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Engineering Lead

Job description

​We are partnering with a leading global organization in the Banking and Financial Services sector that is seeking an experienced Lead Engineer to drive the architecture, engineering strategy, and delivery of next-generation payment solutions. This is a high-impact leadership role responsible for providing architectural direction, fostering engineering excellence across multiple teams, and ensuring the successful delivery of scalable, secure, and regulatory-compliant payment platforms.

Responsibilities

  • Define and govern end-to-end architecture for domestic and cross-border payment systems.

  • Design secure, scalable, and resilient API-driven microservices solutions aligned with business objectives and regulatory requirements.

  • Champion modern software development practices, including CI/CD, DevSecOps, automation, and cloud-native architectures..

  • Ensure adherence to regulatory requirements, enterprise architecture standards, and governance frameworks.

  • Stay abreast of emerging technologies and trends within the payments landscape.

  • Lead modernisation efforts across payment platforms and digital channels


Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related discipline.

  • 8–12 years of experience in software engineering, solution architecture, or technology leadership roles.

  • Strong expertise in Java and Microservices Architecture within enterprise-scale environments.

  • Deep understanding of Domestic and Cross-Border Payments, payment processing, and retail banking systems.

  • Strong knowledge of ISO8583 messaging standards and payment transaction flows.

  • Experience designing and implementing API-based payment solutions.

  • Expertise in payment gateways, transaction processing systems, and digital payment platforms.

  • Solid understanding of encryption, authentication, and payment security principles.

  • Experience producing solution architecture documents, technical designs, and functional specifications.


If you are excited by the opportunity to join a leading global organization and make a meaningful impact, we encourage you to apply today or reach out to joanne@tenten-partners.com for a confidential discussion.
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TENTEN Partners is an equal opportunity firm and is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by applicable laws.