Card Systems Implementation Specialist

The client is a fast-growing financial technology organisation operating at the core of modern card payments infrastructure.
As they continue expanding their issuing and processing capabilities, they are looking for a technically strong Card Systems Implementation Specialist to help deliver new payment products, integrations, and scheme-certified solutions across European and international markets.

This role sits at the intersection of card technology, scheme compliance, and platform delivery. You will work closely with product, engineering, certification, and operations teams to configure and launch sophisticated card programmes while ensuring stability, scalability, and regulatory alignment.
If you enjoy solving complex payment challenges in high-volume environments, this is an opportunity to make a direct impact.

• Configure and launch card products across enterprise card processing platforms, including debit, credit, prepaid, and virtual card programmes;

• Implement and maintain card product parameters, BIN setups, transaction controls, fee structures, and lifecycle workflows;

• Configure EMV chip and contactless payment profiles, including AIDs, CVM lists, CAPKs, and transaction routing logic;

• Design and support ISO 8583 integrations with card schemes, ATM/POS networks, acquirers, and third-party processors;

• Integrate payment systems with external platforms via REST and SOAP APIs, including fraud prevention, AML, loyalty, and digital banking solutions;

• Coordinate HSM-related activities including cryptographic key exchanges, PIN verification services, and secure key ceremonies;

• Support implementation and certification of 3D Secure (3DS 2.x) and digital wallet tokenisation services such as Apple Pay and Google Pay;

• Lead technical certification activities with Visa and Mastercard, including simulator testing, defect resolution, and compliance validation;

• Execute SIT, UAT, regression, and transaction flow testing across complex card payment environments;

• Provide production support, root-cause analysis, and configuration optimisation for live card processing systems.

🎓 Requirements:

• 2–5 years of hands-on experience with card management or card processing platforms in implementation, configuration, or technical analyst roles;

• Strong practical experience with enterprise platforms such as Tieto Card Suite, BASE24, SmartVista, Way4, or TSYS Card Tech;

• Solid understanding of the full card payment lifecycle, including authorisation, clearing, settlement, disputes, and chargebacks;

• Practical knowledge of ISO 8583 messaging standards and card scheme transaction processing;

• Experience supporting Visa and/or Mastercard certification activities and scheme compliance processes;

• Good understanding of EMV chip, contactless payments, and PCI DSS requirements within card data environments;

• Experience working with REST/SOAP APIs, integrations, and technical documentation;

• SQL skills and the ability to analyse transaction data, troubleshoot issues, and validate configurations.

✨ The Employer Offers:

• Opportunity to work on large-scale card payment infrastructure supporting millions of daily transactions;

• Exposure to complex international payment implementations and scheme-certified environments;

• Flexible hybrid or remote working model within Europe;

• Professional development support including payment scheme and certification training;

• Collaborative international team environment with strong technical expertise;

• Clear career progression into senior implementation, architecture, or lead specialist roles;

• Competitive compensation package with long-term growth opportunities in FinTech.

If you’re ready to help build and deliver next-generation payment solutions in a high-impact FinTech environment, let’s talk!