Solution Architect – Transit Payments (Cards & Payments)

We have an Immediate Job opportunity for Solution Architect - Transit Payments (Cards & Payments) position.Job Role: Solution Architect - Transit Payments (Cards & Payments)Job Location: Dubai, UAEExperience : 12 to 18 YearsNotice Period: Immediate to 30 daysAbout Company:At Synechron, we believe in the power of digital to transform businesses for the better. Our global consulting firm combines creativity and innovative technology to deliver industry-leading digital solutions. Synechron’s progressive technologies and optimization strategies span end-to-end Artificial Intelligence, Consulting, Digital, Cloud & DevOps, Data, and Software Engineering, servicing an array of noteworthy financial services and technology firms. Through research and development initiatives in our FinLabs we develop solutions for modernization, from Artificial Intelligence and Blockchain to Data Science models, Digital Underwriting, mobile-first applications and more. Over the last 20+ years, our company has been honored with multiple employer awards, recognizing our commitment to our talented teams. With top clients to boast about, Synechron has a global workforce of 15,000+, and has 58 offices in 21 countries within key global markets. For more information on the company, please visit our website or LinkedIn communitDiversity, Equity, and Inclusion:Diversity & Inclusion are fundamental to our culture, and Synechron is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and 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.

Job Description

Prior experience in end-to-end solution design for Mass Transit Payments involving open-loop card acceptance (scheme cards).Define architecture, integration, and transaction flows across payment gateways, acquiring hosts, transit systems, and card networks.Ensure compliance with Visa/Mastercard standards, PCI-DSS, security, and regulatory requirements.Drive API, settlement, reconciliation, risk, and tokenization design to enable a seamless customer experience.Collaborate with business, vendor, and technology teams to develop HLDs, LLDs, and implementation roadmaps.Provide technical leadership throughout development, certification, testing, and production rollout.

Required Skills

Mass Transit Payments (AFC/Transit Fare Collection)Open Loop Card Acceptance (Visa/Mastercard)Payment Gateway IntegrationAcquiring Host SystemsCard Network Integration (Visa, Mastercard)Payments Architecture & Solution DesignAPI Design & IntegrationSettlement & ReconciliationTokenizationRisk & Fraud ManagementHLD/LLD Documentation

Qualifications

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in computer science, Information Systems, or related fieldSoft Skills:Excellent communication and leadership skills.Strong interpersonal and collaboration skills.Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.Positive attitude and strong work ethic.