Sr Staff Solution Engineer

Makes technical decisions affecting multiple teams, crossing organizational boundaries Establishes conventions & processes to be followed by other employees Actions determine the utilization of company resources (people, money, assets) and affect the effectiveness of the company Handles multiple, multi-team initiatives simultaneously, using judgement to prioritize among more issues than can be handled individually. Understands evolving industry capabilities & practices and can judiciously apply up--to-date information for optimal results Competent at communicating technical issues with non-technical audiences Spreads their behavior, principles, and knowledge as a means of improving technical results of other employees (via many means - modeling behavior, 1:1s, working sessions, quality documentation) Partners with product management, to ideate solutions to business problems & goals Solution Architecture & Pre-Sales Design and architect enterprise-grade payment wallet solutions using Java microservices, APIs, and cloud-native technologies Lead technical discovery sessions with prospective enterprise clients; develop compelling business cases and technical solution designs Conduct proof-of-concept pilots and prepare comprehensive RFP responses addressing complex payment integration scenarios Serve as primary technical advisor during pre-sales, translating client requirements into scalable architectural designs Contribute to internal innovation initiatives and product roadmap recommendations based on client feedback 8+ years relevant experience and a Bachelor's degree OR Any equivalent combination of education and experience. Act as trusted technical advisor to Leadership and technical stakeholders throughout engagement lifecycle Facilitate multi-stakeholder workshops; maintain clear communication on scope, technical decisions, and risk management Support complex RFx/RFP negotiations and vendor evaluations; navigate regulatory requirements (PCI-DSS, AML/KYC, regional compliance) Lead or significantly influence large-scale enterprise engagements from discovery through implementation 10+ years professional experience in software development, solution architecture, or technical consulting 8+ years specializing in payment systems, fintech solutions, or financial services platforms 6+ years in client-facing pre-sales or solution engineering roles within fintech/financial services Proven track record leading enterprise engagements with measurable business outcomes Expert Java proficiency (Spring Boot/Cloud, microservices patterns, distributed systems, performance optimization) Advanced payment systems knowledge: payment gateways, digital wallets, tokenization, PCI-DSS compliance, payment APIs Cloud platforms (AWS/Azure/GCP): containerization (Docker/Kubernetes), databases (SQL/NoSQL), CI/CD pipelines, infrastructure-as-code RESTful API design, event-driven architectures (Kafka/RabbitMQ), caching strategies, distributed tracing/observability tools High-throughput system design, load testing, database optimization, and performance tuning Exceptional executive communication; ability to translate complex technical concepts for C-suite audiences Expert requirements analysis, stakeholder management, and strategic problem-solving Deep understanding of financial services business models, payment economics, and regulatory landscapes Strong project leadership and ability to influence cross-functional teams without direct authority