F/Disability/Veteran. We participate in the E-Verify program. We maintain a drug-free workplace and reserve the right to require pre- and post-hire drug testing as permitted by applicable law. #LI-MIZUHO Why Mizuho Mizuho is in growth mode as we are climbing the league tables, disrupting the status quo, and attracting top talent. Positions are available across our corporate functions, and on our corporate and investment banking, capital markets, advisory, research, sales & trading, derivatives, and financing teams. We are looking for candidates who want to contribute to our entrepreneurial culture where people at all levels are inspired to share ideas. Our creativity sets us apart, and our perseverance drives results in creating bespoke, client-focused solutions. If you are interested in advancing your career working for a firm with a growth mindset and the resources of a global financial services team, we would like to hear from you. For more information, please view our Recruiting Brochure