Certification Analyst, EMV & Host (Payments Domain)
NoblQ INC
Atlanta, GA
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JOB DETAILS
JOB TYPE
Temporary, Contractor, Full-time
SKILLS
Analysis Skills, Bug Tracking/Defect Management, Computer Science, Cross-Functional, Detail Oriented, Ecosystems, ISO (International Organization for Standardization), Identify Issues, Industry Standards, Mentoring, Organizational Skills, PCI, PCI-DSS, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Problem Solving Skills, Process Improvement, Quality Assurance, Team Lead/Manager, Technical Analysis, Test Case, Testing, Training/Teaching, Vehicle Fleets, Writing Skills
LOCATION
Atlanta, GA
POSTED
28 days ago
Job Title: Certification Analyst, EMV & Host (Payments Domain)
Location: [Atlanta, GA] Onsite
Job Summary
Key Responsibilities
- Manage multi-faceted certification projects end-to-end: scope definition, test planning, execution, defect resolution, and successful closure.
- Collaborate closely with Development, QA, Compliance, and Partner teams to ensure prompt readiness for certification.
- Lead and Execute EMV L3 Card Brand Certifications with processors / acquirers.
- Lead and Execute Fleet Card Certifications with processors / acquirers and Card Brands.
- Lead and Execute Host Message Specification Certifications with various processors / acquirers and Card Brands.
- Review & prepare Certification results - test cases, logs, evidence, and summary reports.
- Troubleshoot issues during test execution and coordinate defect triage with engineering and vendor teams.
- Maintain up-to-date knowledge of payment industry standards (e.g., EMVCo, PCI, ISO8583), certification requirements, and ecosystem changes.
- For senior candidates (5+ years):
- Lead cross-functional certification teams.
- Provide mentorship and training to junior analysts.
- Influence process improvements and certification strategy.
Required Skills & Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Computer Science, related technical field, or 3 - 5 years work experience in Card Payment Certifications.
- Hands-on experience in payments domain with strong exposure to:
- EMV Certification tools like FIME BTT, ICCSimTMat, or similar.
- EMV L3 / End-to-End Certification Process
- Host Message Specification Certifications with Processors and Acquirers
- Strong understanding of payment transaction flow, ISO8583 messages, and EMV technical analysis and problem solving.
- Good knowledge of payment terminal platforms (POS) and card schemes.
- Excellent analytical and troubleshooting skills.
- Strong verbal and written communication; ability to work with external stakeholders.
- Self-driven with strong project ownership, attention to detail, and cross-functional coordination skills.
- Prior experience in global certification environments is a plus.
Other Qualifications
- CSCIP/P Certification, or ETA CPP Certification is a plus.
- Exposure to PCI standards (PCI-DSS, PCI-PTS) is desirable.
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