**2-3 DAYS ONSITE IN KNUTSFORD, INSIDE IR35**
We are seeking a highly skilled Payments Business Analyst with strong experience in API integration and a solid understanding of the Payments domain. The ideal candidate will act as a bridge between business stakeholders and technical teams, ensuring seamless delivery of payment solutions and API-driven integrations.
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Key Responsibilities
* Requirements Gathering & Analysis
o Collaborate with business stakeholders to understand payment workflows, transaction processing, and integration needs.
o Document functional and non-functional requirements for APIs and payment systems.
* API Integration
o Work closely with engineering teams to design and validate API specifications (REST, SOAP, JSON, XML).
o Ensure API documentation is clear and aligns with business requirements.
* Payments Domain Expertise
o Analyze payment gateways, card networks, digital wallets, and real-time payment systems.
o Understand compliance requirements (PCI DSS, PSD2, tokenization, fraud prevention).
* Stakeholder Management
o Act as a liaison between product, technology, and operations teams.
o Conduct workshops, demos, and training sessions for stakeholders.
* Testing & Validation
o Support UAT and SIT phases by validating API responses and payment flows.
o Ensure data integrity and transaction accuracy across integrated systems.
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Required Skills & Qualifications
* Technical Skills
o Strong understanding of API design principles and integration patterns.
o Familiarity with tools like Postman, Swagger, and API monitoring solutions.
o Knowledge of payment processing systems, gateways, and settlement processes.
* Domain Expertise
o Hands-on experience in Payments industry (cards, wallets, UPI, ACH, etc.).
o Understanding of regulatory and compliance frameworks (PCI DSS, PSD2).
LA International is a HMG approved ICT Recruitment and Project Solutions Consultancy, operating globally from the largest single site in the UK as an IT Consultancy or as an Employment Business & Agency depending upon the precise nature of the work, for security cleared jobs or non-clearance vacancies, LA International welcome applications from all sections of the community and from people with diverse experience and backgrounds.
Award Winning LA International, winner of the Recruiter Awards for Excellence, Best IT Recruitment Company, Best Public Sector Recruitment Company and overall Gold Award winner, has now secured the most prestigious business award that any business can receive, The Queens Award for Enterprise: International Trade, for the second consecutive period.
