Solutions Architect

Solutions Architect
Salt Lake City, UT (hybrid)
6month Contract to Hire
Pay Range:
$70.00 - $90.00per hour / Salary Target:
$150K - $180K



Our EdTech client is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Solutions Architect with expertise in payment services and financial services architecture.
This contract-to-hire position offers an exciting opportunity to lead the design and implementation of cutting-edge solutions within a growing SaaS platform for financial services.
The ideal candidate will have a strong background in large enterprise environments, payment systems (credit card, ACH), and experience building scalable, secure, and efficient payment architecture solutions.
As a Solutions Architect, you will play a pivotal role in aligning business needs with technical solutions and driving strategic initiatives for the company's growth.
Key Responsibilities:

Lead the design and architecture of payment systems, including credit card, ACH, and other financial transaction processing systems
Design and implement scalable, secure, and compliant payment solutions within a SaaS environment for financial services
Collaborate with product owners, business stakeholders, and engineering teams to understand business needs and translate them into architectural requirements
Ensure that solutions are built with a focus on high availability, scalability, performance, and security in mind
Define architectural standards and best practices for payment services, ensuring alignment with industry regulations (e.g., PCI DSS)
Develop payment system blueprints, architecture documentation, and design patterns for complex payment solutions
Required Skills:

5+ years of recent experience as a Solutions Architect, ideally with experience in large enterprise environments
Extensive knowledge of payment systems, including credit card processing, ACH, and other transaction systems
Solid understanding of payment gateway architecture, payment APIs, and integration (e.g., Stripe, PayPal, Square)
Hands-on experience with building and deploying payment solutions within a SaaS environment or financial services platform
Experience with enterprise integration patterns and technologies, including RESTful APIs, microservices, and cloud-native architectures
Experience working with financial SaaS platforms or technology solutions that support payment services
Bonus/Soft Skills:

Strong understanding of security best practices for payment systems and data privacy regulations
Ability to effectively communicate complex architectural concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders
Demonstrated experience leading cross-functional teams in the design and implementation of enterprise-level solutions
Ability to assess and address both functional and non-functional requirements, including system performance, security, and regulatory compliance
Certifications in Solution Architecture (e.g., TOGAF, AWS Certified Solutions Architect, or similar)
Payment industry certifications (e.g., PCI DSS, Certified Payment Professional - CPP) are a plus
Cloud certifications (e.g., AWS, Azure, Google Cloud) are a plus
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field (Master's preferred)
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