Technical Lead

Required Skills:

We are seeking a deeply technical and domain-focused SWIFT & ISO 20022 Specialist to own the cross-border architectural stream of a major payments modernization initiative. The successful resource will be responsible for translating high-level business goals for global payments into concrete technical designs. The primary focus of this role is to successfully architecture the implementation of modern SWIFT cloud APIs (Pre-validation Case Management gpi) and map incoming/outgoing global messaging rails to the banks internal core engines and client channels. Key Responsibilities 1. ISO 20022 Message Engineering & Design Architect and map end-to-end messaging flows for cross-border transactions shifting legacy messaging variants to structured XML formats. Lead the specific technical design and schema validation for pacs.004 (Payment Returns) and camt.056 (Resolution of Investigation / Recall) messages for both inward and outward processing. Ensure data completeness and integrity throughout the mapping layers to avoid truncation issues during downstream core banking processing. 2. SWIFT API & Ecosystem Integration Architect the target integration blueprint for the SWIFT Pre-validation API to minimize friction and prevent transaction rejections at the point of origin. Design the system communication layer for SWIFT Case Management to streamline and automate transaction exception handling. Create integration paths to surface real-time data from the SWIFT gpi (Global Payments Innovation) Tracker directly into Private Online Banking (POB) and Corporate Online Banking (COB) customer front-ends. 3. Cross-Border Automation & Channels Optimization Design the programmatic logic required to ingest incoming SWIFT rails and execute real-time automation such as applying carded FX rates and dynamically triggering customer Credit Advices. Architect structural handling for transaction compliance workflows including routing logic for handling failures (e.g. automated notification triggers from core modules to POB/OTC staff interfaces). Utilize standard industry tools (such as SWIFT MyStandards) to formalize documentation for usage guidelines message schemas and validation rules. Required Skillset & Qualifications Technical & SWIFT Domain Expertise SWIFT Network Mastery: 5 years of hands-on experience working directly with SWIFT connectivity messaging engines and messaging topology. Deep ISO 20022 Proficiency: Thorough low-level technical understanding of MX message structuresspecifically pacs (payments clearing and settlement) and camt (cash management) structures. API-Driven Architecture: Proven experience implementing modern web-service APIs provided by SWIFT (e.g. SWIFT gpi Pre-validation exception/case management APIs) using REST JSON and secure transport layers. Format Transformation: Strong experience managing complex data transformation layers MT-to-MX translation rules and utilizing platform validation tools (e.g. SWIFT MyStandards portal). Downstream Integration: Familiarity with how SWIFT messages interact with Core Banking engines FX pricing platforms and Anti-Money Laundering (AML) / Sanction screening filters. Preferred Qualifications Swift Certified Professional or formal training in SWIFT standard releases and ISO 20022 implementation. Previous experience driving global messaging modernization tracks for commercial or regional hub banks.

Required Education:

Graduate