Technical Architect - Sr Manager

Position Overview

Payments Technical Architect - Sr Manager
We are seeking an experienced Payments Technical Architect to design, implement, and optimize payment solutions with a key focus on modernization and embedded payments. You will play a pivotal role in defining technical architectures, ensuring scalability, security, and compliance while collaborating with key stakeholders. Enjoy full lifecycle engagement by providing insights, proposing projects, and supporting consulting engagements from start to finish.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and execute Accenture’s go-to-market strategy for payments modernization.
• Leverage modern architecture and engineering approaches to design end-to-end payment solutions for commercial and retail banks, networks, and 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 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 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, GenAI, and other cutting-edge tools and technologies in the payments domain.

Required Qualifications

• Consulting experience (preferably 5+ years) with a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
• Proven experience as a Technical Architect or in a similar role within payments or financial services.
• Deep understanding of payment systems, gateways, and protocols (e.g., ISO 20022, Open Banking, SWIFT CBPR+, NACHA, Fed Wire, ISO 8583).
• Strong knowledge of 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 Qualifications

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

Benefits & Perks

• Compensation: California $132,500 to $302,400
• Compensation: Cleveland $122,700 to $241,900
• Compensation: Colorado $132,500 to $261,300
• Compensation: District of Columbia $141,100 to $278,200
• Compensation: Illinois $122,700 to $261,300
• Compensation: Maryland $132,500 to $261,300
• Compensation: Massachusetts $132,500 to $278,200
• Compensation: Minnesota $132,500 to $261,300
• Compensation: New York/New Jersey $122,700 to $302,400
• Compensation: Washington $141,100 to $278,200
• Benefits: Additional benefits information available upon request.