Payments Platform Architect

IBM; Hamilton; On-site; CAD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology company, located in Hamilton, Ontario, is seeking a Payments Platform Architect to drive market growth by developing advanced payment modernization solutions. You will architect scalable, secure, multi-cloud systems and lead multidisciplinary teams in delivering innovative solutions. Ideal candidates will have extensive experience in IT project delivery, strong technical leadership capabilities, and a robust understanding of cloud-native technologies.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in large-scale IT projects.
• 3+ years as a solution architect leading hybrid cloud solutions.
• Strong background in architecting multi-cloud systems.

Responsibilities

• Architect and deploy cloud-native solutions for payments transformation.
• Develop detailed Solution Architectures and ensure integration.
• Lead end-to-end project delivery and ensure client satisfaction.

Skills

Architecting multi-cloud systems

Technical leadership

Regulatory compliance

Microservices

AI-enhanced operations

Chaos engineering principles

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

AWS

Azure

IBM Cloud

Kubernetes

Docker

Job description

Overview

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Introduction

At the IBM Payments Center, we specialize in transforming clients' payment operations by integrating cloud migration, robust security frameworks, and AI-driven solutions. Our platforms leverage cutting-edge technologies, including quantum-safe architectures and emerging quantum computing applications, to deliver future-proofed systems that drive operational excellence. As a Payments Platform Architect, you will guide clients through their digital transformation, utilizing IBM's expertise to build next-generation payments platforms that enhance efficiency, ensure continuous compliance, and support long-term business growth.

As a Platform Architect, you will join one of the largest global payments platform teams, driving the adoption of cutting-edge technology across the payments ecosystem. Your role is crucial in helping clients transform their business operations and address complex challenges by designing scalable, resilient, and secure multi-cloud solutions. You will leverage your expertise in regulatory compliance, security frameworks, and architectural best practices to ensure robust and compliant payment platforms. As a technical leader, you will act as a bridge between business stakeholders and technical teams, guiding projects from vision to implementation while championing resilience, performance, and innovation.

Your Role And Responsibilities

We seek an architect to join the IBM Payments Center and drive market growth by developing and deploying advanced solutions for payment modernization. In this role, you will architect cloud-native, compliant platforms that integrate AI-enhanced operations, cognitive computing, and quantum-safe technologies to address evolving regulatory requirements. You will also design scalable, secure, and resilient multi-cloud systems, develop compliant LLM applications, and improve secure coding practices to ensure continuous compliance and optimized client infrastructure.

Core Responsibilities

• Architect and deploy hybrid, multi-cloud, and cloud-native solutions to support payments transformation, aligning infrastructure, systems, networking, and data center strategies
• Develop detailed Solution Architectures, High-Level Designs (HLD), and Low-Level Designs (LLD), ensuring seamless integration and adherence to cloud-native design principles
• Implement robust security frameworks, leveraging CNAPP, ZTNA, and fully automated DevSecOps pipelines to enforce security, compliance, and governance across multi-cloud environments
• Apply deep expertise in multiple hyperscalers (AWS, Azure, IBM Cloud) and multi-cloud networking technologies to design scalable, cost-efficient, and performant architectures across cross-region workloads
• Engineer advanced HA / DR strategies, utilizing distributed architectures, data replication, and failover techniques to ensure business continuity and resilience
• Enhance development and testing practices by integrating Large Language Models (LLMs) to automate code review, security checks, and performance optimization, driving continuous compliance and operational efficiency
• Employ chaos engineering principles with FURPS testing to validate system resilience, detect failure points, and ensure optimal recovery under stress conditions
• Conduct comprehensive architecture assessments to provide future-proof recommendations, focusing on scalability, security hardening, and seamless integration with emerging technologies
• Support business development initiatives by engaging in technical discovery sessions, formulating solution designs, and contributing to proposal development, ensuring alignment with client objectives and risk management strategies
• Lead end-to-end project delivery, including resource planning, agile project management, quality assurance, and milestone tracking, to guarantee successful deployment and client satisfaction

Education

Preferred Education

Bachelor's Degree

Required Technical And Professional Expertise

• 10+ years of experience in the design, delivery, and scaling of complex, large-scale IT projects, with a focus on cutting-edge technology solutions across hybrid, multi-cloud, and on-premises environments
• 3+ years of technical leadership as a solution architect, driving the design, integration, and management of hybrid cloud solutions
• Demonstrated success in leading complex projects, from initial solution design through to deployment, managing diverse teams, multi-vendor coordination, and ensuring alignment with strategic business goals
• Strong background in architecting multi-cloud systems, leveraging hyperscalers (AWS, Azure, IBM Cloud, Google Cloud) with experience in multi-region deployments and cross-cloud service integration
• Proven expertise in designing cloud-native solutions with microservices, containers (Docker, Podman), and orchestration platforms (Kubernetes, OpenShift)
• Deep understanding of regulatory frameworks and expertise in building highly resilient architectures with robust HA / DR strategies, using chaos engineering and FURPS testing
• Familiarity with integrating Large Language Models (LLMs) to enhance development and testing processes, and applying quantum computing principles to create forward-thinking solutions
• Experience incorporating emerging technologies, such as AI-enhanced operations, quantum-safe architectures, and cloud-native security, into payments platforms to future-proof systems

Preferred Technical And Professional Experience

Same as above