Senior Application Manager

Unleash innovation in financial technology — lead the future of secure, seamless payments!

Portugal – Remote work model - you must be located in Portugal

As a Senior Payment Platform Application Manager , you will be working for our client, a globally recognized leader in financial services. You will play a crucial role in managing and optimizing payment processing systems, ensuring they meet the highest standards of security, efficiency, and compliance. Join us to advance cutting-edge payment architectures that transform the industry and accelerate your career growth.

Your main responsibilities:

• Oversee the operation and maintenance of critical payment processing applications, ensuring stability and compliance
• Manage incident and change management processes within banking or financial services environments
• Collaborate on system integration efforts, including interface development with APIs, message queues, and clearing systems like TIPS and RT1
• Implement troubleshooting, root-cause analysis, and performance tuning for complex IT landscapes
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams to deliver seamless updates and enhancements in line with evolving regulatory standards
• Monitor and enforce security protocols, including fraud prevention, sanctions screening, and information security measures
• Maintain deep understanding of ISO 20022 message formats, SEPA SCT/SDD, SEPA Instant Payments, and other relevant standards
• Drive automation and DevOps practices to improve deployment cycles and operational efficiency

You're ideal for this role if you have:

• Over 5 years of experience in payment processing or related banking IT environments
• Strong knowledge of European payment schemes, especially SEPA SCT/SDD, SEPA Instant Payments (RT1), and T2
• Proficiency with Unix/Linux and Windows Server environments, scripting, and system monitoring
• Hands-on experience with relational databases such as Oracle, SQL Server, or PostgreSQL, including PL/SQL and SQL
• Familiarity with application servers, web services (REST/SOAP), and middleware architectures
• Deep understanding of core banking systems, payment architectures, and regulatory requirements

It is a strong plus if you have:

• Certifications or experience in ITSM, ITIL, or DevOps tools and practices
• Knowledge of cloud environments and data-center operations
• Experience with security frameworks, anti-fraud solutions, or compliance systems

Language required for the role:

Fluent in English

Eligibility to work in Europe:

Only candidates with an existing legal right to work in the European Union will be considered for this role.

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Interested? Apply now and include your CV (preferably in English) along with a statement confirming your consent to the processing and storage of your personal data.