Senior Solutions Engineer, Payments

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Job Type

Permanent

Industry

Language

English

Salary

$130000 - $160000 per Year

Date Posted

April 30, 2026

Specialization

Vacancies

Existing Vacancy

Job Description

Job Title: Senior Solutions Engineering, Digital Payments
Location: Toronto, Ontario (Hybrid, 3 days per week onsite)
Job Type: Permanent
Clearance: Reliability clearance
Language: English, strong written and spoken communication required
Compensation: $140,000 – $160,000/year + bonus

About the Opportunity

Our client in the payments and financial technology sector is seeking a Senior Solutions Engineering to play a pivotal role in shaping the future of digital payments in Canada. This senior, client-facing position sits at the intersection of Sales, Product, and Customer teams, driving complex solution strategies for a next-generation digital payment platform used by leading financial institutions.

In this role, you will engage early in the sales cycle to define customer use cases, validate solution fit, and guide the technical strategy behind high-impact opportunities. You will work closely with cross-functional teams to design integrations, build prototypes, and ensure that solutions align with both customer outcomes and evolving product capabilities.

What’s in it for You

This is an opportunity to influence the evolution of a national-scale digital payment ecosystem while working alongside experienced product, engineering, and client teams. You will play a strategic role in bringing innovative payment solutions to market and shaping how enterprise customers adopt them.

You will join a collaborative and forward-thinking environment that values curiosity, problem-solving, and innovation. The organization promotes continuous learning, cross-functional collaboration, and the opportunity to work on highly visible, high-impact initiatives in the fintech space.

Your Responsibilities

You’ll lead technical discovery and solution qualification for complex client opportunities in partnership with Sales and Client Relationship teams.
In this role, you’ll design and present solution architectures, demos, and proof-of-concepts that demonstrate business value and technical feasibility.
You’ll assess integration requirements, risks, and dependencies, providing clear recommendations to clients and internal stakeholders.
You’ll contribute to strategic deal pursuits, including RFP responses and opportunity planning aligned to customer outcomes.
You’ll collaborate closely with Product teams, translating field insights into actionable product feedback and roadmap input.

Skills and Qualifications

12+ years of experience in Solutions Engineering, Sales Engineering, Consulting, or related client-facing technical roles.
Strong knowledge of digital payments ecosystems, APIs, and system integrations.
Demonstrated experience supporting enterprise sales cycles with solution design, demos, and proof-of-concepts.
Ability to communicate complex technical concepts to both technical and executive audiences.
Experience working cross-functionally with Sales, Product, and Delivery teams in a fintech or payments environment.

Note from the Hiring Manager

“We’re looking for someone who enjoys being at the center of complex opportunities, someone who can translate client needs into practical solutions and help shape how our products evolve in the market.”

Why Partner with Altis

If you’ve never worked with a staffing agency before, don’t worry, we make it easy. You’ll still engage directly with the client while we handle the logistics, provide guidance, and keep you informed every step of the way. We’ll represent your strengths, guide you through each stage of the process, and ensure the experience feels personal and transparent.

We appreciate the time and effort all applicants invest in their submissions. Please note that only candidates shortlisted for this role will be contacted directly. However, your profile will remain under consideration for future opportunities that align with your experience and career goals. All qualified applicants will receive fair consideration for employment. We welcome individuals of all backgrounds, experiences, and identities including those who identify as women, members of racialized groups, Indigenous Peoples, persons with disabilities, and 2SLGBTQIA+ communities. If you require an accommodation, please review our accessibility policy and reach out to our accessibility officer with any questions. Our human recruiters review all applications and always make the final hiring decision. On occasion, we also use AI-assisted tools to help review applications.