Payment Solution Architect

Payment Solution Architect | Microservices, Cloud, Security & Regulatory Compliance

Job Summary
Synechron is seeking an experienced Payment Solution Architect to lead the design and implementation of large-scale, secure, and scalable payment systems supporting enterprise operations. This role requires deep domain expertise in payments and financial messaging standards, along with advanced technical skills in cloud-native architectures and microservices. The Architect will collaborate with cross-functional teams, operations, risk, and finance stakeholders to develop bold, innovative payment solutions aligned with strategic business objectives and industry standards.

Software Requirements

Required Software Proficiency:

• .NET 8 (C#) — extensive experience in developing enterprise applications supporting banking and payment processing systems

• SQL Server — deep knowledge of relational database design, query optimization, and data management support

• Cloud-native technologies: Docker, Kubernetes — strong experience in containerization and orchestration supporting scalable deployment (AWS, Azure)

• Messaging and Integration Platforms: Kafka, MuleSoft CloudHub — advanced knowledge supporting event-driven and integrated payment systems

• Monitoring & Observability: Datadog, Power BI — skills in performance monitoring, reporting, and dashboard creation supporting operational oversight

Preferred Software Skills:

• Cloud platforms: AWS and Azure — supporting cloud-native deployment, security, and compliance (preferred support)

• Identity and security standards: JWT, OAuth2 — for secure API and service access control

• DevOps automation tools supporting CI/CD pipelines (e.g., Jenkins, GitLab, Azure DevOps) supported with IaC practices supporting compliance and auditability

Overall Responsibilities

• Lead the architecture and development of scalable, secure, and resilient payment systems supporting enterprise workflows, including FX, settlement, and transaction processing

• Design and implement a domain-driven, microservices-based architecture supporting high-volume, low-latency payment operations

• Collaborate with business units, risk, and operations stakeholders to translate complex business needs into robust technical solutions

• Define and oversee architecture standards supporting scalability, security, interoperability, and compliance with industry norms (PCI DSS, GDPR)

• Implement event sourcing, saga patterns, BFF, and API versioning supporting payment lifecycle and transaction integrity

• Lead efforts to migrate legacy systems to modern architectures, supporting cloud deployment and infrastructure as code practices

• Develop comprehensive technical documentation, including architecture diagrams, process flows, and governance frameworks

• Direct the deployment, monitoring, and ongoing optimization of payment solutions supporting operational availability and transaction integrity

• Drive continuous innovation by evaluating emerging technologies and developing proof of concepts supporting organizational goals

Technical Skills (By Category)

• Programming Languages & Frameworks (Essential):

  • C# (.NET 8), Java, or similar supporting scalable backend microservices

  • Event-driven architecture patterns: Kafka, RabbitMQ (preferred) supporting messaging in real-time payment processing

• Databases & Data Management:

  • SQL Server, Oracle supporting core transaction processing, data validation, reconciliation, and ledger management

  • Knowledge of schema design supporting high throughput, concurrency, and data security

• Cloud & Infrastructure:

  • AWS and Azure supporting cloud-native deployment, security, and compliance (preferred)

  • IaC: Terraform, CloudFormation supporting environment automation and reproducibility

• Frameworks & Libraries:

  • Microservices frameworks supporting event sourcing, saga, and domain-driven design

• Tools & Platforms:

  • Jenkins, GitLab, Azure DevOps supporting CI/CD pipelines and automation

  • Monitoring: Datadog, Grafana supporting real-time performance and security monitoring

• Security & Governance:

  • Implement authentication/authorization protocols (JWT, OAuth2) supporting secure API access and compliance

Experience Requirements

• 15 to 18 years in enterprise payment systems architecture or large-scale financial systems supporting FX, settlement, and transaction workflows

• Proven experience leading architecture and development in payment or banking environments, supporting high-volume, secure APIs and message flows

• Extensive knowledge of scheme standards (Visa, Mastercard), transaction automation, and security compliance (PCI DSS, GDPR)

• Experience supporting or designing cloud-native, microservices-based payment ecosystems in regulated environments

• Demonstrated leadership in deploying complex systems supporting compliance, scalability, and operational resilience

Day-to-Day Activities

• Lead the architecture design, system integration, and deployment of scalable payment solutions supporting the entire transaction lifecycle

• Collaborate with product teams, operations, security, and compliance to ensure platform stability and security

• Develop and enforce architecture standards, security controls, API specifications, and best practices

• Support migration of legacy systems to modern, cloud-supported architectures

• Conduct performance tuning, incident analysis, and security audits supporting operational reliability

• Create and maintain architecture documents, security policies, and operational procedures supporting audit readiness

• Mentor technical teams, guide best practices, and foster a culture of continuous improvement in system design and implementation

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a relevant technical discipline

• 15 to 18 years supporting enterprise payment systems, transaction processing, or banking solutions supporting high security and compliance standards

• Certifications highly desired: PCI DSS, AWS Certified Solutions Architect, Azure Solutions Architect, or equivalent

• Proven experience in supporting or leading large-scale, secure, compliant, multi-region payment solutions supporting high transaction volumes

Professional Competencies

• Analytical and troubleshooting skills supporting complex transaction flows and system security

• Leadership in guiding team architecture, enforcing best practices, and driving technical excellence

• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills supporting delivery and compliance reporting

• Adaptive mindset supporting evolving security, compliance, and technological standards

• Strategic thinking to support secure, scalable, and future-ready payment ecosystems

• Organization and time management skills to manage multi-phase project delivery in complex environments

S​YNECHRON’S DIVERSITY & INCLUSION STATEMENT

Diversity & Inclusion are fundamental to our culture, and Synechron is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. Our Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) initiative ‘Same Difference’ is committed to fostering an inclusive culture – promoting equality, diversity and an environment that is respectful to all. We strongly believe that a diverse workforce helps build stronger, successful businesses as a global company. We encourage applicants from across diverse backgrounds, race, ethnicities, religion, age, marital status, gender, sexual orientations, or disabilities to apply. We empower our global workforce by offering flexible workplace arrangements, mentoring, internal mobility, learning and development programs, and more.

All employment decisions at Synechron are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to the applicant’s gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, ethnicity, disabled or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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Experience Level

Senior Level