REQ: Solution Architect (Payments & Cards) in New York, New York.(Onsite Position)

Payments Transformation: Design, plan, and execute the modernization of monolithic payment platforms into microservices and event-driven architectures. Data Migration & Modernization: Lead complex data migration initiatives, transitioning data from legacy monolithic systems to modern, cloud-native storage and processing architectures while ensuring data integrity and minimal downtime. Tokenization & Security: Architect robust, PCI DSS v4.0 compliant tokenization strategies to replace sensitive Cardholder Data (CHD) and enable tokenized payment models across all channels. Integration & Orchestration: Design payment orchestration layers that support cards, Tokenization, Issuance, Acquiring and overall cards workflow Architectural Governance: Establish architectural blueprints, guidelines, and reference architectures for authorization, clearing, settlement, and reconciliation flows.

We are seeking an experienced Solution Architect (15+ years) to lead the modernization of monolithic payment platforms into modern, event-driven microservices architectures. You will leverage Client proven industry expertise to design resilient, secure, and scalable payment ecosystems that enhance speed-to-market and operational efficiency., Experience: 15+ years in enterprise architecture, platform engineering, or solutions architecture within the banking, fintech, or payments domain. Modernization Expertise: Proven track record of managing complex modernization projects, specifically executing data migration strategies from legacy environments to modern platforms. Core Expertise: Deep, hands-on experience in payment tokenization standards, encryption, HSM/KMS secrets management, and zero-trust security. Technical Proficiency: Extensive experience with REST API/SOAP implementations, Java, Python, SQL, and Springboot. Methodology: Proven ability to work within Agile frameworks (SAFe) using tools such as Jira, Rally, and Clarity.