# Cards Issuing Architect — Virtusa

Canonical: https://jobxdubai.com/jobs/li-4440440292-cards-issuing-architect
Location: Dubai, UAE
Type: full_time · Level: senior
Monthly salary: AED 30,000 to 50,000 per month (estimated, not employer-stated) (UAE salaries are tax-free)
Posted: 2026-07-21
Apply: https://www.linkedin.com/jobs/view/cards-issuing-architect-at-virtusa-4440440292?_l=en

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## Description

Domain Expertise

• Strong knowledge of Cards Issuing (Credit, Debit, Prepaid).

• Deep understanding of the card lifecycle issuance, activation, renewal,

replacement.

• Experience with digital banking, fintech, customer onboarding, KYC/AML, and

risk management.

• Understanding of Enterprise Architecture frameworks such as TOGAF.

Technical Skills

• Hands-on experience with card platforms such as TSYS PRIME, FIS, First Data,

or equivalent issuing platforms.

• Strong knowledge of Visa, Mastercard, UnionPay, BIN management, EMV, and

tokenization.

• Expertise in API design and integration (REST APIs, Open APIs).

• Integration experience with

• Core Banking

• Fraud systems

• Digital wallets (Apple Pay, Google Pay)

• Strong understanding of

• Microservices Architecture

• SOA

• Cloud platforms (AWS/Azure/GCP)

• Docker, Kubernetes

• CI/CD and DevOps practices

• Knowledge of PCI-DSS, cryptography, secure key management, tokenization, and

regulatory compliance.

Architecture Skills

• Solution architecture and system design.

• Ability to convert business requirements into scalable technical solutions.

• Architecture governance and design reviews.

• Stakeholder and vendor management.

• Strong presentation, communication, and documentation skills.

• Strategic thinking, innovation, and problem-solving capabilities.

Competencies

• Digital Architecture

• Web & Mobile Architecture

• Integration Technologies

• Agile Delivery

• Cloud

• DevOps

• Presentation & Stakeholder Management

Qualifications

• Bachelor Degree in Engineering, MCA, or Masters in Computer Science.

• 8–10 years of relevant experience.

• Preferred certifications

• TOGAF / Enterprise Architecture

• SOA Certification

• Cloud Certification

• Microservices Architecture Certification

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## Requirements

Bachelor Degree in Engineering, MCA, or Masters in Computer Science. 8–10 years of relevant experience. Preferred certifications: TOGAF / Enterprise Architecture, SOA Certification, Cloud Certification, Microservices Architecture Certification.

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