Publicis Sapient is seeking a Senior Solutions Architect with deep expertise in global payments architecture to lead the re-architecture of a mission-critical, multi-region payment ecosystem. This role requires a hands-on architectural leader who combines strong technical depth in payment systems with the ability to influence stakeholders, guide engineering teams, and drive large-scale transformation. The technology stack is flexible — what matters most is your proven experience designing, scaling, and modernizing enterprise-grade payment platforms in PCI-sensitive environments. You will play a pivotal role in shaping a secure, API-first, multi-provider payment architecture that supports global operations and high-value transactions. Your Impact Lead Global Payments Architecture Own the end-to-end architecture for a modern, scalable, secure payment platform supporting multiple regions and currencies. Define the target-state architecture across authorization, settlement, reconciliation, reporting, and transaction lifecycle management. Architect integrations across multiple PSPs, acquirers, and gateways. Design intelligent routing and orchestration layers that optimize performance, cost, resiliency, and regional compliance. Own Security & Compliance by Design Define secure handling strategies for cardholder and sensitive payment data, including tokenization and vaulting. Ensure alignment with PCI DSS, PSD2, 3DS2, and other regional regulatory requirements. Build API-First & Event-Driven Architectures Design robust APIs and microservices supporting card-present, card-not-present, B2B credit, and alternative payment flows. Implement idempotency, retry logic, traceability, and high-availability patterns. Drive Scalability & Operational Resilience Define architecture patterns that support high-volume global transactions. Establish observability, monitoring, alerting, audit trails, failover strategies, and disaster recovery readiness. Provide Technical & Organizational Leadership Act as the architectural authority across Product, Engineering, Treasury, and Operations. Lead vendor evaluations and technical due diligence. Translate business strategy and regulatory requirements into clear technical roadmaps. Skills & Experience 14+ years of experience in payments, fintech, or financial infrastructure architecture Proven track record redesigning or modernizing enterprise-grade global payment platforms Deep hands-on experience with PSPs, acquirers, and payment gateways Strong expertise in: API-driven payment flows Authorization, settlement, and reconciliation cycles Card-present and card-not-present architectures Tokenization, vaulting, and PCI-compliant design Experience building multi-region, multi-currency payment systems Strong background in event-driven systems and secure cloud architectures Demonstrated leadership in large-scale transformation programs Set Yourself Apart With Experience in aviation, travel, fleet, or fuel card ecosystems Multi-country regulatory expertise across US, EU, and LATAM Experience implementing B2B credit or direct billing workflows Leadership experience in global payment modernization initiatives **This position is available for candidate based in LATAM only** #J-18808-Ljbffr