Payments Technical Architect - Sr Manager

We are seeking an experienced Payments Technical Architect to design, implement, and optimize payment solutions for our clients with a key focus on modernization and embedded payments. The ideal candidate will play a key role in defining technical architectures, ensuring scalability, security, and compliance, while collaborating with stakeholders to align payment systems with business goals. This person will be involved in (and enjoy) the full client lifecycle, from providing clients with insights, to proposing projects and supporting consulting end to end engagements. Key Responsibilities: u2022 Lead and execute Accentureu2019s go-to-market strategy for payments modernization u2022 Leverage modern architecture and engineering approach to design end-to-end payment solutions for commercial and retail banks, networks, payment processors, ensuring scalability, reliability, and security u2022 Collaborate with senior client business and technical teams (CIO, CTO, LOB leaders) to sell, define and deliver payment solutions that meet their complex needs and comply with industry standards. u2022 Evaluate and integrate payments APIs, and third-party service providers (eg Finacle, FIS, TSYS, Finastra, Fiserv, Volante, etc.) u2022 Ensure compliance with regulatory frameworks and other relevant standards. u2022 Optimize payment processes for cost efficiency, reduced latency, and enhanced user experience. u2022 Provide technical leadership during system migrations, upgrades, or integrations with new payment platforms. u2022 Develop documentation and maintain best practices for payment architecture and integrations. u2022 Lead the resolution of technical issues related to payment systems. u2022 Stay updated on the latest trends such as CBDC and GenAI, tools, and technologies in the payments domain. Required: u2022 Consulting experience (preferably 5+ years) - Bacheloru2019s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field. u2022 Proven experience as a Technical Architect or similar role in payments or financial services. u2022 Deep understanding of payment systems, gateways, and protocols (e.g., ISO 20022, Open Banking, SWIFT CBPR+, NACHA, FedWire, and ISO 8583). u2022 Strong knowledge tokenization and encryption standards. u2022 Experience with modern architecture and engineering practices (e.g. Domain Driven Design, Event Driven Architecture). u2022 Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and microservices architecture. u2022 Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills. Preferred: u2022 Experience with platforms and payment orchestration layers. u2022 Knowledge of fraud prevention technologies and tools. u2022 Experience with real-time payment systems (e.g., RTP, FedNow). u2022 Certifications in cloud architecture or payments (e.g., AWS Solutions Architect, Certified Payments Professional). Compensation at Accenture varies depending on a wide array of factors, which may include but are not limited to the specific office location, role, skill set, and level of experience. As required by local law, Accenture provides a reasonable range of compensation for roles that may be hired in California, Colorado, District of Columbia, Illinois, Maryland, Minnesota, New Jersey, New York or Washington as set forth below.We accept applications on an on-going basis and there is no fixed deadline to apply. Information on benefits is here. 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Created: 2025-10-04