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Payments Architect

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

Description:

• 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.
• Experience with solutioning in a cloud environment (specifically AWS)
• 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:

• 5+ years experience in large scale solution architecture.
• 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 public and private cloud technology

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