Hispanic Technology Executive Council
Payments Technical Architect - Sr Manager
Hispanic Technology Executive Council, Irving, Texas, United States, 75084
Overview
We are seeking an experienced Payments Technical Architect to design, implement, and optimize payment solutions for our clients with a key focus on modernization and embedded payments. The ideal candidate will play a key role in defining technical architectures, ensuring scalability, security, and compliance, while collaborating with stakeholders to align payment systems with business goals. This person will be involved in the full client lifecycle, from providing clients with insights to proposing projects and supporting consulting end to end engagements. Responsibilities
Lead and execute Accentures 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, 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 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). 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. Qualifications
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, 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: 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). Compensation and Benefits
Compensation at Accenture varies depending on a wide array of factors, which may include but are not limited to the specific office location, role, skill set, and level of experience. As required by local law, Accenture provides a reasonable range of compensation for roles that may be hired in California, Colorado, District of Columbia, Illinois, Maryland, Minnesota, New Jersey, New York or Washington as set forth below. We accept applications on an on-going basis and there is no fixed deadline to apply. Information on benefits is here. Salary Ranges by Location
California $132,500 to $302,400 Colorado $132,500 to $261,300 District of Columbia $141,100 to $278,200 Illinois $122,700 to $261,300 Minnesota $132,500 to $261,300 Maryland $132,500 to $261,300 New York/New Jersey $122,700 to $302,400 Washington $141,100 to $278,200 Accommodation and Equal Opportunity
Requesting an Accommodation Accenture is committed to providing equal employment opportunities for persons with disabilities or religious observances, including reasonable accommodation when needed. If you are hired by Accenture and require accommodation to perform the essential functions of your role, you will be asked to participate in our reasonable accommodation process. Accommodations made to facilitate the recruiting process are not a guarantee of future or continued accommodations once hired. Equal Employment Opportunity Statement We believe that no one should be discriminated against because of their differences. All employment decisions shall be made without regard to age, race, creed, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, disability status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, citizenship status or any other basis as protected by federal, state, or local law. Our rich diversity makes us more innovative, more competitive, and more creative, which helps us better serve our clients and our communities. Other Employment Statements Applicants for employment in the US must have work authorization that does not now or in the future require sponsorship of a visa for employment authorization in the United States. Candidates who are currently employed by a client of Accenture or an affiliated Accenture business may not be eligible for consideration. Job candidates will not be obligated to disclose sealed or expunged records of conviction or arrest as part of the hiring process. The Company will not discriminate against employees or applicants who discuss or disclose their pay, subject to applicable laws. We work with one shared purpose: to deliver on the promise of technology and human ingenuity. Visit us at www.accenture.com.
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We are seeking an experienced Payments Technical Architect to design, implement, and optimize payment solutions for our clients with a key focus on modernization and embedded payments. The ideal candidate will play a key role in defining technical architectures, ensuring scalability, security, and compliance, while collaborating with stakeholders to align payment systems with business goals. This person will be involved in the full client lifecycle, from providing clients with insights to proposing projects and supporting consulting end to end engagements. Responsibilities
Lead and execute Accentures 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, 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 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). 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. Qualifications
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, 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: 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). Compensation and Benefits
Compensation at Accenture varies depending on a wide array of factors, which may include but are not limited to the specific office location, role, skill set, and level of experience. As required by local law, Accenture provides a reasonable range of compensation for roles that may be hired in California, Colorado, District of Columbia, Illinois, Maryland, Minnesota, New Jersey, New York or Washington as set forth below. We accept applications on an on-going basis and there is no fixed deadline to apply. Information on benefits is here. Salary Ranges by Location
California $132,500 to $302,400 Colorado $132,500 to $261,300 District of Columbia $141,100 to $278,200 Illinois $122,700 to $261,300 Minnesota $132,500 to $261,300 Maryland $132,500 to $261,300 New York/New Jersey $122,700 to $302,400 Washington $141,100 to $278,200 Accommodation and Equal Opportunity
Requesting an Accommodation Accenture is committed to providing equal employment opportunities for persons with disabilities or religious observances, including reasonable accommodation when needed. If you are hired by Accenture and require accommodation to perform the essential functions of your role, you will be asked to participate in our reasonable accommodation process. Accommodations made to facilitate the recruiting process are not a guarantee of future or continued accommodations once hired. Equal Employment Opportunity Statement We believe that no one should be discriminated against because of their differences. All employment decisions shall be made without regard to age, race, creed, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, disability status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, citizenship status or any other basis as protected by federal, state, or local law. Our rich diversity makes us more innovative, more competitive, and more creative, which helps us better serve our clients and our communities. Other Employment Statements Applicants for employment in the US must have work authorization that does not now or in the future require sponsorship of a visa for employment authorization in the United States. Candidates who are currently employed by a client of Accenture or an affiliated Accenture business may not be eligible for consideration. Job candidates will not be obligated to disclose sealed or expunged records of conviction or arrest as part of the hiring process. The Company will not discriminate against employees or applicants who discuss or disclose their pay, subject to applicable laws. We work with one shared purpose: to deliver on the promise of technology and human ingenuity. Visit us at www.accenture.com.
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