Payments Architect

The Payments Architect will oversee the migration from MT to MX messaging formats, ensuring seamless integration and minimal disruption to payment operations. Key responsibilities include managing the transition from MT to MX messaging formats in payment operations, developing and implementing robust payment architecture strategies that align with MX messaging standards, and collaborating with IT and business teams to integrate MX messaging into existing systems ensuring compatibility and efficiency. The role involves ensuring compliance with SWIFT standards and regulatory requirements, providing technical guidance to development teams, optimizing payment processing systems for enhanced performance, and creating comprehensive documentation and conducting training for stakeholders on the new MX messaging standards and processes. Additionally, the Payments Architect will engage with internal and external stakeholders to communicate progress, challenges, and solutions during the transition, demonstrating a commitment to project success.

Competencies Required include:

• Transition of MT to MX
• Agile and Cloud methodologies
• DevOps practices
• Strong presentation and communication skills

Skills Required include:

• Hands-on experience with modern payment technologies, architecture frameworks, and integration platforms.
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical capabilities for troubleshooting complex issues.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, capable of conveying technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
• Working knowledge in defining API Specifications for REST or Web Services.
• Familiarity with API & Interface governance, design standards, and principles.
• Knowledge of Cloud Deployments (AWS, Azure) with professional certification being advantageous.
• Understanding of hardware sizing and the ability to define application architecture that is highly available and scalable.
• Banking domain knowledge, with an understanding of current opportunities and challenges in the Financial Services industry.