Solution Architect - Payment Systems and Security

Solution Architect – Payment Systems (Acquiring & Issuing), Security & Compliance, Cloud (AWS/Azure), Integration & Middleware

Job Summary
Synechron seeks a seasoned Solution Architect specializing in payment acquiring and issuing systems to lead the design and implementation of enterprise-level payment solutions. The role involves defining technical architecture, evaluating existing systems, and driving integration with third-party payment providers while ensuring security, compliance, and performance. The successful candidate will collaborate with cross-disciplinary teams and external partners to shape scalable, reliable, and secure payment platforms aligned with organizational strategies.

Software Requirements

• Required:

  • Extensive experience with payment processing systems, including acquiring and issuing platforms.

  • Strong knowledge of payment gateways, processing, and settlement, with experience in designing transaction flows.

  • Hands-on experience with API design, RESTful services, and third-party system integrations involving PCI DSS standards.

  • Familiarity with enterprise architecture frameworks and design principles.

  • Experience working with security standards and conducting risk assessments related to payment systems.

• Preferred:

  • Experience with industry-standard middleware and messaging systems such as Kafka or similar.

  • Knowledge of cloud deployment platforms, especially AWS or Azure, supporting payment processing.

  • Certifications related to payment systems, security (e.g., PCI DSS), or cloud architecture.

Overall Responsibilities

• Develop and communicate high-level architecture and detailed design for payment acquiring and issuing solutions, ensuring they meet business and regulatory requirements.

• Analyze existing systems and identify opportunities for optimization, integration, and modernization.

• Lead technical discussions with stakeholders, including product management, development teams, and external vendors, to drive solution alignment.

• Provide guidance on best practices in card payment processing, security, and system scalability.

• Define technical standards, governance frameworks, and reference architectures for payment platforms.

• Oversee the implementation of secure, scalable, and highly available payment workflows across multiple environments.

• Collaborate with security and compliance teams to embed security controls, conduct assessments, and document risk mitigation strategies.

• Foster an agile, quality-focused culture through standards, documentation, and mentorship.

Technical Skills (By Category)

• Programming & System Design:
  Required: Strong knowledge of system architecture design, API specifications, and integration patterns for payment systems.
  Preferred: Experience with microservices, event-driven architectures, and message queuing systems (Kafka, RabbitMQ).

• Databases/Data Management:
  Familiarity with relational databases like Oracle, SQL Server, or DB2, and NoSQL databases as needed for transaction data.

• Cloud Technologies:
  Proficiency in cloud deployment using AWS, Azure, or GCP, supporting secure and scalable payment infrastructure.

• Middleware & Messaging:
  Expertise with messaging systems (Kafka, MQ), API gateways, and integration middleware supporting high-throughput transaction processing.

• Security & Compliance:
  Deep understanding of PCI DSS, secure payment data handling, authentication protocols (OAuth, JWT), and data privacy standards.

• Tools & Methodologies:
  Enterprise architecture tools, SaaS-based security assessment platforms, agile and DevOps practices.

Experience Requirements

• 10+ years of experience in payment system architecture, with proven success in acquiring and issuing platforms.

• Extensive experience designing secure, scalable, and compliant payment transaction systems.

• Deep knowledge of payment processing standards, middleware, and API security protocols.

• Prior leadership in enterprise system integration, vendor management, and cross-functional team collaboration.

• Industry experience in banking, financial services, or payments preferred.

• Alternative pathways include senior roles in large-scale transaction processing or middleware platform architecture.

Day-to-Day Activities

• Create and refine architectural frameworks for payment acquiring and issuing systems.

• Lead design discussions related to transaction flows, API integrations, and security protocols.

• Collaborate with product teams, security, and compliance units to ensure robust platform design.

• Oversee and support implementation, conduct code reviews, and ensure standards adherence.

• Evaluate new technologies and vendor solutions to optimize performance and security.

• Drive operational excellence by establishing governance, standards, and best practices.

• Act as escalation point for complex design, integration, or security issues.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related fields.

• Relevant certifications such as PCI DSS, cloud architecture, or payment security certifications are preferred.

• Proven expertise in card payment systems architecture, integration, and compliance standards.

• Extensive experience supporting large-scale, secure payment transaction environments.

Professional Competencies

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills focused on system security, reliability, and scalability.

• Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills to work effectively with diverse teams.

• Leadership abilities to mentor technical teams and influence strategic decisions.

• Strategic thinking to align architecture with business goals and industry standards.

• Adaptability to evolving regulatory requirements and technology trends.

• Effective time and project management skills to deliver solutions on schedule.

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