Director, Software Development (C# and Java)

Calling all innovators – find your future at Fiserv.We’re Fiserv, a global leader in Fintech and payments, and we move money and information in a way that moves the world. We connect financial institutions, corporations, merchants, and consumers to one another millions of times a day – quickly, reliably, and securely. Any time you swipe your credit card, pay through a mobile app, or withdraw money from the bank, we’re involved. If you want to make an impact on a global scale, come make a difference at Fiserv.Job TitleDirector, Software Development (C# and Java)Important info about this role:

We’re better together! This role is fully on-site for the first 90 days, and Monday through Thursday after that – Fridays can be optional.

In order to be considered, you must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. without need for visa sponsorship, now or in the future

What does a Director, Software Development do?As the Director of Software Development for our Payments Exchange Fedwire and RTP/Instant products, you will play a pivotal role in driving the development, enhancement, and continuous improvement of our payment processing software. Your leadership and technical expertise will be instrumental in delivering robust, high-performance solutions that meet the needs of our clients and keep pace with industry standards. You will manage multiple teams for different product lines, developed in various tech stack – C#, Java and C.What you will do:

Team Leadership: Lead, mentor, and inspire cross-functional software development teams responsible for Fedwire and RTP/Instant products, fostering a culture of innovation, collaboration, and excellence.

Product Strategy: Collaborate with executive leadership to define the product vision, strategy, and roadmaps, aligning them with the company's goals and client needs.

Technology Stack Expertise: Leverage your deep knowledge of C#, Java, MS SQL, Redis, Spring, IBM MQ, Kafka, and Core Connections using Web Services to guide technical decisions and architecture.

Project Management: Oversee the planning, execution, and delivery of software development projects, ensuring they are on time and within budget.

Quality Assurance: Champion and enforce rigorous quality assurance practices, including testing, code reviews, and adherence to best practices.

Scalability and Performance: Ensure the scalability and high-performance of the Fedwire and RTP/Instant products, optimizing system resources and response times.

Security and Compliance: Implement and maintain robust security measures and compliance standards relevant to payment processing.

Stakeholder Engagement: Build and maintain strong relationships with internal stakeholders, clients, and partners, ensuring alignment and effective communication.

Continuous Improvement: Identify opportunities for process improvements, innovation, and technology upgrades to enhance product features and functionality.

Budget Management: Responsible for managing the software development budget, allocating resources efficiently, and tracking expenditures.

What you will need to have:

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field (Master's degree preferred).

Proven experience of 15+ years in software development leadership roles, with a focus on financial technology and payment processing.

Recent 5+ years of experience in leadership roles, managing geographically dispersed teams, ideally globally.

Strong technical expertise in C#, Java, MS SQL, Redis, Spring, IBM MQ, Kafka, and Core Connections using Web Services.

Exceptional leadership and team management skills, with a track record of building and leading high-performing development teams.

Some Project management and budget management experience.

Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.

What will be great to have:

Knowledge of financial industry regulations and compliance related to payment processing is a plus.

#LI-JP1This role is not eligible to be performed in Colorado, California, Hawaii, New York or Washington.Please note that salary ranges provided for this role on external job boards are salary estimates made by outside parties and may not be accurate.Thank you for considering employment with Fiserv. Please:

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What you should know about us:Fiserv is a global fintech leader with 40,000-plus (and growing) associates proudly serving clients in more than 100 countries. As a FORTUNE™ 500 company, one of Fast Company’s Most Innovative Companies, and a top scorer on Bloomberg’s Gender-Equality Index, we are committed to excellence and purposeful innovation.Our commitment to Diversity and Inclusion:Fiserv is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and we welcome and encourage diversity in our workforce that reflects our world. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other category protected by law.We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.Warning about fake job posts:Please be aware of fraudulent job postings that are not affiliated with Fiserv. Fraudulent job postings may be used by cyber criminals to target your personally identifiable information and/or to steal money or financial information.Any communications from a Fiserv representative will come from a legitimate business email address. We will not hire through text message, social media, or email alone, and any interviews will be conducted in person or through a secure video call. We won’t ask you for sensitive information nor will we ask you to pay anything during the hiring process. We also won’t send you a check to cash on Fiserv’s behalf.If you see suspicious activity or believe that you have been the victim of a job posting scam, you should report it to your local FBI field office or to the FBI’s Internet Crime Complaint Center.