Tech Lead (Card Platforms/EFT/FIS) - 100% Remote

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Full Remote
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Experience: 
Senior (5-10 years)
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Offer summary

Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field., 7+ years of software development experience., Proven experience in mainframe application development and system navigation., Experience leading technology teams or development PODs..

Key responsibilities:

  • Lead a dedicated development POD, providing daily direction and oversight.
  • Collaborate with peer Tech Leads across functional domains.
  • Drive mainframe-focused development efforts including COBOL, CICS, JCL, and batch jobs.
  • Communicate with stakeholders to align priorities and ensure successful delivery.

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Job description


We are seeking a Software Engineer Team Lead to support our ATM and Debit Card Processing systems. This position serves as one of four technical leads responsible for driving high-quality delivery in a complex, regulated environment. The ideal candidate is comfortable with mainframe technologies, experienced in leading development teams, and able to communicate clearly across technical and non-technical stakeholders.

As part of a collaborative leadership group, you will manage a dedicated development POD, working closely with 2–3 peer tech leads to cover strategic areas of the Cards & Payments platform.

Key Responsibilities
  • Lead a dedicated development POD, providing daily direction and oversight across assigned initiatives.
  • Collaborate with 2–3 peer Tech Leads, each owning different functional domains within the broader card operations platform.
  • Drive mainframe-focused development efforts, including COBOL, CICS, JCL, and batch job management.
  • Plan and estimate timelines, technical effort, and resource allocation for new initiatives and ongoing enhancements.
  • Design, develop, test, and deploy software using a mix of mainframe and distributed technologies.
  • Own key card transaction processing platforms supporting ATMs, debit cards, and settlement workflows.
  • Monitor application performance and availability, responding to issues and leading root cause analysis.
  • Conduct code reviews, enforce quality standards, and contribute to CI/CD pipelines and test automation.
  • Communicate with product owners, business stakeholders, and engineering leadership to align priorities and delivery goals.
  • Document architecture, workflows, and system behavior to support long-term sustainability and knowledge transfer.

Basic Requirements
  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field
  • 7+ years of software development experience
  • Proven experience in mainframe application development and system navigation
  • Prior experience leading technology teams or development PODs
  • Knowledge of SDLC and Agile software practices

Preferred Qualifications
  • 10+ years of experience in financial services, payments, or card processing systems
  • Proficiency in COBOL, JCL, CICS, DB2, and other mainframe tools
  • Understanding of card networks, EFT, ATM, debit routing, or settlement processes
  • Strong grasp of DevOps, version control, and CI/CD concepts
  • Familiarity with distributed systems (APIs, microservices) in hybrid environments
  • Experience with FIS platforms (e.g., Payments One) or similar vendor products

Leadership Skills & Competencies
  • Ability to lead by example, provide hands-on support, and coach junior engineers
  • Effective cross-functional communicator, both written and verbal
  • Skilled in prioritization, delegation, and working under pressure
  • Comfortable participating in high-visibility initiatives with regulatory and performance implications
  • Collaborative mindset, working side-by-side with peer Tech Leads to align technical strategy and execution
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Experience

Level of experience: Senior (5-10 years)
Industry :
Information Technology & Services
Spoken language(s):
English
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Other Skills

  • Delegation Skills
  • Collaboration
  • Communication
  • Leadership
  • Prioritization

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