Software Architect – Payments

About the job Position Description We are looking for an experienced Software Architect – Payments to join our team and play a key role in designing, maintaining, and evolving critical payment solutions. You will work at the intersection of architecture, software engineering, and payment operations, helping ensure the reliability, scalability, and regulatory compliance of payment platforms supporting domestic and international payment processing. This role is ideal for someone with a strong technical background, excellent problem-solving skills, and a solid understanding of modern payment ecosystems. Salary range: 3700-4500 Euro (gross). CGI benefits package will be filled with: Development opportunities: trainings, CGI Academia and in-house knowledge sharing Great team & culture that starts from the first morning coffee and stays in all events Opportunity to buy up to 3% of shares and get double more at the CGI's expense Referral bonus up to 2800 Euro (gross) for attracting a new team member Participation in the annual profit-sharing program Professional psychological sessions and supportive HR team Flexible working hours & hybrid work model Private health insurance and many more additional benefits Your future duties and responsibilities Design and evolve payment application architectures and integration solutions Provide technical leadership across the software development lifecycle Support application maintenance, troubleshooting, and incident resolution Collaborate with development, operations, infrastructure, and business teams Ensure system reliability, performance, security, and scalability Contribute to cloud adoption and modernization initiatives Support compliance with payment industry standards and regulations Analyze and resolve complex production issues across distributed systems Drive best practices for software architecture, integration, and operational excellence Technical Skills Required qualifications to be successful in this role Strong experience with .NET and Java Experience with Oracle Database Hands-on experience with IBM MQ Experience with cloud platforms (Azure and/or AWS) Experience using monitoring and observability tools such as Splunk Core Competencies Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving capabilities Experience in application maintenance and support environments Solid software development and programming background General understanding of payment infrastructure and payment networks General understanding of payment-related regulations and compliance requirements What Will Make You Stand Out Experience with any of the following will be considered a strong advantage: Payments & Industry Standards European Payments Council SCT and SCT Inst rulebooks SWIFT messaging European Central Bank TARGET Services ISO 20022 message standards Payment Message Formats pacs.008 pacs.002 pacs.004 camt.052 camt.053 camt.054 Payment Processing Knowledge Payment routing and orchestration Clearing and settlement processes Cut-off management Payment exception handling Together, as owners, let’s turn meaningful insights into action. Life at CGI is rooted in ownership, teamwork, respect and belonging. Here, you’ll reach your full potential because… You are invited to be an owner from day 1 as we work together to bring our Dream to life. That’s why we call ourselves CGI Partners rather than employees. We benefit from our collective success and actively shape our company’s strategy and direction. Your work creates value. You’ll develop innovative solutions and build relationships with teammates and clients while accessing global capabilities to scale your ideas, embrace new opportunities, and benefit from expansive industry and technology expertise. You’ll shape your career by joining a company built to grow and last. You’ll be supported by leaders who care about your health and well-being and provide you with opportunities to deepen your skills and broaden your horizons. Come join our team—one of the largest IT and business consulting services firms in the world.