Technical Architecture Senior Manager

Accenture is a leading global professional services company that helps the world’s leading businesses, governments and other organizations build their digital core, optimize their operations, accelerate revenue growth and enhance citizen services—creating tangible value at speed and scale.

We are seeking an experienced Payments Technical Architect to design, implement, and optimize payment solutions for our clients with a key focus on modernization and embedded payments. The ideal candidate will play a key role in defining technical architectures, ensuring scalability, security, and compliance, while collaborating with stakeholders to align payment systems with business goals. This person will be involved in (and enjoy) the full client lifecycle, from providing clients with insights, to proposing projects and supporting consulting end to end engagements.

• Lead and execute Accenture’s go-to-market strategy for payments modernization
• Leverage modern architecture and engineering approach to design end-to-end payment solutions for commercial and retail banks, networks, payment processors, ensuring scalability, reliability, and security
• Collaborate with senior client business and technical teams (CIO, CTO, LOB leaders) to sell, define and deliver payment solutions that meet their complex needs and comply with industry standards
• Evaluate and integrate payments APIs and third‑party service providers (e.g., Finacle, FIS, TSYS, Finastra, Fiserv, Volante, etc.)
• Ensure compliance with regulatory frameworks and other relevant standards
• Optimize payment processes for cost efficiency, reduced latency, and enhanced user experience
• Provide technical leadership during system migrations, upgrades, or integrations with new payment platforms
• Develop documentation and maintain best practices for payment architecture and integrations
• Lead the resolution of technical issues related to payment systems
• Stay updated on the latest trends such as CBDC and GenAI, tools, and technologies in the payments domain

Travel, as required, up to 80%.

• Consulting experience (preferably 5+ years) – Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field
• Proven experience as a Technical Architect or similar role in payments or financial services
• Deep understanding of payment systems, gateways, and protocols (e.g., ISO 20022, Open Banking, SWIFT CBPR+, NACHA, Fed Wire, and ISO 8583)
• Strong knowledge of tokenization and encryption standards
• Experience with modern architecture and engineering practices (e.g., Domain Driven Design, Event Driven Architecture)
• Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and microservices architecture
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills

• Experience with platforms and payment orchestration layers
• Knowledge of fraud prevention technologies and tools
• Experience with real‑time payment systems (e.g., RTP, Fed Now)
• Certifications in cloud architecture or payments (e.g., AWS Solutions Architect, Certified Payments Professional)

Compensation at Accenture varies depending on a wide array of factors, which may include but are not limited to the specific office location, role, skill set, and level of experience. Accenture offers a market competitive suite of benefits including medical, dental, vision, life, and long‑term disability coverage, a 401(k) plan, bonus opportunities, paid holidays, and paid time off.

Role Location Annual Salary Range
California $132,500 to $338,300
Cleveland $122,700 to $270,600
Colorado $132,500 to $292,200
District of Columbia $141,100 to $311,200
Illinois $122,700 to $292,200
Maine $112,900 to $249,000
Maryland $132,500 to $292,200
Massachusetts $132,500 to $311,200
Minnesota $132,500 to $292,200
New York $122,700 to $338,300
New Jersey $141,100 to $338,300
Virginia $122,700 to $311,200
Washington $141,100 to $311,200

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