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Payment Solution Architect

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MastarRec is a specialist recruitment and staffing agency supporting high-growth and technology-driven industries across the United Kingdom, the United States, and global markets. We partner with organizations to deliver tailored staffing solutions focused on quality, integrity, and long-term value for both clients and candidates.​


Job Description

One of our prestigious clients is seeking a highly skilled Payment Solution Architect to lead the design and implementation of scalable, secure, and future-ready payment systems for a fast-growing FinTech company.

This role will work closely with engineering, compliance, and product teams to architect end-to-end payment solutions, including card processing, digital wallets, real-time payments, and cross-border transactions.

The ideal candidate has hands-on experience designing enterprise-grade payment infrastructures and integrating open banking, APIs, and third-party payment providers.

Job Responsibilities

  • Design and oversee architecture of digital payment solutions and platforms
  • Integrate real-time payment rails (Faster Payments, SEPA, SWIFT, ACH)
  • Collaborate with product and development teams to deliver API-based payment services
  • Ensure compliance with PCI DSS, PSD2, AML, and other regulations
  • Develop solution blueprints, data flow diagrams, and integration frameworks
  • Select and manage third-party payment providers (e.g., Stripe, Adyen, Worldpay)
  • Drive scalability, availability, and security in all payment solution designs
  • Troubleshoot and resolve architecture-related challenges across systems
  • Stay current with emerging trends in FinTech, blockchain, and digital finance


Requirements

Required Skills

  • Deep knowledge of digital payment ecosystems, architectures, and technologies
  • Expertise in payment gateway integration, tokenisation, and fraud detection systems
  • Strong understanding of ISO 20022, EMV, NFC, and 3D Secure protocols
  • Familiarity with cloud-native architecture (AWS, GCP, or Azure)
  • Ability to document and present technical concepts to stakeholders clearly

Desired Skills

  • Experience with real-time payment systems and blockchain-based solutions
  • Hands-on coding experience with Java, Python, or Node.js
  • TOGAF or AWS Solution Architect certification preferred
  • Knowledge of financial data orchestration and embedded finance architectures


Benefits

Job Benefits

  • Competitive salary + bonus
  • Private healthcare + dental cover
  • Hybrid or fully remote work model
  • Generous learning & development budget
  • International FinTech conference access


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