Accenture · 2 days ago
Payments Technical Architect - Sr Manager
Irving, TX
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$132K/yr - $302K/yr
5+ years expAccenture is seeking an experienced Payments Technical Architect to design, implement, and optimize payment solutions for clients, focusing on modernization and embedded payments. The role involves defining technical architectures, ensuring compliance, and collaborating with stakeholders to align payment systems with business goals.
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Responsibilities
Lead and execute Accenture’s go-to-market strategy for payments modernization
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 (eg 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
Qualification
Required
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)
Company
Accenture
Accenture is a professional services company that provides solutions in strategy, consulting, digital, technology and operations.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$6MKey Investors
Youth Business International
2018-10-01Grant· $6M
2001-07-27IPO
Leadership Team
Jeff Laue
CEO and Senior Managing Director of Accenture Digital Inside Sales
Aditya Tandon
Intelligent Automation Canada Lead
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