Application Development Manager

Skills :

Job Summary: Payments Technical SME We are seeking an experienced Payments Technical SME to lead the design, delivery, and support of payment and card-based technology solutions. The role involves managing technical teams, driving end-to-end delivery of payment systems, and ensuring solutions are secure, scalable, and compliant with banking and regulatory standards.

Key Responsibilities 1. Technical Expertise & Solution Design

. Serve as the technical authority on payment systems, platforms, and integrations.

. Payments domain expertise: Domestic and International Payments, Payment routing, Cheques, Clearing & Settlement Systems (RTGS, Cross border, ACH, Faster Payments and G3 / MEPS /HK CHATS / CHAPS), SWIFT, Standing Instructions, Direct Debits, Credit transfer, Bulk Payments, Payment formats (SWIFT, ISO20022 XML, NACHA etc).

. Technical skills: Oracle SQL, Unix, Websphere.

. Experience in managing technical aspect software products.

. Provide guidance on architecture, design, and implementation of payment solutions.

. Evaluate emerging payment technologies and recommend adoption strategies.

. Document technical processes, standards, and best practices.

. Working knowledge of the cash management domain.

. Lead and manage technical teams delivering payments and card platform solutions.

. Excellent Techno Functional skill in the Payments area 2. Compliance & Risk Management

. Ensure compliance with regulatory standards.

. Implement and monitor security frameworks relevant to payments.

. Troubleshoot complex payment issues and provide root cause analysis. 3. Collaboration & Stakeholder Engagement . Partner with product, engineering, and business teams to define requirements and deliver solutions.

. Support vendor selection, integration, and management of third-party payment providers.

. Facilitate communication between technical and non- technical stakeholders. 4. Knowledge Sharing & Leadership

. Train and mentor teams on payment systems and industry trends.

. Drive continuous improvement in payment processes and technical practices.

. Represent the organization as a subject matter expert in internal and external forums.

Qualifications & Skills . Required:

Education: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or related field.

. More than 15 years of experience in payments technology, financial services, or fintech.
. Proven expertise in payment processing systems (e.g., card networks, ACH, SWIFT, real-time payments).

. Expertise in configuring the payment product.

. Strong understanding of APIs, microservices, and integration patterns.

. Familiarity with compliance and security frameworks relevant to payments.

. Deep technical knowledge of payment platforms and transaction flows.

. Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.

. Oversee end-to-end project delivery including scope, timeline, quality, and budget

. Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities.

. Hands-on experience with payment gateways, fraud detection, and settlement systems.

. Hands on experience with payment products like Finastra- GPP. . Ability to translate complex technical concepts into business- friendly language.

. Experience with Agile / SDLC delivery models

. Strong unders1anding of payment processing, card lifecycle, and transaction flows

. Working knowledge of Agile methodology.

. Desired/ Preferred: o Certifications such as Certified Payments Professional (CPP) or PMP.

o Experience with cloud-based payment solutions (AWS, Azure, GCP). o Knowledge of blockchain, digital wallets, and emerging payment technologies.

o Prior experience in global payments and cross-border transaction systems.