Lead Solution Analyst (EMV) at Absa Group Limited (Absa)

Job Summary

We are looking for a Lead Solution Analyst (EMV) with deep technical understanding of EMV in the payments ecosystem. Must have a demonstrated history in EMV, contactless and NFC mobile payment technology implementations.

Job Description

Responsibilities

• Create, configure and maintain chip card (EMV) application parameters
• Certification of the host and chip cards with schemes i.e. Visa and Mastercard
• Create, configure and maintain P3 parameters
• Creation of APDU commands for issuer scripting
• Manage programming related tasks specific to all assigned projects including requirements gathering, code development, QA testing, client approval, production release, and documentation with relevant training
• Working close with different card manufacturers and raising change request for new project and enhancement
• Involved in key generation process and exchanging of keys with different 3rd parties
• Involved in impact analysis, troubleshooting, support and training for deployed EMV solutions
• Prepare detailed product documentation, deployment plan, and software test plans
• Assist business with EMV card behavior and aligning EMV card behavior with business requirements
• Keeping up with association (PASA, Visa, Mastercard, Reserve Bank & Bankserv, EMVco) and EMV new releases, new requirements, new specifications and make sure the bank is aligned with these
• IT Project management on small enhancements

Technologies/System used:

• UL BTT & PVT
• Smartspy
• P3
• Card Association protocols and tools i.e. Visa & Mastercard
• IBM Mainframe
• HSM
• EKMF
• Agile Methodology

Education

Bachelor's Degree: Information Technology