Enterprise Payments Domain Architect

SUMMARY:
A well-established business is seeking 12 month contract Enterprise Payments Domain Architect
The payments architect is responsible for the design, development, delivery and ongoing maintenance of an enterprise payments architecture and related execution roadmap, assuring its continued alignment to the overarching objectives of the business

POSITION INFO:
SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS:

• BSc Computer Science or BComm Information Systems / Informatics or a similarly relevant Information Technology degree from a recognized university
• Relevant payments software and platform certifications
• Architecture practice and modelling-related certifications e.g., TOGAF, Bredemeyer, Zachmann, UML, eTOM, SOA.
• Architecture tooling certifications & experience e.g., Sparx, Casewise, ARIS, iServer.
• Supporting technology or business domain certifications

• 8+ years’ experience as an architecture practitioner
• 5+ years’ experience in payments-specific architecture and solution design
• 5+ years’ experience in leading/managing architecture and/or payments implementation teams
• 3+ years’ experience in implementing large, mid-size and small payments solutions/projects
• Deep domain knowledge of payments and cloud systems/platforms & implementations, and hands-on experience working on related technologies with customers in those markets
• Understanding of emerging payment trends and partner ecosystems e.g. Payment Hubs, Micro payments, Open
• API payment facilities, Cashless transacting, NFC and VAS retail payments & other
• Experience with different payments platforms and providers such as M-Pesa, MTN, Pagatech IBM, PAYU, PayGate, Worlonline or other
• Detailed experience and successful track record in establishing payments capabilities, defining and driving the adoption of payments architectures e.g. Instruction Management, Transaction Handling & Pre-Processing, Clearing & Settlements, Cross-Border payment, Transaction Switching, Payment Authorizations, Payment Scheduling, Low Care/High Care Payment Processing, Fraud & Risk Management, Payment Reconciliation & Balancing, Mandates & Compliance, Currency Exchange, Access Mechanisms (e.g. Card)
• Knowledge and practical application of common payments architectures, including integration into upstream and downstream core systems e.g., Product Catalogue, Pricing & Quoting, Billing, Payment Gateway, Credit & Risk Management
• Knowledge and practical application of common payments standards and related industry compliance e.g., Swift, ISO 20022, Cross-border payments, FICA, AML, GDPR, POPI, Twin Peaks, PCI Business process optimization skills related to payments-specific processes and the value chain, including Payment Origination, Payment Preparation, Payment Processing, Clearing & Settlements, Reporting, Billing and Reconciliation
• Strong understanding of software design and DevOps concepts

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