Systems Architect
virtusaNew York (NY)
About the role
Job Title: Solution Architect (Payments & Cards)
Role Summary:
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 Virtusa's proven industry expertise to design resilient, secure, and scalable payment ecosystems that enhance speed-to-market and operational efficiency.
Key Responsibilities:
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.
Qualifications
Experience:
8+ 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.
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Job Summary
Job number: CREQ265641Profession: Other
Experience: 15-30 Years
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