Work options: On-Site We’re looking for a highly experienced and strategic Solution Architect to lead the design and delivery of scalable, secure, and innovative payment solutions. In this senior role, you’ll shape the target state architecture for our Connex platform and spearhead transformative projects across card issuing, acquiring, switching, and merchant services. What you’ll do Define and maintain the target state architecture and roadmaps for Connex, ensuring alignment with business and technology strategies. Lead solution design across card schemes, real-time payments, eCommerce, and omni-channel digital experiences. Architect solutions using event-driven architecture, microservices, and cloud-native technologies (Azure/AWS). Integrate with major schemes and gateways (Visa, Mastercard, UnionPay, Cybersource, MPGS). Ensure compliance with industry standards (ISO 8583, ISO 20022, AS2805, EMV) and scheme certifications. Partner with business stakeholders, influence strategic decisions, and mentor junior architects. Skills and Experience required: Must have 10 years in solution architecture within payments and banking domains. Proven experience with Connex or similar switching platforms. Strong knowledge of card scheme operations, tokenization, 3D Secure, contactless payments, and digital wallets. Expertise in ISO 8583, ISO 20022, AS2805, and SWIFT messaging protocols. Hands-on experience with cloud platforms (Azure, AWS), containerization, and integration technologies (Web Services, MQ). Familiarity with Visa, Mastercard, UnionPay, and eCommerce gateways (e.g., Cybersource, MPGS). Strong stakeholder management and communication skills. Experience in solutioning across issuing and acquiring landscapes.
