Payments Technical Architecture Senior Manager

Responsibilities

• Lead and execute go-to-market strategies for payments modernization.
• Design end-to-end payment solutions for commercial and retail banks, networks, and processors using modern architecture.
• Collaborate with senior client stakeholders (CIO, CTO, LOB leaders) to define and deliver complex payment solutions.
• Evaluate and integrate payments APIs and third-party service providers such as FIS, Fiserv, and Volante.
• Ensure technical solutions comply with regulatory frameworks and industry standards.
• Provide technical leadership during system migrations, upgrades, and platform integrations.
• Optimize payment processes for cost efficiency, reduced latency, and enhanced user experience.

Requirements

• 5+ years of professional consulting experience.
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
• Proven experience as a Technical Architect within the payments or financial services industry.
• Deep understanding of payment systems, gateways, and protocols (e.g., ISO 20022, SWIFT CBPR+, NACHA, FedWire, and ISO 8583).
• Strong knowledge of modern architecture practices, including Domain Driven Design and Event Driven Architecture.
• Hands-on experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP) and microservices architecture.
• Proficiency in tokenization and encryption standards.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with payment orchestration layers and various platform integrations.
• Knowledge of fraud prevention technologies and tools.
• Experience with real-time payment systems such as RTP or FedNow.
• Professional certifications in cloud architecture (e.g., AWS Solutions Architect) or payments.

About the Company

Accenture is a leading global professional services company that helps the world’s leading businesses, governments, and other organizations build their digital core, optimize their operations, and accelerate revenue growth. With approximately 799,000 people serving clients in more than 120 countries, we combine technology leadership in cloud, data, and AI with unmatched industry expertise to create tangible value at scale.