Principal Payments Architect (Ireland)
Type: Associates
Vacancy Id 2514
About Us
Founded in 2002, CubeMatch is a global financial services consulting firm delivering complex programmes across strategy, technology, digital and innovation. With over 400 employees worldwide, the firm is known for its hands-on approach, strong client partnerships and consistent delivery of impactful, lasting results. Despite its global presence, CubeMatch remains proudly people-driven, with a flat structure that empowers individuals to contribute, lead and shape the company’s direction. The culture is entrepreneurial, collaborative and diverse, fostering innovation, continuous learning and professional growth. At CubeMatch, joining us means more than taking on a role — it means becoming part of a story we are building together.
Job Description
CubeMatch is seeking a Principal Payments Architect to act as the bank’s subject matter expert for Payments Architecture, providing strategic architectural leadership and hands-on technical guidance across critical payment platforms and transformation programmes. The role is responsible for designing secure, resilient, and regulatory-compliant payment solutions while supporting delivery teams across domestic and international payment initiatives.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and own end-to-end payments architecture and solution design.
- Act as design authority for payment-related initiatives and governance forums.
- Define architecture standards, patterns, and best practices for payment platforms.
- Provide hands-on technical leadership across design, integration, and implementation activities.
- Review and produce technical artefacts including HLDs, LLDs, and integration designs.
- Support SEPA, SWIFT, ISO20022, and payment modernisation programmes.
- Troubleshoot complex payment processing and reconciliation issues.
- Ensure payment solutions meet regulatory, security, resilience, and audit requirements.
- Drive disaster recovery, failover, monitoring, and operational resilience strategies.
- Collaborate with engineering, security, risk, operations, and programme stakeholders.
- Mentor architects and senior engineers and contribute to technical leadership forums
Qualifications / Essential Skills & Attributes
- Strong expertise in Payments Architecture within banking and financial services.
- Deep knowledge of SEPA, SWIFT, ISO20022, payment processing, and reconciliation.
- Experience with domestic and international payment platforms and clearing processes.
- Strong hands-on technical architecture and integration experience.
- Ability to design scalable, resilient, and secure payment solutions.
- Experience producing architecture and technical design documentation.
- Strong understanding of payment lifecycles, event processing, and ledger alignment.
- Knowledge of regulatory and compliance requirements related to payments.
- Experience with resilience, disaster recovery, and operational monitoring strategies.
- Excellent stakeholder management, leadership, and communication skills.
- Ability to mentor teams and provide technical leadership across complex programmes.
Why CubeMatch?
- Being part of a team that values integrity and ethical conduct above all else.
- Collaborating with colleagues who are passionate about driving innovation and positive change.
- Joining an inclusive and diverse workplace where your contributions are recognized and appreciated.
- Accessing professional development opportunities to grow and advance in your career.
Awards and Recognition
- Women in Finance Awards 2026 – Winner: Diversity, Equality & Inclusion Strategy of the Year
- Europe FinTech Awards 2025 – Winner: Young Achiever of the Year
- FS Awards 2025 – Winner
- Europe FinTech Awards 2024 – Winner: Best Employer Award
- FS Awards 2024 – Winner: Employee Experience Award
Our Values
Relationships & Reputation: We engage with our employees, associates, and clients to build strong, trusted, long-lasting relationships that deliver value.
Expertise: We invest in our employees & associates through learning & development, communication, and engagement to allow us to have the best talents to match our clients’ needs.
Always evolving: We create a working environment of respect, a culture of listening and learning; while always evolving to ensure we align with the industry's latest needs.
We deliver: We have over two decades of experience where we consistently deliver quantifiable results & sustainable process improvements.
If you are inspired by our values and believe that you can contribute to our culture of integrity, innovation, collaboration, and growth, we encourage you to apply. Join us at CubeMatch and help us build a workplace where values matter.
Diversity and Inclusion Statement
At CubeMatch, our drive comes from finding joy in both work and life, drawing inspiration from the diverse perspectives of our team members. We believe in harnessing the power of these differences to drive positive change for our clients and communities, creating a ripple effect of impact.
Every individual is an integral part of our narrative, and we aim to build a workforce that mirrors the diversity of the world around us. We deeply value all the unique qualities that define you, both seen and unseen.
We seek out exceptional talent and provide unwavering support to help our teams learn, grow, and celebrate achievements together. At the heart of our organization lies the belief that unity strengthens us, and diverse viewpoints enrich our approach, enabling us to drive meaningful change.
We acknowledge and appreciate the skills stemming from your life experiences and learning journeys. Whether you're at the beginning of your career, returning to the workforce, exploring new directions, or embracing a fulfilling journey beyond retirement, we recognize the value each path brings, with its own array of working methods.
Above all, we encourage you to embrace your authentic self and prioritize a healthy work-life balance, knowing that true success is fuelled by a sense of fulfilment in all aspects of life.