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With a global team of over 4,000 highly skilled developers, consultants, analysts and product owners, we engineer technology that redefines industries and shapes the way people live.\nAbout the role:\nAs a Technical Solution Architect, become a part of a cross-functional development team engineering experiences of tomorrow.\nOur client is a leading global payments platform that connects businesses and consumers across 260 payment types in over 40 countries. With over 20 years of experience and an annual transaction volume exceeding $150 billion, it is a powerhouse in digital wallets, eCash solutions, and merchant acquiring.\nIn 2026, our client is undergoing a massive AI transformation. 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With us, you’ll work with cutting-edge technologies, contribute to impactful projects, and be part of a One Team culture that values collaboration and progress.\nSince expanding to Bulgaria in 2022, we’ve been building a fast-growing team that thrives on learning, collaboration, and innovation. Join us on this exciting journey and help shape the future of our delivery center.\nExplore, empower, engineer with Ciklum!\nInterested already? We would love to get to know you! Submit your application. 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