WSP in the U.S.

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Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. WSP USA is a leading engineering and professional services firm dedicated to serving local communities. They are seeking a Fare Payments Solutions Architect to design and oversee fare payment projects, integrating various technologies and collaborating with transit agencies to enhance fare collection systems. Responsibilities • Leverage your technical expertise and strategic thinking to seamlessly integrate all components, including onboard validators and mobile apps, into backend payment processing and data analytics. • Lead the design of integrated fare collection systems, incorporating account-based ticketing, smart cards, mobile apps, and open-loop (credit card) payments. • Work with transit agencies and other stakeholders to translate business requirements into detailed technical specifications. • Guide development teams to ensure solutions meet architectural designs and quality standards. • Identify and troubleshoot issues during the implementation and post-deployment. Skills • You possess a Bachelor’s degree in engineering or a related field, and a minimum of 10 years of experience in a Solution Architect, Systems Integration, or similar role, with specific expertise in fare collection, ticketing or payment systems. • Proven experience as a solution or systems architect leading large, complex fare payment system projects integrating software, electrical, mechanical, and civil engineering—from design to delivery. • You have extensive experience managing software development initiatives, including crafting requirements and overseeing fare payment system development, testing, and deployment in live production environments. • Expertise in payment processing, EMV (Europay, Mastercard, Visa) standards, and contactless/open-loop payment technology. • Strong understanding of cloud architecture and services, with certifications like AWS or Azure. • Excellent communication skills to translate complex technical concepts for technical teams and non-technical business leaders. • A Master’s degree in engineering or an MBA with experience in providing technical leadership to development and project teams. • In-depth knowledge of integration patterns, APIs, and microservices architecture. Benefits • Coverage related to medical, dental, vision, disability, and life • Retirement savings • Paid sick leave • Paid vacation (or other personal time) • Paid parental leave • Paid time off for purposes of bereavement, voting, and/or attendance at naturalization proceedings • A comprehensive suite of benefits including medical, dental, vision, disability, life, and retirement savings focused on providing health and financial stability throughout the employee’s career Company Overview • What if you could shape built and natural environments – and the future of those that use them? With us, you can. It was founded in 1980, and is headquartered in Houston, Texas, USA, with a workforce of 10001+ employees. Its website is http://www.ccrd.com. Company H1B Sponsorship • WSP in the U.S. has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships, with 1 in 2022, 2 in 2021. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role.