Title: Solutions ArchitectStart date: ASAP Contract: 4-6 Months Salary: £400 - £460 per day (inside IR35)Location: Manchester Key Responsibilities:Architect API-driven payment solutions using MuleSoft for seamless integration and orchestration.Define and implement end-to-end card payments architecture covering issuing, acquiring, authorization, clearing, and settlement.Lead the integration of First Vision (First Data VisionPlus) into the payment ecosystem.Develop microservices, event-driven architectures, and API gateways for optimal transaction processing.Ensure compliance with PCI DSS, PSD2, EMV, ISO 20022, and 3D Secure.Work with Visa, Mastercard, Amex, Discover, and UnionPay to optimize payment network connectivity.Drive cloud migration initiatives, leveraging AWS, Azure, or GCP and containerized architectures (Docker, Kubernetes).Enhance security through tokenization, OAuth2, JWT, and encryption standards.Stay ahead of trends in API-led connectivity, embedded finance, and real-time payment orchestration.Essential Skills & ExperienceProven Solution Architecture experience in API integration and orchestration (MuleSoft preferred).In-depth card payments knowledge (issuance, acquiring, clearing, settlement).Hands-on experience with First Vision (First Data VisionPlus).Strong understanding of ISO 8583, EMV, PCI DSS, and payment network protocols.Expertise in microservices architectures, payment gateways, and PSP integration.Experience with cloud-native solutions, event-driven architectures, and message queues (Kafka, RabbitMQ).Strong understanding of security best practices, including OAuth2, tokenization, and HSM encryption.Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
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