Cards Issuing Architect in Banking Domain

Urgent requirement for Cards Issuing Architect in Banking Domain is required for our banking clients in Dubai ,UAE

• Strong knowledge of Cards Issuing (Credit, Debit, Prepaid).--Must


• Deep understanding of the card lifecycle: issuance, activation, renewal, and replacement.--Must


• Hands-on experience with card platforms such as TSYS PRIME, FIS, First Data, or equivalent issuing platforms.--Must


• Strong knowledge of Visa, Mastercard, UnionPay, BIN management, EMV, and tokenization--Must

 Key Skills & Qualifications

Domain Expertise

• Strong knowledge of Cards Issuing (Credit, Debit, Prepaid).


• Deep understanding of the card lifecycle: issuance, activation, renewal, replacement.


• Experience with digital banking, fintech, customer onboarding, KYC/AML, and risk management.


• Understanding of Enterprise Architecture frameworks such as TOGAF. 

Technical Skills

• Hands-on experience with card platforms such as TSYS PRIME, FIS, First Data, or equivalent issuing platforms.


• Strong knowledge of Visa, Mastercard, UnionPay, BIN management, EMV, and tokenization.


• Expertise in API design and integration (REST APIs, Open APIs).


• Integration experience with:




• Core Banking


• Fraud systems


• Digital wallets (Apple Pay, Google Pay)




• Strong understanding of:




• Microservices Architecture


• SOA


• Cloud platforms (AWS/Azure/GCP)


• Docker, Kubernetes


• CI/CD and DevOps practices




• Knowledge of PCI-DSS, cryptography, secure key management, tokenization, and regulatory compliance.

Architecture Skills

• Solution architecture and system design.


• Ability to convert business requirements into scalable technical solutions.


• Architecture governance and design reviews.


• Stakeholder and vendor management.


• Strong presentation, communication, and documentation skills.


• Strategic thinking, innovation, and problem-solving capabilities.

Competencies

• Digital Architecture


• Web & Mobile Architecture


• Integration Technologies


• Agile Delivery


• Cloud


• DevOps


• Presentation & Stakeholder Management 

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, MCA, or Master's in Computer Science.


• 8–10 years of relevant experience.


• Preferred certifications:




• TOGAF / Enterprise Architecture


• SOA Certification


• Cloud Certification


• Microservices Architecture Certification