Position Title: Technical Lead – SWIFT ISO 20022 Changes
About the Role:
We are seeking an experienced and skilled Technical Lead with expertise in SWIFT ISO 20022
messaging format changes to guide the technical implementation and integration of payment
systems aligned with the latest ISO 20022 standards. In this role, you will lead the technical
team in designing, developing, and implementing solutions for SWIFT payments, ensuring that
all changes to messaging formats, transaction types, and fields are seamlessly integrated into
our payment platforms.
As a Technical Lead, you will collaborate with architects, business analysts, and other technical
teams to ensure the efficient execution of the migration to SWIFT ISO 20022, from legacy
messaging formats to modernized solutions. You will be responsible for overseeing the
technical aspects of this transformation, including ensuring that all systems are compliant,
scalable, and optimized for performance.
Key Responsibilities:
 Lead Technical Implementation: Take charge of the technical implementation of
SWIFT ISO 20022 changes, leading the team in integrating new message formats,
fields, and transaction types into payment systems.
 Technical Design and Development: Lead the technical design and development of
payment solutions that align with the new SWIFT ISO 20022 standards. Ensure that all
system components are optimized for performance, scalability, and security.
 Message Format Mapping: Collaborate with business analysts to map business
requirements to the new ISO 20022 message structures. Ensure that message formats
are correctly translated and integrated across different systems and platforms.
 SWIFT Messaging Expertise: Utilize your deep understanding of SWIFT payment
messaging systems (MT and MX formats) to ensure that changes to SWIFT ISO 20022
are correctly implemented in payment transactions, settlement systems, and financial
messaging platforms.
 System Integration: Lead the integration of SWIFT payment systems with core banking
systems, APIs, settlement platforms, and third-party services. Ensure smooth
communication across various systems via ISO 20022 message types.
 Testing & Validation: Oversee and assist in the testing of new message formats,
ensuring that all systems are fully functional and compliant with SWIFT ISO 20022
changes. Participate in troubleshooting and resolving any issues that arise during
testing.
 Team Leadership and Mentorship: Provide leadership and mentorship to development
teams, guiding them in implementing best practices, coding standards, and ensuring
high-quality deliverables. Foster a collaborative team environment to achieve project
goals.

 Collaboration with Stakeholders: Work closely with architects, business analysts,
project managers, and external partners to ensure alignment on project goals, timelines,
and the successful implementation of ISO 20022 changes.
 Documentation and Reporting: Ensure thorough documentation of technical designs,
integration processes, and implementation plans. Provide status updates to senior
management on the progress of technical implementation and address any risks or
issues.
Key Requirements:
 Experience:
o 5-7 years of experience in a technical role with a focus on payment systems and
SWIFT messaging formats, specifically ISO 20022.
o Strong technical experience with SWIFT messaging, including both MT and MX
formats, and transitioning to the ISO 20022 standard.

 Technical Expertise:
o Deep knowledge of SWIFT ISO 20022 standards, message types, and how they
integrate into payment systems.
o Expertise in integrating payment systems with third-party platforms, APIs, and
cloud-based environments (AWS, Azure).

 Development & Integration Skills:
o Hands-on experience in system integration, including data mapping, message
processing, and APIs.
o Strong programming skills and familiarity with payment systems development
languages (Java, Python, etc.), as well as integration platforms.

 Problem-Solving & Troubleshooting:
o Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills to address and resolve technical
issues in payment systems and SWIFT message formats.
o Experience in debugging and optimizing payment processing systems to ensure
high availability and performance.

 Leadership Skills:
o Proven ability to lead and mentor a team of developers, guiding them through
complex technical implementations and ensuring adherence to best practices
and coding standards.
o Excellent collaboration and communication skills, with the ability to engage with
both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

 Project Delivery:

o Experience in delivering complex projects in Agile or Waterfall environments,
driving technical solutions from concept through delivery.