Payments Technology Lead

Location: Leeds, Thorpe Park, Hybrid working.  

Now let's talk about your role: 

Are you ready to take on a pivotal role in Lowell's tech team?

We're seeking a Payments Technology Lead to manage our internal and external Payments services, ensuring top-notch currency, performance, availability, and security.

You'll safeguard data security standards, access management, and system observability. Partnering with our IT Vendor Manager, you'll oversee relationships with key payment providers and future partners.

The successful candidate will collaborate with stakeholders to shape the strategic payments roadmap and manage Payment platforms across Test and Pre-production. Additionally, you'll ensure robust observability and Management Information reporting, working closely with stakeholders, service management teams, external parties, and our BI and Data teams.

If you're passionate about driving excellence in payments technology, we want to hear from you!

What we need from you: 

• Experience in IT and business/industry with a background in payments technology
• Knowledge of UK payment schemes (Visa, MasterCard, GooglePay, ApplePay, PayPal, BACS, CHAPS, FPS, Direct Debit)
• Experience working with suppliers of payment providers/gateways
• Knowledge of regulatory frameworks (PCI DSS, PSD2)

A mission that gives back:  

Our people are our greatest asset. That means part of our mission is building a workplace where you can grow with us, and help us go on to make a difference, together. 

Together, we go further - and it starts with you.

You'll also have lots of opportunities to make an impact on your personal development. At Lowell we have a big focus on helping our colleagues develop their careers and grow with us, together. 

So, whatever your culture, gender identity, religion, ethnicity, age, neurodiversity, or disability status, if you're ready to help us make credit work better for all, we think you'll fit right in. Our people are our strength, so we build strong teams thriving with diverse voices, and offer benefits that can keep our people strong. 

 That means… 

• Discretionary annual bonus for a job well done.
• 3% flexible benefits; choose additional benefits or take as cash each month. Whether it's extra holiday or dental cover, there's something for you. 
• Hybrid working environment: Work in our new purpose-built Leeds office at Thorpe Park, designed to support collaborative working and those meaningful moments you'll only get from being in the office. 
• Free parking when you are in the office and when working from home, you'll be fully equipped with everything you need to be successful. 
• 28 days holiday plus public holidays with the option to purchase up to an additional 5 days. 
• Life assurance. 
• A fantastic culture with more little perks along the way including self-development opportunities, recognition awards, and on-site gym facilities. 
• Wellbeing support and a programme of webinars and classes geared towards mindfulness.  

So, if you're interested in adding your voice to our fantastic team of people, take the first step and apply today…