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Payments Architect (Closed)

SkillStorm is seeking a Payments Architect for our client in Charlotte, North Carolina or Jacksonville, Florida or Addison, Texas. Candidates must be able to work on SkillStorm's W2; not a C2C position. EOE, including disability/vets.

Position Summary:

  • Provide the Consumer and Small Business solutions architecture team with proven innovative solutions within the Payment and Merchant Technology space. Deliver Omni-channel solutions within across traditional payment networks and trending payment networks including virtual wallets and merchant services. Participates in design and creation of architecture deliverables to meet business requirements; including impacted components, integration patterns, and performance optimization, and infrastructure capacity. Determine the technical and operational feasibility of solutions. May lead multiple projects with competing deadlines. Serves as a fully seasoned/proficient technical resource; provides tech knowledge and capabilities as team member and individual contributor. Will not have direct reports but will influence and direct activities of a team related to special initiatives or operations, as well as mentor newer Architects.

Required Skills:

  • 2- 5+ years financial services industry experience.
  • 2+ years Digital & Physical payment implementation experience.
  • 2+ years proven experience in solutioning innovative and newer trends in payments / financial networks - specific examples required.
  • Payment Processing, Merchant Acquirer and Merchant Services experience.
  • Effective communication skills & strong attention to detail.
  • Self starter & Independent thinker
  • Research, develop and document technical design solutions.
  • Maintain a comprehensive library of technical terminology and documentation.
  • Strong use of visuals skills, ability to convene points with graphics and illustrations.

Desired Skills:

  • 2+ years previous Client experience.
  • 5+ years experience in large scale solution architecture.
  • Bachelors in Computer Science or equivalent.
  • Knowledge of HSMs and security models.
  • Knowledge of network integration with 3rd party networks including Zelle, ACH, ATM, RTP, and Card Networks.
  • Proven experience working in an application programming position.
  • Ability to write in explanatory and procedural styles for multiple audiences.
  • Ability to simplify complex information.
  • Working in large organizations and understanding of the culture that large organizations bring.
  • Familiarity with stablecoin/bitcoin, blockchain technology
  • Familiarity with public and private cloud technology

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