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

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