Job Summary:
">Senior EMV and Card Brand L3 Certifications Consultant
We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior EMV and Card Brand L3 Certifications Consultant to join our dynamic team in the payment services industry.
The ideal candidate will possess in-depth expertise in EMV standards, payment card brand certifications, and Level 3 (L3) testing and certifications for terminal and payment system integrations.
This role requires a strong technical background, attention to detail, and the ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure compliance with industry standards and seamless payment processing solutions.
Key Responsibilities:
* Lead and manage EMV Level 3 (L3) certifications for payment terminals, POS systems, and other payment solutions.
* Collaborate with card schemes (e.g., Visa, Mastercard, AMEX, Discover, etc.) to ensure compliance with brand-specific certification requirements.
* Develop and execute L3 test plans, scripts, and scenarios for certification and debugging.
* Develop and execute test plans, scripts, and scenarios for certification outside L3 Testing framework.
* Act as the primary point of contact for certification bodies and card brands, ensuring efficient and timely resolution of issues.
* Analyze and troubleshoot payment system integrations to ensure they meet EMV and card brand specifications.
* Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior team members and stakeholders involved in the certification process.
* Stay updated on industry regulations, EMVCo specifications, and card brand updates to adapt certification strategies.
* Work closely with development, QA, and product teams to ensure payment solutions are fully compliant and market-ready.
* Document certification processes, outcomes, and best practices for future reference and knowledge sharing.
* Support client-facing teams with expertise on EMV, card brand certifications, and payment ecosystem requirements.
Qualifications:
* Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related field.
* 3+ years of experience in the payment services industry, with a focus on EMV certifications and card brand compliance.
* Proven expertise in managing L3 certifications and a deep understanding of EMV standards and specifications.
* Strong knowledge of payment networks, protocols (ISO 8583, ISO 20022), and transaction flows.
* Familiarity with card brand certification tools and environments (e.g., ULBTT, M-TIP, CCRT etc.).
* Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to troubleshoot complex payment system issues.
* Strong communication and interpersonal skills to work effectively with internal teams, clients, and certification bodies.
* Experience with payment gateway integrations, terminal management systems, and related technologies is a plus.
What We Offer:
* Competitive salary and benefits package.
* Opportunities for professional growth and development in the fast-evolving payment industry.
* Collaborative and inclusive work environment.
* Exposure to cutting-edge payment technologies and global payment ecosystems.
Benefits:
* We offer an exciting, fast-paced and diverse working environment with employees of many different nationalities.
* We provide benefits to help you protect your health and financial security; and give you peace of mind.
* We also invest in your career growth with development resources that give you the opportunity to stretch and shine.