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Cards Issuing Architect - Digital Banking and Fintech Platforms Job Vacancy in UAE Dubai

Posted date [2025-06-21]   (ID: 35659)
Gulf and UAE company jobs
Dicetek is a global IT Solutions and Services Company founded in 2006, headquartered in Singapore. We are expanding our global network while delivering cost-effective consulting services. Our operational offices are located in India, UAE, Singapore, and the USA.

Focusing on various sectors including Banking & Financial Services, Telecom, Government, Oil & Gas, Logistics, Supply Chain, Real Estate, and Manufacturing, we offer top-notch Information Technology Solutions and Professional Consulting Services.

We have built a solid reputation in the technology industry for exceptional service, guided by our core values of integrity, thought leadership, and excellence in the ever-evolving IT landscape. We aim to foster lasting relationships with our clients, prioritizing their satisfaction as a key performance indicator. This commitment has positioned us as a preferred partner for many.

With over a decade of experience, we have a proven track record in consulting across diverse technical roles and industries. Our specialized team of over 1,200 IT Consultants combines international expertise with in-depth local market knowledge....

Cards Issuing Architect - Digital Banking and Fintech Platforms

Job Overview
Dicetek LLC is hiring a Cards Issuing Architect for a strategic role in Dubai focused on designing and managing modern card issuance platforms. This full-time position supports the end-to-end architecture of credit, debit, and prepaid card systems, including integration with digital wallets, fraud systems, and global payment networks. Ideal candidates will bring extensive technical and domain experience in banking, digital payments, and cloud-native architecture.

Job Details
Job Location: Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Industry: Banking
Function: Systems Engineering
Salary: 28000-33000 monthly (Market estimated)
Gender: Any
Candidate Nationality: Any
Candidate Current Location: Any
Job Type: Full Time

Job Overview
As the Cards Issuing Architect, you will lead the architectural design for issuing systems and services across the card lifecycle. You will collaborate with product, compliance, and operations teams to support card launches, ensure regulatory compliance, and drive innovation through secure, scalable, and integrated platforms.

Key Responsibilities

* Architect card issuance platforms covering issuance, activation, renewal, and replacement
* Design integrations with systems like TSYS, FIS, First Data, or in-house platforms
* Develop RESTful APIs to connect card systems with core banking, digital wallets, and fraud monitoring tools
* Ensure architectural compliance with EMV, PCI-DSS, GDPR, and tokenization standards
* Support product lifecycle management in collaboration with product and compliance teams
* Manage token provisioning for Apple Pay, Google Pay, and other digital wallets
* Lead modernization efforts using cloud-native tools on AWS, Azure, or GCP
* Implement microservices-based architecture using Docker, Kubernetes, and CI/CD pipelines
* Provide architectural governance, documentation, and system blueprinting
* Stay current on fintech trends, neobank models, and customer onboarding frameworks

Governance & Standards

* Apply TOGAF or similar enterprise architecture principles in project execution
* Ensure adherence to regulatory frameworks and secure system design practices
* Document solution architecture and lead internal architecture review boards

Job Requirements

* 8–12 years of experience in card issuance systems, payments architecture, or banking technology
* Deep understanding of issuing platforms (e.g., TSYS, FIS), BIN management, EMV, and tokenization
* Strong knowledge of Visa, Mastercard, UnionPay, and local switch networks
* Proficiency in API integration, cloud systems (AWS/Azure), and microservices architecture
* Experience with PCI-DSS, secure key management, and cryptographic controls
* Background in launching and scaling card products with cross-functional teams
* Familiarity with enterprise frameworks such as TOGAF and architectural best practices
* Excellent documentation and stakeholder communication skills

What We Offer

* Strategic role shaping digital card platforms in a leading banking environment
* Exposure to global payment networks and modern financial technologies
* Competitive compensation and growth-focused career track
* Collaboration with a high-performing architecture and innovation team

About the Company
Dicetek LLC is a global technology and consulting leader based in Dubai, delivering mission-critical solutions across banking, payments, and fintech sectors. Known for innovation in digital banking, Dicetek supports top-tier financial institutions in developing secure, modern, and scalable platforms. Find architecture and digital transformation roles like this on careersingulf.com and join Dicetek’s future-driven technology team.
Job Title Cards Issuing Architect - Digital Banking and Fintech Platforms
Job Description Cards Issuing Architect - Digital Banking and Fintech Platforms

Job Overview
Dicetek LLC is hiring a Cards Issuing Architect for a strategic role in Dubai focused on designing and managing modern card issuance platforms. This full-time position supports the end-to-end architecture of credit, debit, and prepaid card systems, including integration with digital wallets, fraud systems, and global payment networks. Ideal candidates will bring extensive technical and domain experience in banking, digital payments, and cloud-native architecture.

Job Details
Job Location: Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Industry: Banking
Function: Systems Engineering
Salary: 28000-33000 monthly (Market estimated)
Gender: Any
Candidate Nationality: Any
Candidate Current Location: Any
Job Type: Full Time

Job Overview
As the Cards Issuing Architect, you will lead the architectural design for issuing systems and services across the card lifecycle. You will collaborate with product, compliance, and operations teams to support card launches, ensure regulatory compliance, and drive innovation through secure, scalable, and integrated platforms.

Key Responsibilities

* Architect card issuance platforms covering issuance, activation, renewal, and replacement
* Design integrations with systems like TSYS, FIS, First Data, or in-house platforms
* Develop RESTful APIs to connect card systems with core banking, digital wallets, and fraud monitoring tools
* Ensure architectural compliance with EMV, PCI-DSS, GDPR, and tokenization standards
* Support product lifecycle management in collaboration with product and compliance teams
* Manage token provisioning for Apple Pay, Google Pay, and other digital wallets
* Lead modernization efforts using cloud-native tools on AWS, Azure, or GCP
* Implement microservices-based architecture using Docker, Kubernetes, and CI/CD pipelines
* Provide architectural governance, documentation, and system blueprinting
* Stay current on fintech trends, neobank models, and customer onboarding frameworks

Governance & Standards

* Apply TOGAF or similar enterprise architecture principles in project execution
* Ensure adherence to regulatory frameworks and secure system design practices
* Document solution architecture and lead internal architecture review boards

Job Requirements

* 8–12 years of experience in card issuance systems, payments architecture, or banking technology
* Deep understanding of issuing platforms (e.g., TSYS, FIS), BIN management, EMV, and tokenization
* Strong knowledge of Visa, Mastercard, UnionPay, and local switch networks
* Proficiency in API integration, cloud systems (AWS/Azure), and microservices architecture
* Experience with PCI-DSS, secure key management, and cryptographic controls
* Background in launching and scaling card products with cross-functional teams
* Familiarity with enterprise frameworks such as TOGAF and architectural best practices
* Excellent documentation and stakeholder communication skills

What We Offer

* Strategic role shaping digital card platforms in a leading banking environment
* Exposure to global payment networks and modern financial technologies
* Competitive compensation and growth-focused career track
* Collaboration with a high-performing architecture and innovation team

About the Company
Dicetek LLC is a global technology and consulting leader based in Dubai, delivering mission-critical solutions across banking, payments, and fintech sectors. Known for innovation in digital banking, Dicetek supports top-tier financial institutions in developing secure, modern, and scalable platforms. Find architecture and digital transformation roles like this on careersingulf.com and join Dicetek’s future-driven technology team.
Post Details
Job Start Date
Salary from 28000.00
Salary to 33000.00
Number of Vacancies 1
Location Job Location -> UAE Dubai
Location City Dubai
    
Desired Candidate's Profile
Gender No Preference
Nationality
Candidate Current Location
Job Classification
Job Type Job Type -> Full-time
Industry Type Job Industry -> Banking
Job Function Job Functions -> Systems
Employers Details
Company DiceTek UAE
Contact Person Dicetek Dubai
Designation HR Manager
Telephone 042999002
Email info(at)dicetekuae.com