pstrongDo you like to look to the future?
Expand new Open Finance horizons with us: this will be the best opportunity for you!
/strong /ppbr / /ppFabrick is looking for an outstanding strongLead Architect /strong to drive our next-generation payment ecosystem and spearhead pioneering infrastructure connecting banks with the Digital Euro framework.
/ppbr / /ppAs strongLead Architect /strong, you will serve as the technical authority and architectural compass for a mission-critical, highly challenging project in the payments domain.
You will design and champion an innovative platform enabling seamless interconnection between financial institutions and the new strongDigital Euro infrastructure /strong.
This role demands deep expertise in complex enterprise architectures, high-security transaction engineering, advanced cryptography, container orchestration (Kubernetes), and core banking integration.
You will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to define technical strategy, ensure flawless execution, and maintain zero-compromise security standards.
/ppbr / /ppstrongKey Responsibilities /strong /pullistrongArchitectural Vision Design: /strong Define and drive the enterprise architecture for innovative payment solutions, specifically interlinking core bank infrastructure with the upcoming Digital Euro ecosystem.
/lilistrongHigh-Security Infrastructure Networking: /strong Design mission-critical systems ensuring robust session security, mTLS, payload signing/verification, advanced network topologies, and cryptographic key lifecycle management utilizing Hardware Security Modules (HSM) and HashiCorp Vault.
/lilistrongCloud-Native Container Orchestration: /strong Architect resilient deployments using Kubernetes (K8s) across both on-premise environments and Managed Kubernetes as-a-Service (e.G., EKS, GKE, AKS).
/lilistrongCore Banking Integration: /strong Architect end-to-end integration patterns interfacing with core banking systems covering ledger management, peer-to-peer (P2P) payments, POS acceptance, treasury services, issuance, acquiring,



and automated KYC/AML workflows.
/lilistrongGovernance Code Excellence: /strong Establish software development standards, enforce reactive programming and virtual thread design patterns, conduct mandatory code reviews, and aggressively minimize technical debt.
/lilistrongSecurity Compliance Standard Bearer: /strong Ensure all technical architectures adhere to highest-level banking security compliance, proactively addressing vulnerability reports and maintaining top-tier security audit metrics.
/li /ulpbr / /ppstrongRequired Qualifications /strong /pullistrongProven Track Record: /strong Extensive experience (7+ years) as an Enterprise / Solution / Software Architect in complex, high-availability fintech or banking payment environments.
/lilistrongAcademic Background: /strong Degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or equivalent STEM disciplines.
/lilistrongLanguages Mobility: /strong Professional fluency in English and Italian (written and spoken).
Availability for occasional travel between company offices and client sites.
/lilistrongBackend Frameworks: /strong Java (latest LTS), Spring Boot 3.X, Reactive Programming (Project Reactor/WebFlux), Java Virtual Threads (Project Loom).
/lilistrongInfrastructure Container Orchestration: /strong Kubernetes (K8s) — both Bare-Metal / On-Premise installations and Cloud-Managed Kubernetes as-a-Service (EKS, GKE, AKS), Docker, Cloud-Native Tooling.
/lilistrongSecurity Cryptography: /strong mTLS, Payload Digital Signatures, Hardware Security Modules (HSM), Vaults, Application Security, Session Security.
/lilistrongData Messaging: /strong Distributed Transactional DBs,



NoSQL databases, High-throughput Queue/Event-driven Architectures (Kafka, RabbitMQ).
/lilistrongBanking Domain Knowledge: /strong P2P Payments, POS Acquiring, Ledgers/Balances, Treasury, Issuance, KYC.
/li /ulpbr / /ppstrongNice to have /strong /pullistrongMobile Development Experience: /strong Prior hands-on experience or solid architectural understanding of mobile application development (iOS/Android native or cross-platform frameworks like Flutter/React Native), particularly applied to mobile banking, digital wallets, or secure payment SDK integrations.
/li /ulpbr / /ppstrongPersonal Skills Leadership Competencies /strong /pulliStrong architectural leadership and authority, with the ability to mentor developers and foster technical excellence.
/liliConsultative mindset with structured problem-solving skills in high-stakes environments.
/liliHigh level of technical ownership, accuracy, and continuous commitment to minimizing risk and tech debt.
/liliExceptional stakeholder management capabilities across technical and C-level audiences.
/li /ulpbr / /ppstrongWhat we offer /strong /pulliAn easy and outgoing environment, where every opinion matters and everyone has the chance to speak up /liliFlexible work policy with plenty of remote working /liliLearning Development via an engaging platform (Udemy) and with training in person as well /liliWellness with the opportunity to join Wellhub and have access to gyms and online training /liliMental health care thanks to our partnership with Serenis, a listening window to take care of your mental wellbeing /liliContract Compensation: CCNL Credito - ABI.
Competitive salary aligned with senior architectural expertise (€****** - €******).
The salary offered may vary based on the work location and the selected candidate's skills and professional experience.
/li /ulpbr / /ppstrongWorkplace: /strong Milan or Turin plus remote working.
Availability for national and international travel is required /p

📌 Lead Architect (Payments) (Lazio)
🏢 Fabrick
📍 Lazio