Payments Technical Architecture Senior Manager

About the role

The Payments Technical Architecture Senior Manager will lead the development of Accenture’s go-to-market strategy for payments modernization. This role involves designing, implementing, and optimizing payment solutions for commercial and retail banks, networks, payment processors, ensuring scalability, reliability, and security. The role also includes collaborating with senior client business and technical teams to sell, define, and deliver payment solutions that meet their complex needs and comply with industry standards.

Responsibilities

• Leverage modern architecture and engineering approach to design end-to-end payment solutions for commercial and retail banks, networks, payment processors, ensuring scalability, reliability, and security
• Collaborate with senior client business and technical teams (CIO, CTO, LOB leaders) to sell, define and deliver payment solutions that meet their complex needs and comply with industry standards
• Evaluate and integrate payments APIs, and third-party service providers (e.g. Finacle, FIS, TSYS, Finastra, Fiserv, Volante, etc.)
• Ensure compliance with regulatory frameworks and other relevant standards
• Optimize payment processes for cost efficiency, reduced latency, and enhanced user experience
• Provide technical leadership during system migrations, upgrades, or integrations with new payment platforms
• Develop documentation and maintain best practices for payment architecture and integrations
• Lead the resolution of technical issues related to payment systems
• Stay updated on the latest trends such as CBDC and GenAI, tools, and technologies in the payments domain

Requirements

• Consulting experience (preferably 5+ years)
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field
• Proven experience as a Technical Architect or similar role in payments or financial services
• Deep understanding of payment systems, gateways, and protocols (e.g., ISO 20022, Open Banking, SWIFT CBPR+, NACHA, FedWire, and ISO 8583)
• Strong knowledge tokenization and encryption standards
• Experience with modern architecture and engineering practices (e.g. Domain Driven Design, Event Driven Architecture)
• Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and microservices architecture
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills

Preferred

• Experience with platforms and payment orchestration layers
• Knowledge of fraud prevention technologies and tools
• Experience with real-time payment systems (e.g., RTP, FedNow)
• Certifications in cloud architecture or payments (e.g., AWS Solutions Architect, Certified Payments Professional)

Benefits

Accenture offers a comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, retirement plans, and paid time off. The company also provides opportunities for professional development and skill enhancement through training and certification programs.

Pay

Compensation is competitive and commensurate with experience. Details on pay ranges can be provided upon request.

Schedule

Full-time position with the possibility of remote work. Travel requirements may vary based on project needs.