Technical Solutions Analyst (FinTech, Open Banking,BaaS)

About Aqovia: At the Intersection of Innovation and Impact, introducing Aqovia . Aqovia 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 Aqovia to stay at the cutting edge, delivering transformative solutions and creating significant impact. For our clients and strategic partners, Job Description: Aqovia 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 Aqovia 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! Equal Opportunity Employer At Aqovia, we believe in the strength of diversity. We strive to reflect the varied markets we serve and foster an inclusive culture where everyone feels welcome, valued, and empowered to be their authentic selves. As an equal opportunity employer, we are committed to embracing all forms of diversity across our organisation.