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Lead Architect – Cross-Border Business Unit Role Summary We are seeking a seasoned Lead Architect to drive strategic architecture initiatives across a fast-growing Cross-Border business unit. This role focuses on assessing and shaping the technology landscape for cross-border operations, and designing a modern data platform and digital services ecosystem. The ideal candidate brings deep expertise in enterprise architecture, transport systems, data platforms, and microservices-based product organizations — with the ability to translate business needs into scalable, secure, and future-proof technical solutions, while inspiring teams and stakeholders around a clear architectural vision. Key Responsibilities Architecture Leadership Assess and document the current technology landscape for cross-border logistics and transport platforms Define scalable, secure, and modular reference architectures for logistics, transport, and digital services Lead the design of a modern data platform architecture (lakehouse, data mesh) and define key data products Support the definition of architecture for e-commerce integrations and API digital services Platform Development & Guidance Create and review technical designs for coherence, scalability, and resilience across domains Guide the adoption of microservices and product-centric architecture models Provide architectural support for event-driven architecture (EDA) initiatives, including Kafka-based event streaming and schema governance Collaboration & Governance Work closely with product owners, developers, and business analysts to translate business requirements into technical architectures Collaborate with suppliers and remote teams to ensure cross-functional alignment and delivery Contribute to architecture governance and quality enablement across teams Innovation & Best Practices Stay current on advancements in cloud-native technologies, data platforms, and e-commerce ecosystems Ensure compliance with data security standards and establish governance practices for APIs and schemas Promote architectural best practices across teams and domains

Location: Paris but Madrid or Milan is accepted. The consultant must speak French, English, and either Italian or Spanish . 🏠 Hybrid model: on‑site presence required at the beginning, then 2-3 days of remote work per week after 3 months. 📄 Contract: Freelance or umbrella company (no subcontracting). The mission may lead to a permanent position (CDI), so the consultant must be open to considering a full‑time role after several months of collaboration. Context An international payments provider is strengthening its implementation team dedicated to payment acceptance flows. The team intervenes after contract signature to support merchants in integrating e‑commerce and terminal solutions, with a strong technical dimension and significant client interaction. To support the growing volume of European projects, the company is looking for an Implementation Lead with strong expertise in payment acceptance and who, in addition to English, speaks either Italian or Spanish to communicate effectively with clients. Important: A solid background in payment acceptance flows is mandatory. Role The Implementation Lead is responsible for the end‑to‑end implementation of payment acceptance solutions, overseeing technical integrations post‑signature and coordinating all stakeholders. The role combines: Project management (Agile / Scrum / SAFe) Client relationship Technical analysis (APIs, payment flows, logs) Cross‑functional coordination with internal teams (tech, product, QA, etc.) Responsibilities Take ownership of implementation projects after contract signature. Manage all topics related to payment acceptance (e‑commerce and terminals). Analyze and understand APIs, authorization flows, logs, and technical reports. Manage several projects in parallel across different countries. Coordinate interactions between merchants, technical teams, QA, and product. Ensure high‑quality functional and technical integration. Participate in agile ceremonies with international teams. Required Profile Mandatory skills At least 5 years of project management experience. Very strong knowledge of payment acceptance. Experience in technical environments: APIs, logs, payment flows. Strong communication skills and ability to simplify technical topics. Experience in client onboarding / functional coordination. Proficiency in one of the following language combinations: French + English + Italian French + English + Spanish Former engineer, QA, or developer who moved into project management. Experience with a payment acceptance provider (Ingenico, Worldline, AxIS, PSP, etc.). High autonomy, analytical mindset, strong client‑service orientation. Comfortable with international projects and multiple stakeholders.