Key Responsibilities:
• Lead and execute Accenture's go-to-market strategy for payments modernization
• Leverage modern architecture and engineering approach to design end-to-end payment solutions for commercial and retail banks, networks, payment processors, ensuring scalability, reliability, and security
• Collaborate with senior client business and technical teams (CIO, CTO, LOB leaders) to sell, define and deliver payment solutions that meet their complex needs and comply with industry standards.
• Evaluate and integrate payments APIs, and third-party service providers (eg Finacle, FIS, TSYS, Finastra, Fiserv, Volante, etc.)
• Ensure compliance with regulatory frameworks and other relevant standards.
• Optimize payment processes for cost efficiency, reduced latency, and enhanced user experience.
• Provide technical leadership during system migrations, upgrades, or integrations with new payment platforms.
• Develop documentation and maintain best practices for payment architecture and integrations.
• Lead the resolution of technical issues related to payment systems.
• Stay updated on the latest trends such as CBDC and GenAI, tools, and technologies in the payments domain.

Travel:

Travel, as required, up to 80%.

Required:
• Consulting experience (preferably 5+ years)
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
• Proven experience as a Technical Architect or similar role in payments or financial services.
• Deep understanding of payment systems, gateways, and protocols (e.g., ISO 20022, Open Banking, SWIFT CBPR+, NACHA, FedWire, and ISO 8583).
• Strong knowledge tokenization and encryption standards.
• Experience with modern architecture and engineering practices (e.g. Domain Driven Design, Event Driven Architecture).
• Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and microservices architecture.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

Preferred:
• Experience with platforms and payment orchestration layers.
• Knowledge of fraud prevention technologies and tools.
• Experience with real-time payment systems (e.g., RTP, FedNow).
• Certifications in cloud architecture or payments (e.g., AWS Solutions Architect, Certified Payments Professional).

Compensation at Accenture varies depending on a wide array of factors, which may include but are not limited to the specific office location, role, skill set, and level of experience. As required by local law, Accenture provides a reasonable range of compensation for roles that may be hired as set forth below.
We anticipate this job posting will be posted until 07/25/2026.

Accenture offers a market competitive suite of benefits including medical, dental, vision, life, and long-term disability coverage, a 401(k) plan, bonus opportunities, paid holidays, and paid time off. See more information on our benefits here:

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Role Location Annual Salary Range
California $132,500 to $338,300
Cleveland $122,700 to $270,600
Colorado $132,500 to $292,200
District of Columbia $141,100 to $311,200
Illinois $122,700 to $292,200
Maine $112,900 to $249,000
Maryland $132,500 to $292,200
Massachusetts $132,500 to $311,200
Minnesota $132,500 to $292,200
New York $122,700 to $338,300
New Jersey $141,100 to $338,300
Virginia $122,700 to $311,200
Washington $141,100 to $311,200