Senior Payment Engineer - Face to Face Interview

F2F uSC/GC hybrid day 1 need to be local Location: New York, NY (Hybrid: 2-3 days in office per week) Job Description: Seeking a Senior Payment Engineer with expertise in Local and Foreign Currency Payment Platforms, APIs, and middleware systems. This hybrid role is ideal for a seasoned professional with 10–12 years of experience in payment systems design, implementation, and support, including exposure to SWIFT, UAEFTS, ISO 20022, and related platforms. The position offers a dynamic, fast-paced environment with opportunities to work on cutting-edge technology solutions. Key Responsibilities Change Management • Implement new projects in Local/Foreign Currency Payment Platforms, Reporting, Automation, Middleware, and API Connect areas. • Propose, design, and document solutions for critical payment environments. • Carry out change management activities, including process definitions and implementations. • Provide solution guidance and process enhancements for various environments and systems. • Manage vendors and execute projects for specialized areas, including middleware and API Gateways. • Analyze business requirements and translate them into technical specifications. • Review and validate High-Level Design (HLD) and technical documentation. • Troubleshoot complex design issues and recommend solutions. • Lead system integration and ensure seamless delivery of projects within defined SLAs. Support and Maintenance • Provide 24/7 support on a rotational basis. • Perform root cause analysis (RCA) for incidents and deploy tested fixes in production environments. • Conduct proactive application maintenance to reduce incidents and ensure system stability. • Ensure application availability, adherence to patching cycles, and proper alerting mechanisms. • Maintain compliance with organizational policies, including audit, ISG, and lean frameworks. Operating Environment and Collaboration • Coordinate with functional teams and vendors to achieve project goals. • Provide administrative support, including status reporting, timesheets, and documentation. • Conduct knowledge sharing and team training activities. Problem Solving and Decision-Making • Analyze and address system defects, user issues, and process challenges. • Recommend and implement effective solutions to obstacles in systems or processes. • Use sound judgment to prioritize tasks and achieve results within deadlines. Essential Skills & Qualifications • 10–12 years of experience in payment system design, implementation, and support. • Proficiency with UAEFTS, SWIFT, API, and middleware platforms (e.g., MQ, API Gateways). • Strong knowledge of SQL Server (SSIS, SSRS), .NET, and payment systems like FED, CHIPS, SWIFT Alliance/Gateway.