Lead Software Architect

Job Purpose
BFL is building a POS acquiring for Merchants. The Objective of the individual/team is to deliver a cutting-edge experience in offline acquiring business. The team would closely coordinate and work with multiple project stake holders- Banks, Business COEs, Service, Operations and Finance functions.

Duties and Responsibilities
Responsibilities

Switch expert and good experience working in BFSI industry

Add, modify and configure devices on the switch. Knowledge of switch operations, monitoring procedures to apply strong control and eliminate errors.

Good knowledge about administration of monitoring system on the switch, generating different requirements, files and reports from the switch.

Experience in both issuing and acquiring process. Excellent understanding of Debit cards, prepaid cards, credit cards and payment technologies.

Knowledge of POS switching, ISO 8583 messaging standard, EMV issuing and acquiring standard. Experience on VISA/Mastercard simulators.

Security monitoring which also includes pushing of OS patches, switch patches and terminal related support.

Work closely with infrastructure teams on stability improvement programs and general improvements to the environments.

Manage and co-ordinate recurring issues and ensure long term resolution

Participate in requirement and solution review process

Complete understanding of Offline transaction flow and the entities involved in a transaction.

Taking end to end ownership of partner onboarding, merchant tie-ups.

Providing technical and functional expertise for integration and communication of POS terminals with Banks, interchanges and switches.

Various methodologies for Fraud detection and fraud prevention strategies.

Knowledge in supporting client migration plans, developing new solution offerings and working with internal and external stakeholders to provide optimal integration experience while addressing any technical concerns.

API integration and testing on POS terminal.

Identify and work with third party resources as necessary to support client integration needs.

Strong understanding of payment processing infrastructure systems, technology, security standards and fraud prevention strategies.

Review the technical solution, experience design and make sure the integration follows all the necessary guidelines.

To provide technical leadership, oversight and planning for new features and functionality for the Retail environment/offline merchants

Requires good software design and understanding, taking a lead role in working with business users, project managers and others working within BFL organization

Hands on with technical tasks and project leading activities

Proactively provide regular, clear and consistent communication on the status of projects, issues and deliverables to merchants/vendors/etc.

Under limited supervision, performs technical and administrative work in supporting and maintaining the POS payment systems to clients/merchants

Complete understanding of APIs including new product features and onboarding process

Maintain communication with merchants and keep track of each step of the integration process|

Knowledge in supporting client migration plans, developing new solution offerings and working with internal and external stakeholders to provide optimal integration experience while addressing any technical concerns.

API integration and testing on POS terminal.

Identify and work with third party resources as necessary to support client integration needs.

Strong understanding of payment processing infrastructure systems, technology, security standards and fraud prevention strategies.

Review the technical solution, experience design and make sure the integration follows all the necessary guidelines.

To provide technical leadership, oversight and planning for new features and functionality for the Retail environment/offline merchants

Requires good software design and understanding, taking a lead role in working with business users, project managers and others working within BFL organization

Hands on with technical tasks and project leading activities

Proactively provide regular, clear and consistent communication on the status of projects, issues and deliverables to merchants/vendors/etc.

Under limited supervision, performs technical and administrative work in supporting and maintaining the POS payment systems to clients/merchants

Complete understanding of APIs including new product features and onboarding process

Maintain communication with merchants and keep track of each step of the integration process

Work closely with product team at BFL to make sure merchants have the best integration experience

Technical skillsets should include: Good experience of working in JAVA

Good understanding of REST APIs and the web in general.

Strong knowledge of data structures, algorithms, enterprise systems, asynchronous architectures, and object-oriented programming

Demonstrated experience with best SDLC practices: coding standards, reviews, code management, build processes, and testing

Ability to diagnose and identify issues with APIs, Code, Services, and Network
connectivity.

Excellent communication skills along with strong presentation and data analytics skills.

Required Qualifications and Experience

Bachelor of Technology/Master in Computer Applications

Overall 6-8 years experience in Offline Merchant Acquiring Business and switching technologies.

Experience in Integration of POS machines, troubleshooting

Technology orientation and attitude to challenge status-quo.

High degree of passion and self-belief.

Collaborative work style to engage with peers & colleagues in other functions across the company.

Exceptionally high motivational levels and a self-starter.

Experience in cyber security threats and vulnerability fixes are huge plus

Should possess the below skill sets:

-Stakeholder Management
-Excellent Communication & Interpersonal Skills
-Analytical & Problem Solving skills
8+ years