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# Solutions Architect Lead - Payments in United

- **Company:** Energy Jobline
- **Location:** United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $170,000.0 - $200,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Payment Service Provider, PCI Data Security Standards, Data Streaming, Tokenization, Computer Network Operations, Stripe, Api Design, Webhooks, Microservices
- **Published:** October 2, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.energyjobline.com/job/solutions-architect-lead-payments-united-31818382

## About the Role

Overview We're seeking an experienced payments expert to bridge the gap between business requirements and technical implementation in client engagements. This role combines deep payment service provider (PSP) knowledge - with particular depth in Stripe Connect - and technical acumen to drive successful payment integration projects. You will help clients navigate complex payment ecosystems, define integration requirements, and deliver seamless solutions that drive business growth., * Proven ability to create clear product requirements and technical documentation
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 * Strong communication skills with ability to explain technical concepts to varied audiences
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 * Excellent problem-solving and analytical capabilities
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 * Comfortable with lightweight technical validation (e.g., reviewing API documentation, testing flows)
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## Description

* Evaluate client payment needs and recommend optimal PSP solutions using best-in-class, API-driven providers (Stripe, Square, Adyen, others)
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 * 7-10+ years in payments, fintech, or software consulting, with a focus on payment service providers
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 * Hands-on experience with major payment platforms, particularly deep, hands-on expertise with Stripe Connect (Custom/Express/Standard accounts, destination charges, application fees, multi-party fund flows), plus working experience with Square and Adyen
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 * Deep understanding of payment ecosystem including acquirer relationships, payment facilitation, and card network operations
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 * Proficiency with PSP APIs, webhooks, and integration patterns, with particular fluency in the Stripe Connect API surface (Accounts, Transfers, Payouts, Application Fees)
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 * Understanding of technical architecture concepts (APIs, microservices, data flows)
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 * Familiarity with payment compliance requirements (PCI-DSS, PSD2, etc.)
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 * Strong grasp of regulatory considerations including PCI compliance, KYC/KYB requirements, and handling tokenized payments
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 * Experience leading complex technical implementations with enterprise clients in regulated industries
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 * Ability to translate complex payment concepts for both technical and business stakeholders
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