Overview
Hybrid
$180,000 - $200,000
Full Time
Able to Provide Sponsorship
Skills
Systems Architecture
Security Architecture
Amazon Web Services
Financial Services
Mobile Payments
Payments
Payment Processing
PCI DSS
Fraud
Electronic Commerce
Kubernetes
Microsoft Azure
Orchestration
Machine Learning (ML)
Banking
Know Your Customer
Finance
Credit Cards
Job Details
As the Principal Systems Architect, you will lead the design of scalable, secure, and high-impact consumer fintech platforms that power digital banking experiences, co-branded credit cards, embedded finance, and personalized financial tools. This role is central to the company's broader fintech strategy, connecting millions of customers to smarter, flawless ways to manage and access money—across mobile, web, and in-store channels.
Knowledge, Skill, Experience:
7-10 years of experience:
- In financial services, FinTech, or digital banking environments with customer-facing product delivery. (Required)
- In enterprise systems architecture, software engineering, or infrastructure design at scale. (Required)
- Crafting or integrating consumer banking platforms, credit card issuance systems, or BaaS platforms (e.g., Galileo, Marqeta, Synapse, Bond, Unit). (Preferred)
- Working with KYC/AML vendors, fraud prevention tools, or financial data aggregators (e.g., Alloy, Persona, Plaid, Trustly, MX). (Preferred)
- In mobile and web application architecture for financial products, including account opening, card activation, and account servicing. (Required)
- Crafting compliant FinTech systems within the framework of PCI DSS, SOC 2, and other regulatory obligations. (Preferred)
- With cloud-native development (AWS, Google Cloud Platform, Azure), containerization (Docker and Kubernetes), and API-first ecosystems. (Preferred)
Education:
Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Engineering, or a related field. Advanced degrees or business/fintech certifications are a plus.
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