FIS

VP, Software Engineering

FIS • $180K — $220K *
Jay, FL 32565In-Person
Finance & Insurance
11 - 15 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • 15+ years of software engineering experience, with 5+ years in payments or financial services infrastructure.
  • 5+ years leading large engineering organizations (managers of managers).
  • Demonstrated, specific money movement domain knowledge; candidates without this are screened out.
  • Experience scaling payments systems to high throughput with strict consistency and durability requirements.
  • Track record of delivering complex, multi-year engineering programs on time.
  • Strong communication skills for translating technical risk into business impact for executives.
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Business, Finance, or a related field.

Responsibilities

  • Define and own the technical roadmap for payments and money movement systems.
  • Architect systems for high availability and fault tolerance.
  • Drive engineering standards for financial data integrity and auditability.
  • Lead and scale an organization of 400+ engineers across multiple squads.
  • Recruit, develop, and retain senior engineering talent.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams on product strategy and compliance.
  • Own SLAs for payment success rates and settlement accuracy.

Benefits

  • Opportunity to shape the future of money movement solutions.
  • Work in a dynamic and rapidly evolving technology landscape.
  • Lead a sizable and diverse engineering organization.
  • Engage with executive forums and influence strategic business outcomes.
Full Job Description
Job Description

Position Summary

The Vice President, Head of Money Movement engineering is a senior executive within the FIS Technology organization, accountable for leading the product development of money movement, including a wide range of solutions, such as ACH, FedNow, real-time payments, instant payments, retail payments, commercial payments, and cross-border payments. This leader will set technical strategy and direction for money movement, modernize product delivery and architecture, scale product and solution for growth, and ensure high availability, observability, resiliency and recovery. This leader will partner closely with technology, business, product, and operation leaders to build and lead a high-performing organization of engineers and technical leaders.

Key Responsibilities

Technical Leadership
  • Define and own the multi-year technical roadmap for payments and money movement systems - including rails (ACH, RTP, SWIFT, FedNow, Open Payment Framework), ledgering, and reconciliation platforms.
  • Architect systems for high availability, fault tolerance, and near-zero downtime - because payment failures have direct revenue and trust consequences.
  • Drive engineering standards across idempotency, exactly once delivery, auditability, and financial data integrity.

Payments Domain Expertise (non-negotiable)
  • Deep, hands-on fluency in payment rails - ACH, Fedwire, RTP/FedNow, SEPA, SWIFT, card networks (Visa/MC), and emerging real-time rails.
  • Strong understanding of settlement cycles, float, nostro/vostro accounts, and reconciliation at scale.
  • Experience navigating card scheme rules, interchange, dispute/chargeback flows, and network compliance.
  • Familiarity with PSPs, issuing/acquiring processors, BaaS partners, and correspondent banking relationships.
  • Working knowledge of PCI-DSS, SOC 1/2, AML/KYC obligations, and how they constrain system design.

People & Organization
  • Lead and scale an organization of 400+ engineers across multiple squads (e.g., core rails, ledger, fraud & risk, reconciliation, partner integrations).
  • Recruit, develop, and retain senior/staff/principal engineers and engineering managers.
  • Build a culture of operational excellence, incident ownership, and continuous improvement.

Cross-Functional Partnership
  • Work tightly with Product, Finance, Risk, Compliance, Legal, and Treasury on payment product strategy and regulatory posture.
  • Partner with enterprise technology teams on enterprise platform implementation, application resiliency, observability, and recovery standards.

Reliability & Operations
  • Own SLAs for payment success rates, latency, and settlement accuracy - typically 99.99%+ uptime expectations.
  • Lead major incident response for payment failures; drive blameless post-mortems and systemic fixes.
  • Build observability and alerting stacks tailored to financial transaction monitoring.

Stakeholder & Executive Engagement
  • Represent the Technology organization in executive forums, steering committees, and board-level reporting on strategic programs.


Required Qualifications
  • 15+ years of software engineering experience, with 5+ years in payments or financial services infrastructure.
  • 5+ years leading large engineering organizations (managers of managers)
  • Demonstrated, specific money movement domain knowledge - candidates without this are screened out at the first round.
  • Experience scaling payments systems to high throughput with strict consistency and durability requirements.
  • Track record of delivering complex, multi-year engineering programs on time
  • Strong communication skills - able to translate technical risk into business impact for C-suite and board audiences.
  • Proven ability to operate at the executive level - directly advising C-suite leaders, presenting to boards, and influencing across functional boundaries.
  • Strong command of modern delivery methodologies (Agile, SAFe, Lean, hybrid) and portfolio management practices and tooling (e.g., Jira Align, Clarity, Planview, ServiceNow SPM).
  • Exceptional written, verbal, and executive communication skills; able to distill complexity into clear narratives and decisions.
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Business, Finance, or a related field.

Preferred Qualifications
  • Experience at a payments company, neobank, card issuer/acquirer, or fintech at scale
  • Exposure to real-time gross settlement (RTGS), ISO 20022 migration, or cross-border money movement
  • Background working with embedded finance or BaaS platforms
  • Experience managing through a major regulatory audit or remediation (e.g., CFPB, OCC, FinCEN)
  • Direct experience with cloud transformation (AWS, Azure, GCP), platform modernization, data/AI programs, or core banking/payments platform migrations.

Leadership Competencies
  • Strategic Thinking - Connects technology execution to business outcomes and long-term competitive positioning.
  • Executive Influence - Builds credibility quickly across senior stakeholders; communicates with clarity and conviction.
  • Bias for Outcomes - Drives delivery and benefits realization, not just activity.
  • Operational Rigor - Brings structure, discipline, and data to ambiguous, high-stakes problems.
  • Talent Multiplier - Develops leaders, attracts top talent, and builds organizations that outperform.
  • Integrity & Judgment - Demonstrates the highest standards of ethics, transparency, and decision-making.


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
FIS
* Ladders Estimates

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