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

Work set-up: 
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, with proven mainframe application expertise., Experience leading technology teams or development PODs., Knowledge of SDLC, Agile practices, and mainframe tools like COBOL, JCL, CICS..

Key responsibilities:

  • Lead a dedicated development POD, providing daily guidance.
  • Collaborate with peer Tech Leads across functional domains.
  • Drive mainframe-focused development efforts, including design, testing, and deployment.
  • Monitor application performance, respond to issues, and ensure quality standards.

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Conexess Group Information Technology & Services SME https://www.conexess.com/
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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

  • Prioritization
  • Communication
  • Leadership

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