Senior Certifications Consultant

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Job Description

We are looking for a Senior EMV and Card Brand L3 Certifications Consultant to work in our EU Locations

Job Summary:

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior EMV and Card Brand L3 Certifications Consultant to join our dynamic team in the payment services industry. The ideal candidate will possess in-depth expertise in EMV standards, payment card brand certifications, and Level 3 (L3) testing and certifications for terminal and payment system integrations. This role requires a strong technical background, attention to detail, and the ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure compliance with industry standards and seamless payment processing solutions.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage EMV Level 3 (L3) certifications for payment terminals, POS systems, and other payment solutions.

• Collaborate with card schemes (e.g., Visa, Mastercard, AMEX, Discover, etc.) to ensure compliance with brand-specific certification requirements.

• Develop and execute L3 test plans, scripts, and scenarios for certification and debugging.

• Develop and execute test plans, scripts, and scenarios for certification outside L3 Testing framework.

• Act as the primary point of contact for certification bodies and card brands, ensuring efficient and timely resolution of issues.

• Analyze and troubleshoot payment system integrations to ensure they meet EMV and card brand specifications.

• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior team members and stakeholders involved in the certification process.

• Stay updated on industry regulations, EMVCo specifications, and card brand updates to adapt certification strategies.

• Work closely with development, QA, and product teams to ensure payment solutions are fully compliant and market-ready.

• Document certification processes, outcomes, and best practices for future reference and knowledge sharing.

• Support client-facing teams with expertise on EMV, card brand certifications, and payment ecosystem requirements.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related field.

• 3+ years of experience in the payment services industry, with a focus on EMV certifications and card brand compliance.

• Proven expertise in managing L3 certifications and a deep understanding of EMV standards and specifications.

• Strong knowledge of payment networks, protocols (ISO 8583, ISO 20022), and transaction flows.

• Familiarity with card brand certification tools and environments (e.g., ULBTT, M-TIP, CCRT etc.).

• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to troubleshoot complex payment system issues.

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills to work effectively with internal teams, clients, and certification bodies.

• Experience with payment gateway integrations, terminal management systems, and related technologies is a plus.

• Preferred Skills:

  • Certification in EMV or related standards (e.g., EMVCo, PCI DSS) is highly desirable.

  • Hands-on experience with scripting languages or testing tools for payment systems.

  • Familiarity with cloud-based payment platforms and emerging payment technologies.

• What We Offer:

  • Competitive salary and benefits package.

  • Opportunities for professional growth and development in the fast-evolving payment industry.

  • Collaborative and inclusive work environment.

  • Exposure to cutting-edge payment technologies and global payment ecosystems

The role offers a hybrid / flexible schedule, which means there's an in-office expectation of 3 or more days per week and the flexibility to work outside the office location for the other days.

This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship.

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If there’s anything we can do to accommodate a disability during any portion of the application or hiring process, please refer to our disability accommodations for applicants.

Benefits:

We offer an exciting, fast-paced and diverse working environment with employees of many different nationalities. We provide benefits to help you protect your health and financial security; and give you peace of mind. We also invest in your career growth with development resources that give you the opportunity to stretch and shine.