Payments Architect

Synechron Inc•Coral Springs, FL

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About The Position

We are seeking a highly experienced Payments Architect with deep expertise in the issuing domain to lead large-scale technology modernization and transformation initiatives. The ideal candidate will combine strong technical architecture capabilities with a solid understanding of payment processing, digital platforms, and cloud-native systems.

Requirements

15+ years of experience in software architecture, solution design, and technology delivery.
Strong domain expertise in Payments, particularly Card Issuing (Credit, Debit, Prepaid).
Proven experience leading large-scale technology modernization or transformation programs.
Proficiency in Java, Spring Boot, and Microservices architecture.
Hands-on experience with Cloud Platforms (AWS or Azure).
Familiarity with API design, event-driven architecture, and DevOps practices.
Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and leadership skills.

Nice To Haves

Experience with payment gateways, tokenization, ISO 8583/ISO 20022 messaging standards.
Exposure to real-time payments, digital wallets, or open banking environments.
Prior experience in a global bank, fintech, or payment processor environment.

Responsibilities

Define and drive end-to-end architecture for payment solutions within the issuing domain.
Lead modernization and transformation programs focusing on scalability, performance, and resiliency.
Collaborate with business stakeholders, product managers, and engineering teams to align technology solutions with business objectives.
Design microservices-based architectures leveraging Java and modern integration patterns.
Architect and oversee solutions on cloud platforms (AWS or Azure), ensuring best practices in security, performance, and cost optimization.
Evaluate emerging technologies and frameworks to enhance the payments ecosystem.
Provide technical leadership, mentoring, and guidance to engineering teams.

Benefits

A highly competitive compensation and benefits package.
A multinational organization with 58 offices in 21 countries and the possibility to work abroad.
10 days of paid annual leave (plus sick leave and national holidays).
Maternity & paternity leave plans.
A comprehensive insurance plan including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and long-/short-term disability (plans vary by region).
Retirement savings plans.
A higher education certification policy.
Commuter benefits (varies by region).
Extensive training opportunities, focused on skills, substantive knowledge, and personal development.
On-demand Udemy for Business for all Synechron employees with free access to more than 5000 curated courses.
Coaching opportunities with experienced colleagues from our Financial Innovation Labs (FinLabs) and Center of Excellences (CoE) groups.
Cutting edge projects at the world's leading tier-one banks, financial institutions and insurance firms.
A flat and approachable organization.
A truly diverse, fun-loving, and global work culture.