FinTech Solutions Architect - Banking & Payments (Remote)

FRESME Enterprise; Manama; Hybrid; BHD 34,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

FRESME is seeking a FinTech Solutions Architect in Manama with 6+ years in FinTech architecture or senior payment systems engineering. You will design digital banks, payment gateways, and wallets, ensuring compliance with SAMA Open Banking, CBB, and SBP guidelines while coordinating with CBS, Visa/Mastercard, and security teams.

The role emphasizes API security (OAuth 2.0, mTLS, tokenisation), strong technical leadership, and stakeholder communication.

Qualifications

• 6+ years in FinTech architecture or senior payment systems engineering.
• Deep understanding of ISO 8583 and ISO 20022.
• Experience with digital banking platforms (Temenos, Thought Machine, Mambu).
• Knowledge of SAMA Open Banking framework and/or CBB regulations.
• Expertise in API security (OAuth 2.0, mTLS, tokenisation).
• Strong documentation and stakeholder communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Architect end-to-end FinTech solutions including digital banks, payment gateways, and mobile wallets.
• Lead technical discovery with banking clients and translate requirements into technical blueprints.
• Design solutions around SAMA Open Banking, CBB regulations, and SBP guidelines.
• Define integration patterns with CBS, card schemes, and switch networks.
• Work with security teams to implement PCI-DSS and regional cybersecurity frameworks.
• Provide technical leadership during implementation and go-live phases.

Skills

FinTech architecture

Payment systems

ISO 8583

ISO 20022

Digital banking

API security

OAuth 2.0

mTLS

Documentation

Stakeholder comms

Tools

Temenos

Thought Machine

Mambu

Job description

FRESME is seeking a FinTech Solutions Architect in Manama with 6+ years in FinTech architecture or senior payment systems engineering. You will design digital banks, payment gateways, and wallets, ensuring compliance with SAMA Open Banking, CBB, and SBP guidelines while coordinating with CBS, Visa/Mastercard, and security teams.

The role emphasizes API security (OAuth 2.0, mTLS, tokenisation), strong technical leadership, and stakeholder communication.