Software Engineer III

MainframeMaster; Toronto; On-site; CAD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

MainframeMaster is seeking a senior technical lead to drive end-to-end solution delivery across the technology portfolio. You will own technical design, deliver estimations for deployment, and ensure alignment with enterprise standards and security requirements.

The role emphasizes deep domain knowledge in card payments, payment networks, and data handling, with a preference for experience in PCI, EMV, and related standards. Collaboration with senior architects is essential to success.

Qualifications

• Experience in system design for enterprise-scale applications.
• Knowledge of payment networks and security standards is preferred.
• Familiarity with PCI, EMV and card network rules benefits the role.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end solution delivery for technology applications.
• Ensure designs meet business requirements and architectural principles.
• Provide expert guidance on system administration, deployment planning and release management.
• Collaborate with senior technologists and solution architects on complex projects.

Skills

System design

Payment security

PCI standards

EMV standards

Card networks

Job description

Leads and/or facilitates the creation of a comprehensive end-to-end solution as well as initial to final delivery estimations for all applications under the umbrella of the technology team. Overall accountability for the technical design and delivery of high to mid-level System Design Specifications (SDS) based on requirements from stakeholders.

Develop and maintain technical solutions, ensuring adherence to engineering and architectural design principles while meeting business requirements. Provide technical expertise with a focus on efficiency, reliability, scalability, and security; includes planning, evaluating, recommending, designing, operationalizing, and supporting solutions in compliance with enterprise and industry standards.

Ultimately, providing expert advice and lead in system / application administration, installation, configuration / provisioning, platform planning and design, integration and release / deployment management.

Breadth & Depth

Solutions will vary from small to application specific deliverables as part of large-scale, complex or enterprise projects. Regular interactions with senior members of the technology team will be required as well as collaboration with solution architect.

As this role requires deep technical and domain knowledge, experience in 1 or more of the following areas is required

Business domain knowledge

• Debit Card and/or Credit Card
• Card Payments including Authentication/Authorization
• Retail Banking
• Nice to have: ATM, POS, Digital channels, Call Centre

Ecosystem knowledge

• Payment Networks - Interac, Visa
• Global Payment Standards (Nice to have)
• PCI (Payment Card Industry) standards on data handling, data encryption
• EMV (EuroPay, MasterCard, Visa) standards on card chip configuration, personalization and scripting
• CBA (Canada Banking Act) standards for card

Candidate with knowledge in multiple areas will be preferred.