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Knowledgent · 2 months ago

Payments Technical Architect - Sr Manager

positionAlbany, New York Metropolitan Area
timeFull-time
remoteOnsite
senioritySenior Level
money$132K/yr - $302K/yr
date5+ years exp

Knowledgent is seeking an experienced Payments Technical Architect to design, implement, and optimize payment solutions for their clients. The role focuses on defining technical architectures, ensuring scalability, security, and compliance, while collaborating with stakeholders to align payment systems with business goals.

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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

Qualification

Payments Technical ArchitectPayment systems knowledgeCloud platforms AWSCloud platforms AzureCloud platforms GCPMicroservices architectureTokenizationEncryptionModern architecture practicesConsulting experienceStakeholder managementFraud prevention knowledgeReal-time payment systemsCertifications in cloud architectureCommunication skills

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)

Company

Knowledgent

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We maximize the value of information to empower our clients to make informed strategic decisions.
dateFounded in 2010
location
New York, New York, USA
people-size201-500 employees
web-link
http://www.knowledgent.com

Funding

Current Stage
Growth Stage
Total Funding
unknown
2018-12-20Acquired

Leadership Team

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Joe Morrison
Enterprise Strategy and Architecture Solution Partner
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Shamim (Sam) Habib Wani
Partner Big Data Architecture & Engineering Practice at Knowledgent
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