Product, Solution Design & Architecture (Technical), Director

Company Description

Visa is a world leader in payments and technology, with over 259 billion payments transactions flowing safely between consumers, merchants, financial institutions, and government entities in more than 200 countries and territories each year. Our mission is to connect the world through the most innovative, convenient, reliable, and secure payments network, enabling individuals, businesses, and economies to thrive while driven by a common purpose – to uplift everyone, everywhere by being the best way to pay and be paid.

Make an impact with a purpose-driven industry leader. Join us today and experience Life at Visa.

Job Description

Team Summary

The Product and Solutions team is responsible for core product management, product development, value-added services, and digital partnerships. In Vietnam, the team operates as part of Visa’s IPVMC cluster, collaborating across functions and services.

If you possess strong business acumen, analytical skills, and a solid understanding of payment processes and banking products—and are eager to help strengthen Visa’s position as a leading payments solutions provider in Vietnam—we encourage you to apply.

What a Solution Design & Architecture, Director does at Visa

As a Solution Design & Architecture Director for Vietnam and Laos, you will be responsible for designing, developing, and implementing cutting-edge technology solutions. You will work closely with cross-functional teams, including Product Management, Engineering, Operations, and Sales to ensure that Visa’s solutions are robust, scalable, and aligned with business objectives.

This role demands a strategic thinker with a deep technical background, strong leadership skills and ability to engage C-Level of clients.

Reporting to the Head of Product & VAS, the individual will mainly interact with the digital teams, IT and business teams of our FI & Non-FI clients.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Leadership and Strategy
   • Develop and communicate a comprehensive architectural vision that aligns with Visa’s business strategy and objectives.
   • Collaborate with senior leadership to define technology roadmaps and investment priorities.
2. Solution Design and Development:
   • Oversee the design of scalable, secure, and high-performance technology solutions.
   • Ensure that architectural designs meet business requirements, industry standards, and regulatory compliance.
   • Drive innovation by staying current with emerging technologies and industry trends.
3. Collaboration and Stakeholder Management:
   • Foster strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including product managers, engineering teams, clients, and partners.
   • Act as a key liaison between technology and business teams to ensure seamless integration of new solutions.
   • Present architectural concepts and solutions to senior leadership and stakeholders.
4. Quality Assurance and Best Practices:
   • Establish and enforce best practices for architecture, including design patterns and performance optimization.
   • Champion a culture of continuous improvement and technical excellence.
5. Risk Management and Problem Solving:
   • Identify potential risks and develop mitigation strategies to ensure the reliability and security of Visa’s solutions.
   • Provide expert guidance in troubleshooting and resolving complex technical issues.
   • Lead root cause analysis and implement corrective actions to prevent recurrence.

Qualifications

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field; Master’s degree preferred.
• 12+ years of experience in solution architecture, with a proven track record of designing and delivering complex technology solutions.
• Strong technical expertise in areas such as cloud computing, microservices, APIs, security, and data management.
• Excellent leadership skills, with experience managing and developing high-performing teams.
• Exceptional communication and presentation skills, with the ability to articulate complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
• Proven ability to drive innovation and stay ahead of industry trends.
• Strong problem-solving skills and a proactive approach to identifying and addressing challenges.
• Experience in the financial services or payments industry is a plus.

Additional Information

Visa is an EEO Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status. Visa will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with EEOC guidelines and applicable local law.