Solutions Architect, Shift4
Card Present
Travel every 6-8 week, ~15%
Commerce-enabling technology
Job no longer available
Commerce-enabling technology
1001+ employees
Job no longer available
Travel every 6-8 week, ~15%
1001+ employees
Company mission
To power commerce through our bold and determined spirit, and deliver the most trusted, comprehensive commerce experience.
Role
Who you are
- At least 5 years of proven experience as a Solution Architect, Pre-sale Engineer or Product Manager, at a global company
- Working knowledge of card present payment ecosystem, including parties involved, their responsibilities and expectations
- Knowledge & Experience in the online payment processing industry
- Knowledge of the UK and Irish payment processing industry
- Technical/Engineering background or engineering education
- Proven experience in analysing and defining requirements and building tech based solutions
- Exceptional communication and presentation skills (written and verbal, internal and external)
- Ability to work in a fast pace environment
- Strong sales capabilities and experience in customer facing teams
- Execution skills in a matrix environment
- Ability to travel (every 6-8 week, ~15%)
What the job involves
- Lead the technical engagement of the customers throughout their lifecycle to drive the sale, deployment, and adoption of our solutions
- Conduct technical presentations and architecture design sessions, to demonstrate the capabilities of Shift4 products and services, emphasizing how Shift4 can help their business grow (Pre-sales activities)
- Obtain high level understanding of the customers’ day to day processes, payment activities & needs
- Work with different internal teams (such as Product, sales, marketing, operations & support)
- Serve as a key contributor for current and future products and marketing strategies by collecting feedback from customers and market knowledge
- Conduct discovery and assessment workshops with clients, understand and document client needs, and suggest the Shift4 best solution
- Identify & build customized solutions for strategic customers and manage their delivery
- Be actively involved in analysis, solution design, client communication and implementation
Our take
An industry leader in integrated payment processing, Shift4 serves markets across North America, Europe and Asia. Its fintech solutions simplify complex payment ecosystems and power billions of transactions a year across many industries.
With hundreds of thousands of customers, Shift4 has developed hundreds of payment methods and processes a staggering $260 billion annually. Its clients include a large number of professional sports teams globally, as well as colleges and entertainment venues.
Interestingly for a company so far-reaching, the 1994-founded Shift4 only opened its stock with an IPO in 2020. Since then, it has established partnerships with companies such as the Minnesota Vikings American football team and software point-of-sale company Ingenico. This exemplifies the diversity of Shift4’s impressive client base.
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Company Specialist at Welcome to the Jungle
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Company
Funding (1 round)
Aug 2000
$7.3m
EARLY VC
Total funding: $7.3m
Company benefits
- Opportunities for career growth, skill-building, and advancement
- Wellness programs, including mental health resources
- Happy hours, office celebrations, and well-being initiatives
- Paid time off for relaxation and quality time with loved ones
- Various paid leave programs, including sick leave, parental leave, and more to support life's important moments
- Flexible work schedules empower you to manage your commitments effectively
- Employee-nominated "Top Gun Program" to recognize exceptional individuals
Company HQ
Center Valley, PA
Leadership
D. Taylor Lauber
(CEO)Formerly Principal at The Blackstone Group, Executive Relationship Manager at Merrill Lynch, Director of Technology at Lois Schneider Realtor and Project Manager at United Bank Card.
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