Jr. Payment Certification Specialist

Job Title: Jr. Payment Certification Specialist

Reports To: Director of Payments Ops

Department: Major Merchants

Location: Alpharetta, GA (Hybrid)

Grade: 14

Our Company: Priority Technology Holdings, Inc. is a leading financial technology company that specializes in providing integrated payments and banking solutions. Our innovative native platform empowers businesses to effortlessly collect, store, and send money in a scalable manner. We are committed to revolutionizing the way companies handle their financial transactions by offering cutting-edge technology and exceptional customer service.

Job Summary: In this position you will work with our level 3 terminal end to end certifications team and our card brand certification team. You will work closely with the product and various development teams and partners including acquiring banks, card networks and labs to ensure all certification requirements have been met. This will include certifying any new product/service with the different networks when required.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• In charge of the EMV Certification Intake Process.

• Validate certification prerequisites including EMVCO, PCI and TQM .
• Be responsible for assessing and evaluating quality assurance test requirements to determine the scope of the functionality to be covered by testing based on platform, message specifications, connectivity, market and features.
• Conduct testing and certification and document test results. Analyze test results with engineers using troubleshooting skills to determine possible failure points.
• Manage all internal and third-party test tools and create and maintain test plans including vendor-provided test cases. Assist with the EMV Certification Intake Process.
• Report on and maintain status of EMV certification and other certification projects regularly.
• Assist with all certification projects which includes but not limited to planning, research, and testing.
• Other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• Minimum 2 years experience in payment processing and card brand certifications.
• Two years experience with merchant point-of-sale technology.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office and G-Suites.
• Strong communication skills both written and verbal.

PREFERED REQUIREMENTS:

• Be a self-starter in a cross-functional environment.
• Team-player who can also work independently.
• Ability to multitask, prioritize, and meet deadlines.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Adaptability.

Compensation and Benefits:

• Compensation range: $50k - $62k
• End of Year Discretionary Bonus
• Unlimited PTO after year 1 (3 weeks to start)
• Medical, Dental & Vision
• 401k Match
• Education Expense Reimbursement
• Gym Membership Reimbursement
• HSA and FSA
• Employee assistance program (EAP)

Traditional Physical Requirements

• Requires prolonged sitting, standing, bending, stooping and stretching.
• Requires the ability to lift 10 pounds.
• Requires eye-hand coordination, manual dexterity and a normal range of hearing and vision (with or without correction).

Join our team at Priority Technology Holdings, Inc. and be part of a dynamic and innovative company that is transforming the financial technology landscape. Together, we can shape the future of payments and banking solutions while providing unmatched value to our clients.