FIS · 13 hours ago
IT Group Executive (Payments Network Portfolio Engineering Leader)
US GA ATL 201 STE 900
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
$196K/yr - $329K/yr
10+ years expFIS is a leading provider of technology solutions for the financial services industry, and they are seeking a Payments Network Portfolio Engineering Leader. This senior-level role is responsible for driving the strategic vision, design, development, and delivery of payment products and platforms, overseeing engineering teams, and ensuring compliance with industry standards.
BankingFinancial ServicesFinTechPayments
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
Qualification
Required
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
Preferred
Familiarity with global payments ecosystems, cross-border payments, and technologies like AI, blockchain and open banking APIs
Experience with Agile methodologies and DevOps practices
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Entrepreneurial mindset with a passion for building best-in-class products
Experience working with remote and distributed teams is a plus
Benefits
Competitive compensation and benefits package.
Company
FIS
FIS is a fintech firm that provides advance integrated banking, wealth management, risk and compliance, and other solutions.
10001+ employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Trends of Total Sponsorships
2022 (1)
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$10.5BKey Investors
Goldman Sachs
2025-05-01Post Ipo Debt· $8B
2022-07-06Post Ipo Debt· $2.5B
2018-05-22Post Ipo Equity
Leadership Team
Douglas McAllister
CEO | FIS Automotive Market Partner
Stephanie Ferris
CEO and President
Recent News
Payments Dive
2026-01-16
Electronic Payments International
2026-01-15
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