Senior Solution Architect (Payment Domain)

Job Summary

Synechron is seeking a highly experienced Senior Solution Architect to lead the design and development of scalable, secure, and high-performance payment systems. This strategic role involves defining technical roadmaps, guiding development teams, and ensuring adoption of best practices across complex payment processing solutions. You will work across multiple teams and technologies to deliver innovative payment solutions aligned with industry standards, regulatory requirements, and client needs, supporting our organization’s commitment to driving digital transformation and operational excellence.

Software Requirements

Required Skills:

• Extensive hands-on expertise in Node.js and TypeScript for building scalable backend solutions
• Strong knowledge and application of Domain-Driven Design (DDD) principles in modeling payment business domains
• Practical experience with microservices architecture, including designing, deploying, and maintaining microservices based on cloud or on-premise platforms
• Familiarity with Spring Boot and Java to facilitate cross-technology integrations and collaboration
• Deep understanding of RESTful API design, messaging queues, and integration with third-party payment gateways
• Knowledge of containerization (Docker, Kubernetes) and cloud deployment practices
• Strong grasp of payment domain processes including settlement, fraud prevention, and compliance (e.g., PCI DSS)

Preferred Skills:

• Experience with DevOps practices and CI/CD pipelines
• Awareness of industry trends such as Open Banking, PSD2, and emerging payment technologies
• Familiarity with security best practices specific to payment solutions and data privacy

Overall Responsibilities

• Lead the design and development of scalable, reliable, and maintainable payment solutions utilizing Node.js, TypeScript, and microservices architecture
• Apply Domain-Driven Design to model complex payment workflows and business logic effectively
• Collaborate with product managers, enterprise architects, and cross-functional teams to develop detailed technical roadmaps and deliverables
• Mentor development teams, providing technical guidance and ensuring adherence to best practices, security standards, and high code quality
• Drive code reviews, performance improvements, and security enhancements across payment applications
• Lead efforts on integration of third-party payment gateways and enhance system customization capabilities
• Stay updated on industry advancements and innovations in the payment domain, promoting continuous improvement
• Contribute to defining system architecture, technical standards, and process improvements aligned with business goals
• Document solution designs, architecture decisions, and technical specifications to support operational excellence and compliance

Technical Skills (By Category)

• Programming Languages:

  • Essential: Node.js, TypeScript
  • Preferred: Java, JavaScript, other programming languages supporting microservices

• Databases & Data Management:

  • Essential: Relational databases such as MySQL, Oracle, or SQL Server
  • Preferred: NoSQL databases and data storage optimization techniques

• Frameworks & Libraries:

  • Essential: Spring Boot, microservices frameworks, communication protocols (REST, gRPC)
  • Preferred: Payment-related SDKs, API gateways, security libraries (OAuth2, JWT)

• Development & Deployment Tools:

  • Essential: Docker, Kubernetes, Git, CI/CD pipelines (Jenkins or equivalent)
  • Preferred: Cloud platform tools (AWS, Azure, GCP) and Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, CloudFormation)

• Security & Compliance:

  • Deep understanding of PCI DSS and secure payment processing standards
  • Data encryption, secure API design, role-based access controls

Experience Requirements

• Minimum of 8+ years in software development and solution architecture, with significant experience in payment systems
• Proven experience leading end-to-end payment solution design and development in enterprise or financial service environments
• Demonstrated expertise in Domain-Driven Design and microservices architecture
• Extensive experience with Node.js and TypeScript in production environments
• Strong understanding of payment industry standards, security, and regulatory compliance
• Experience leading technical teams and managing complex projects in Agile environments
• Industry experience in banking, payments, or fintech fields is highly desirable

Day-to-Day Activities

• Define system architecture and technical design for payment processing solutions
• Lead development efforts, coding, reviewing, and guiding team members on best practices
• Collaborate with product managers and business stakeholders to understand requirements and translate them into scalable technical solutions
• Oversee integration with third-party APIs, payment gateways, and external systems
• Conduct architecture reviews, technical assessments, and code quality audits
• Promote innovative approaches and continuous improvement initiatives
• Document system architecture, standards, and technical decisions
• Engage in technical discussions, mentor team members, and support operational stability

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field
• Relevant certifications (e.g., AWS Solution Architect, Certified Payment Security Professional) are advantageous
• Proven successful delivery of complex payment systems or financial applications

Professional Competencies

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills in designing scalable solutions
• Leadership abilities to mentor teams and influence technical standards
• Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and ability to articulate technical concepts effectively
• Adaptability to evolving industry standards and emerging technologies
• Strategic thinking combined with practical implementation skills
• Focused on quality, security, and compliance considerations in technology delivery

S​YNECHRON’S DIVERSITY & INCLUSION STATEMENT
 

Diversity & Inclusion are fundamental to our culture, and Synechron is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. Our Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) initiative ‘Same Difference’ is committed to fostering an inclusive culture – promoting equality, diversity and an environment that is respectful to all. We strongly believe that a diverse workforce helps build stronger, successful businesses as a global company. We encourage applicants from across diverse backgrounds, race, ethnicities, religion, age, marital status, gender, sexual orientations, or disabilities to apply. We empower our global workforce by offering flexible workplace arrangements, mentoring, internal mobility, learning and development programs, and more.

All employment decisions at Synechron are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to the applicant’s gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, ethnicity, disabled or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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