Payments Processing Delivery Engineer

TNS Inc.; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

TNS Inc. in Sheffield is seeking a technical leader for a multifaceted role encompassing participation in all project lifecycle stages, from pre-sales to post-implementation support. Responsibilities include liaising with clients, documenting system requirements, and maintaining technical standards compliance.

The ideal candidate has strong analytical and problem-solving skills along with knowledge of payment schemes and protocols. A background in software testing is highly beneficial. This position promises a dynamic work environment with opportunities for professional growth.

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of one or more operating systems, ideally Windows and Linux.
• Experience in system analysis and design.
• Knowledge of payment schemes and protocols (e.g., ISO 8583).

Responsibilities

• Provide effort and cost estimates for new project work.
• Liaise with customers and internal teams to define requirements.
• Conduct impact analysis and produce technical designs.

Skills

Technical leadership

Applications analysis

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Written communication

Time management

Tools

SQL

Microsoft Office

IBM Mainframe

Visual Basic

Java

Job description

Overview

SUMMARY OF ROLE: This role will involve participation at all stages of the project lifecycle, including contribution to pre‑sales and bids, requirements analysis, solution design and systems architecture, documentation, testing, implementation, and post‑implementation support.

Responsibilities

• Provide effort and cost estimates for new project work.


• Liaise with customers and internal teams to define and document system requirements.


• Liaise with vendors and third parties to define and document system requirements.


• Analyse and design technical solutions to meet user requirements and resolve issues.


• Conduct impact analysis and produce technical designs for changes relating to card scheme mandates (including but not limited to LINK, Visa, MasterCard, Union Pay International, DFS/Diners, American Express, JCB).


• Produce test documentation for new software releases, including test plans, test conditions, and test scripts, in line with TNS Test Methodology and procedures.


• Produce operational procedures for project‑related and support‑related changes.


• Produce implementation instructions and release control documentation.


• Act as a technical interface to the TNS Test Team, driving issue resolution with all required internal and external parties.


• Support technical setup of test tools and simulators where required.


• Support and perform software implementation tasks.


• Fully document solutions and provide technical handover to relevant TNS teams, including Development, Support, and Operations.


• Ensure technical standards are upheld throughout the project lifecycle in alignment with TNS development and technical standards.


• Ensure technical solutions meet all required compliance and security mandates, including PCI‑DSS.


• Take technical ownership of end‑to‑end solutions.


• Provide peer review and technical support to other TNS Development team members.

Additional Responsibilities

• Ensure that the Company’s overall Quality Objectives are met in the execution of job responsibilities.


• Contribute to the continuous improvement of development processes and procedures.


• Comply with the current TNS Information Security Policy.


• Maintain confidentiality when handling customer information and payment data.


• Understand and adhere to contractual requirements to ensure the integrity of data and the availability of services at all times.


• Understand and apply the appropriate departmental standards.


• Report progress to management.


• Provide handover of work to other TNS Development team members as required.


• Perform other duties as may be required.

Candidate Requirements

• Personal Skills: Technical leadership, applications analysis, logical approach to problem solving, consistent attention to detail, structured analytical approach, high level of accuracy, good written and verbal communication skills, strong time management skills, professional approach to client and supplier management, ability to multitask, flexibility.

Desired Technical Skills

• Databases (SQL desirable).


• Good understanding of one or more operating systems, ideally Windows and Linux.


• Understanding of payment systems and protocols (e.g., ISO 8583).


• Previous use of an industry‑strength payment application (e.g., Postilion, Tango, Authentic).


• Knowledge of payment schemes (e.g., LINK, Visa, MasterCard, UnionPay, Diners, JCB, American Express).


• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.


• Understanding of PCI DSS requirements.


• Experience in system analysis and design.


• Experience with testing.

Additional Useful Knowledge / Experience

• IBM Mainframe (including COBOL programming).


• Visual Basic programming.


• Java programming.


• Scripting languages.


• FileXpress / SFTP.

TNS is an equal opportunity employer. TNS evaluates qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, protected veteran status, disability/handicap status or any other legally protected characteristic.