Full Job Description
Payment Solution Architect
Responsibilities
Design scalable architectures for traditional and digital payment platforms
Define integration solutions for AI/ML, analytics, automation, and digital assets
Translate business requirements into technical designs and implementation roadmaps
Ensure security, compliance, performance, and scalability, including PCI DSS requirements
Collaborate with engineering, product, security, Mobile, Web, and Data teams
Support pre-sales activities, RFPs, client workshops, and architecture reviews
Evaluate emerging payment, AI, blockchain, and digital asset technologies
Requirements
7+ years of software development experience (Java/.NET) and 3+ years in Solution Architecture
Strong experience in digital solution architecture
Experience with payment gateways, acquiring, issuing, or card processing
Expertise in APIs, microservices, event-driven architecture, and system integration
Hands-on experience with AI/ML adoption across the SDLC in payment or fintech projects
Knowledge of payment security, PCI DSS, card schemes, and ISO 8583/ISO 20022
Experience with cloud platforms (AWS/Azure/GCP) and DevOps practices
Pre-sales, RFP, and client consulting experience
Strong communication, consulting, and cross-functional collaboration skills
Fluent English (B2 level or higher)
Nice to have
Experience with GenAI, MLOps, or intelligent automation
Understanding of blockchain, crypto, and digital asset technologies
Knowledge of HSM, cryptography, and key management
Experience integrating digital assets with traditional banking systems