Hybrid IT Group Executive – Payments Network Portfolio Engineering Leader

at FIS

• Job title: IT Group Executive – Payments Network Portfolio Engineering Leader
• Job type: Full Time
• Experience level: Senior
• Salary: $195,610 - $328,630 per year
• Degree requirement: Bachelor's Degree
• Tech skills: Cloud, Microservices
• Location requirements: Hybrid, Jacksonville, United States

About the role

• Payments Network Portfolio Engineering Leader overseeing a talented team in payment solutions development. Responsible for driving the strategic vision, design, and delivery of payment products.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor engineering teams focused on payments product development, fostering a culture of innovation, collaboration, and technical excellence
• Partner with product management to define and execute the roadmap for payment solutions, ensuring alignment with business goals and customer needs
• Design and architect robust, secure, and scalable solutions, including integrations with financial institutions, card networks, and alternative payment methods
• Oversee the end-to-end software development lifecycle, from requirements gathering and design to testing, deployment, and ongoing maintenance
• Ensure compliance with industry standards and regulations (e.g., PCI DSS, PSD2, AML/KYC) and proactively address security and risk management
• Drive continuous improvement in engineering processes, automation, and quality assurance to enhance product reliability and team productivity
• Stay abreast of emerging payment technologies, industry trends, and competitive offerings to inform strategic decision-making
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (e.g., risk, compliance, support, infrastructure) to deliver seamless payment experiences
• Manage vendor relationships and third-party payment service providers as needed
• Communicate progress, challenges, and results to executive leadership and stakeholders

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical field
• 10+ years of experience in software engineering, with at least 5 years in leadership roles managing engineering teams
• Proven track record designing and delivering payment products or platforms, at global scale (e.g., card processing, ACH, real-time payments, digital wallets)
• Deep understanding of payment industry protocols, security requirements, and compliance standards
• Hands-on experience with modern software development practices, cloud platforms, APIs, and microservices architectures
• Strong stakeholder management, communication, and organizational skills
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and lead teams through ambiguity and change
• Experience working with remote and distributed teams is a plus.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation and benefits package
• Dynamic and innovative work environment with opportunities for personal and professional growth