Job Title/Designation: Payment Solutions Architect

Job Type: Full Time

Job Description

• System Design and Architecture: Design and develop the overall architecture for payment card reader systems, ensuring they meet the specific needs of metro rail and bus transportation.
• Ensure the architecture is scalable, secure, and compliant with industry standards and regulations.
• Integration and Interoperability: Ensure seamless integration of payment card readers with existing transportation systems and infrastructure. Develop solutions that support interoperability between different transportation modes and payment systems.
• Security and Compliance: Implement robust security measures to protect sensitive payment data and prevent fraud. Ensure compliance with relevant standards and regulations, such as PCI-DSS.
• Technology Evaluation and Selection: Evaluate and select appropriate technologies and components for the payment card reader systems. Stay updated on emerging technologies and trends in the payment and transportation sectors.
• Testing and Validation: Oversee the testing and validation of payment card reader systems to ensure they meet performance and reliability standards.. Conduct field trials and pilot programs to validate system functionality in real-world conditions.
• User Experience and Accessibility: Design user-friendly interfaces and ensure the payment card reader systems are accessible to all users, including those with disabilities. Gather and incorporate user feedback to improve system usability.
• Maintenance and Support: Develop maintenance plans and provide ongoing support for deployed payment card reader systems. Monitor system performance and address any issues or malfunctions promptly.
• Data Analytics and Reporting: Implement data analytics capabilities to monitor system usage and performance.
  Generate reports and insights to inform decision-making and improve system efficiency.
• Stakeholder Communication: Communicate project progress and outcomes to stakeholders, including transportation authorities and senior management. 
• Provide technical expertise and recommendations to support strategic planning and decision-making.

GENERAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITES:

• Creating POCs for the software system, including the overall architecture, modules, and components.
• Creating detailed documentation of the software architecture for clarity and future reference
• Choosing the right technologies, frameworks, and tools for the project based on requirements and best practices
• Write code, particularly for prototypes or critical parts of the system. 
• Providing technical guidance to the development team on how to implement the architecture and code effectively. 
• Reviewing code from other developers to ensure it adheres to architectural principles and coding standards. 
• Weighing the benefits and drawbacks of different design choices and technologies. 
• Developing project plans, including timelines, milestones, and resources.

BACKGROUND AND EXPERIENCE:

• Four-year college degree in computer science, engineering or related field plus a minimum of 15 years of related experience or advanced degree with 15+ years of related experience.
• Embedded Systems: Proficiency in designing and developing embedded systems, including firmware development for card readers.
• Hardware Design: Experience with hardware design and integration, including knowledge of electronic components and circuit design.
• Communication Protocols: Understanding of communication protocols such as ISO/IEC 7816, EMV, NFC, and Bluetooth
• Security Standards: Knowledge of security standards and practices, including encryption, secure key management, and PCI DSS compliance.
• Software Development: Skills in software development, particularly in languages like C, C++, and Python.
• Testing and Validation: Experience with testing and validation of card reader systems to ensure reliability and compliance with industry standards.
• Integration with Payment Systems: Ability to integrate card readers with various payment systems and platforms.
• Cloud Services: Familiarity with cloud services and architectures, particularly for managing and processing transaction data.
• Microcontroller Programming: Proficiency in programming microcontrollers used in card readers.
• Troubleshooting and Maintenance: Skills in troubleshooting and maintaining card reader systems to ensure continuous operation.