I’m working with a leading client in the financial services sector, searching for an experienced Principal Architect to lead IT transformation in Cards and Payments.
This is a fully remote position based in the U.S. (EST), with a competitive salary of $290,000 per year + benefits.
About the Role:
As a Principal Architect, you’ll align IT architecture with the company's strategic goals, driving large-scale IT transformations and ensuring governance, quality assurance, and architectural consistency across projects. You’ll work in complex environments, managing multiple stakeholders, and leading pre-sales efforts. Extensive experience with card processing systems like TSYS, FirstData, or VisionPlus is crucial for this role.
Key Responsibilities:
- Align IT architecture with strategic business goals in Cards/Payments.
- Lead governance boards to ensure projects are architecturally sound and strategically aligned.
- Drive IT transformation projects across complex, multi-stakeholder environments.
- Oversee project timelines, cost estimates, and ensure commercial viability.
- Lead pre-sales efforts, including client proposals and RFx processes.
- Define and implement architectural guardrails, standards, and best practices.
Qualifications:
- 10+ years of experience in enterprise, solution, and technical architecture.
- Deep expertise in TSYS, FirstData, or VisionPlus card processing systems.
- Proven leadership in pre-sales and governance within financial services.
This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to high-impact Cards/Payments projects. Contact me today to learn more or to apply via jconnery@trilogyinternational.com or +1 (332) 206-5623.