Senior Tech Lead/ Solution Architect - Mobile & Payment Applications

Senior Tech Lead / Solution Architect – Mobile & Payment Applications Key Responsibilities Architecture & Design - Define and implement end-to-end architecture for mobile and web-based payment platforms. - Select appropriate technologies, frameworks, and tools aligned with business goals. - Ensure compliance with PCI-DSS, GDPR, and other relevant security and data protection standards. Technical Leadership - Lead cross-functional development teams through the full software lifecycle. - Oversee code quality, design reviews, and technical documentation. - Guide integration with internal systems, payment gateways, banking APIs, and third-party services. Stakeholder Collaboration - Translate business requirements into scalable and robust technical solutions, aligned with the organization's architectural framework and standards. - Work closely with product managers, UX designers, and operations teams to align architecture with user experience and performance goals. - Present architectural decisions and trade-offs to senior leadership. - Keep the leadership team informed with detailed and accurate reports or presentations. Delivery & Optimization - Work closely with Technology team on CI/CD implementation and cloud infrastructure setup (e.g., AWS). - Monitor system performance and lead optimization efforts. - Ensure high availability, fault tolerance, and disaster recovery planning. Requirements Education and Experience - Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science/Engineering or equivalent education. - Minimum 8+ years’ working experience in software development, with at least 3 years in a leadership or architectural role. - Hands-on experience designing and deploying customer-facing applications, preferably in the financial or payments domain. - Experience in leveraging wireframes to design and visualize end-to-end user journeys, with a strong grasp of user experience principles to inform solution architecture decisions. - Proven experience in mobile app development (iOS/Android) and front-end technologies (React, Angular, etc.). - Familiarity with agile methodologies and DevOps practices. - Strong background in backend systems using Java, Spring Boot, Node.js, or similar. Skills and Knowledge - Keen industry knowledge of innovation in the payment, card, and online spaces. - Deep understanding of payment systems, transaction flows, and security protocols. - Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities. - Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. - Ability to mentor and inspire technical teams. - Strong drive towards results with ability to see things through from end to end.