FIS

Director, Software Engineering

FIS • $150K — $200K *
New York, NY 10025In-Person
Finance & Insurance
8 - 10 years of experience
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Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 10+ years of experience in software engineering leadership for mission-critical products.
  • Deep expertise in cloud engineering, microservices, and modern architecture.
  • Proven track record of leading distributed engineering teams.
  • Strong knowledge of secure SDLC and resiliency practices.

Responsibilities

  • Own the full engineering lifecycle from design to deployment for specific solutions.
  • Lead development roadmaps for timely, high-quality, and cost-effective delivery.
  • Partner with Product and Architecture to translate objectives into technical solutions.
  • Enforce engineering best practices including DevOps and CI/CD standards.
  • Lead, mentor, and develop high-performing engineering teams.
  • Communicate progress, risks, and strategies effectively to senior leadership.
  • Drive compliance with governance standards and improve system reliability.

Benefits

  • Foster a culture of innovation and continuous improvement.
  • Opportunity to shape technology strategy for a growing product line.
  • Collaborative environment with multiple departments including Product, SRE, and Security.
Full Job Description
Job Description

Position Overview:

Director, Software Engineering, is accountable for driving end-to-end solution delivery across one of FIS's fastest-growing product lines. This role ensures technical execution excellence, product scalability, and operational resilience while partnering closely with Product, Architecture, SRE, Security, and Business stakeholders. The leader will oversee multidisciplinary engineering teams and serve as a key driver of innovation, delivery predictability, and client satisfaction.

Job Responsibilities:

1. Technology Delivery & Execution
  • Own the full engineering lifecycle-from design to deployment-for assigned solutions.
  • Lead development roadmaps ensuring high-quality, timely, and cost-effective delivery.
  • Partner with Product and Architecture to translate business objectives into executable technical solutions.
  • Enforce engineering best practices, modern DevOps, CI/CD, cloud-first, and automation standards.


2. People Leadership
  • Lead, mentor, and develop high-performing engineering teams
  • Foster a culture of innovation, accountability, and continuous improvement.
  • Support staffing, hiring, onboarding, coaching, and succession planning.


3. Stakeholder Partnership & Communication
  • Serve as the primary point of technical leadership across Product, SRE, Operations, and Security.
  • Communicate progress, risks, and strategy effectively to senior leadership.
  • Coordinate cross-team collaborations for major releases, client escalations, and platform upgrades.


4. Engineering Governance & Quality
  • Drive compliance with the Change Gate process, ensuring vulnerabilities, EOL components, and remediation plans are properly executed with SRE and Security teams.
  • Ensure solution releases meet all risk, compliance, and architectural standards.
  • Lead efforts to improve system reliability, monitoring, and incident reduction.


5. Strategic Influence & Product Growth
  • Shape long-term technology strategy for a product line experiencing significant client and revenue growth (e.g., 13%+ growth and large incoming pipeline).
  • Introduce technical innovations that improve scalability, performance, and client experience.
  • Partner with business leaders to align investments, capacity, and priorities.


Required Skills
  • 10+ years of software engineering leadership within large-scale, mission-critical products.
  • Deep experience in cloud engineering, microservices, DevOps, and modern architecture.
  • Proven ability to lead distributed engineering teams.
  • Strong understanding of secure SDLC, resiliency, and production operations.


Preferred Skills
  • Experience leading technology transformation initiatives in financial services or similarly regulated environments.
  • Prior exposure to product lines with high client growth and scale requirements.
  • Experience collaborating with SRE, Architecture, and Security organizations.


Sourcing Model

Recruitment at FIS works primarily on a direct sourcing model; a relatively small portion of our hiring is through recruitment agencies. FIS does not accept resumes from recruitment agencies which are not on the preferred supplier list and is not responsible for any related fees for resumes submitted to job postings, our employees, or any other part of our company.

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About FIS

Fidelity National Information Solutions is the nation’s most comprehensive source for real estate-related data, technology solutions.

FIS Careers

Join the vibrant team at FIS, a global leader in financial services technology. With a workforce of over 55,000 worldwide, FIS fosters a culture of innovation and leadership, offering unmatched opportunities for growth and professional development. Work You’ll Do At FIS, we empower the financial world with cutting-edge technology solutions, and we need your unique skills to help us redefine the future of finance. Whether you're looking for a position in software development, project management, or client services, FIS offers a dynamic range of job opportunities. Transform the Industry Be part of a team that is at the forefront of driving innovation in banking, payments, capital markets, and wealth management. FIS is where finance meets technology. By joining us, you will not only transform businesses but shape the way the world uses money. Innovative Work Environment FIS is committed to fostering a workplace where diverse perspectives and experiences are welcomed and respected. With diversity training and leadership programs, employees are encouraged to thrive both personally and professionally. Our commitment to diversity and inclusion is integral to our mission to empower the world with better financial technology. Career Growth and Development FIS believes in nurturing talent and leadership from within. With a plethora of training programs, workshops, and seminars, FIS is dedicated to your career advancement. From internships to leadership roles, your journey at FIS is filled with endless possibilities. Our robust networking events and professional development sessions ensure you have the tools to succeed in your career. Benefits and Culture Choosing a career at FIS means joining a family that values work-life balance and offers substantial benefits. Enjoy health, vision, and dental insurance, competitive retirement plans, and generous paid time off. Our culture promotes not just professional growth but personal well-being. Join Our Team Explore the numerous job opportunities at FIS where your skills can lead to meaningful outcomes. We are continuously hiring curious, creative, and motivated individuals who are ready to drive change in the fintech industry. Stay Connected Keep up to date with the latest in career opportunities and company news by joining our FIS Careers Network. Tailor your job search with personalized alerts and get insider tips that can help you craft the perfect resume and ace your interviews. Discover how your career can flourish by joining a team that’s dedicated to redefining the financial services landscape. Search FIS jobs today and see where your ambition can take you! [SEARCH FIS JOBS] Stay ahead with career tips, insider perspectives, and industry-leading insights you can put to use today—all from the people who work here. [READ CAREERS BLOG] Job Alert Emails Customize your subscription to receive job alerts, the latest news, and insider tips tailored to your preferences. Explore the exciting and rewarding opportunities that await at FIS.
Learn more about FIS
Size
65,000 employees
Market Cap
$39.7 billion
Industry
Finance & Insurance
Net Income
$158 million
Founded
1968
5 Year Trend
+9.5%
Revenue
$12.5 billion
NASDAQ
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* Ladders Estimates

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