Card Systems Implementation Specialist

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Card Systems Implementation Specialist in the Payments Technology Department driving card payment implementations and ensuring compliance while collaborating across teams.

Posted 6/1/2026contractRemote • 🇪🇺 Anywhere in EuropeJuniorMid-Level💰 €4,000 - €7,000 per monthWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

SOAPSQL

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Configure and launch card products across enterprise card processing platforms, including debit, credit, prepaid, and virtual card programmes
Implement and maintain card product parameters, BIN setups, transaction controls, fee structures, and lifecycle workflows
Configure EMV chip and contactless payment profiles, including AIDs, CVM lists, CAPKs, and transaction routing logic
Design and support ISO 8583 integrations with card schemes, ATM/POS networks, acquirers, and third-party processors
Integrate payment systems with external platforms via REST and SOAP APIs, including fraud prevention, AML, loyalty, and digital banking solutions
Coordinate HSM-related activities including cryptographic key exchanges, PIN verification services, and secure key ceremonies
Support implementation and certification of 3D Secure (3DS 2.x) and digital wallet tokenisation services such as Apple Pay and Google Pay
Lead technical certification activities with Visa and Mastercard, including simulator testing, defect resolution, and compliance validation
Execute SIT, UAT, regression, and transaction flow testing across complex card payment environments
Provide production support, root-cause analysis, and configuration optimisation for live card processing systems

Requirements

What you’ll need

2–5 years of hands-on experience with card management or card processing platforms in implementation, configuration, or technical analyst roles
Strong practical experience with enterprise platforms such as Tieto Card Suite, BASE24, SmartVista, Way4, or TSYS Card Tech
Solid understanding of the full card payment lifecycle, including authorisation, clearing, settlement, disputes, and chargebacks
Practical knowledge of ISO 8583 messaging standards and card scheme transaction processing
Experience supporting Visa and/or Mastercard certification activities and scheme compliance processes
Good understanding of EMV chip, contactless payments, and PCI DSS requirements within card data environments
Experience working with REST/SOAP APIs, integrations, and technical documentation
SQL skills and the ability to analyse transaction data, troubleshoot issues, and validate configurations

Benefits

Comp & perks

Opportunity to work on large-scale card payment infrastructure supporting millions of daily transactions
Exposure to complex international payment implementations and scheme-certified environments
Flexible hybrid or remote working model within Europe
Professional development support including payment scheme and certification training
Collaborative international team environment with strong technical expertise
Clear career progression into senior implementation, architecture, or lead specialist roles
Competitive compensation package with long-term growth opportunities in FinTech

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Hard Skills & Tools

card processingEMV chipcontactless paymentsISO 8583REST APIsSOAP APIsSQL3D Securetransaction flow testingconfiguration optimisation

Soft Skills

root-cause analysisproblem-solvingcommunicationcoordinationleadership

Certifications

Visa certificationMastercard certificationPCI DSS