Lead Software Engineer

FIS

. Develop moderately complex to highly complex code using front-end and back-end programming languages across multiple platforms .

Posted 9/21/2026full-timeUnited StatesSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in developing and architecting data-intensive applications using modern programming languages and frameworks, while ensuring compliance with application standards and security best practices. Proven ability to lead teams, mentor junior engineers, and manage complex projects across multiple platforms.

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Java DevelopmentSpring Boot MicroservicesAWS Cloud InfrastructureCI/CD Pipeline ManagementData Governance Frameworks

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Hard Skills

JavaPythonJavaScriptSpring BootRESTful APIsOracleMySQLAWS LambdaApache AirflowMainframe COBOL

Soft Skills

LeadershipMentoringClient-Facing CommunicationProblem SolvingCollaboration

Tools & Technologies

PostmanGitHub CopilotDockerKubernetesGit

Industry Keywords

PCI Security ComplianceCloud Security Best PracticesData GovernanceDevOps PracticesDistributed Systems

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AirflowApacheAWSCloudDistributed SystemsDockerEC2JavaJavaScriptKubernetesMicroservicesMS SQL ServerMySQLNoSQLOraclePythonReactSpringSpring BootSpringBootSQL

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Develop moderately complex to highly complex code using front-end and back-end programming languages across multiple platforms
Design, architect, and deliver complex program specifications for code development and support across multiple concurrent projects
Analyze, modify, and develop complex code; perform unit and integration testing; produce application documentation
Perform testing, validation, and code review for complex code changes across distributed systems
Correct complex code deficiencies, propose alternative solutions, and drive resolution independently
Lead and participate in client-facing meetings, joint venture discussions, and vendor partnership teams
Provide support and guidance to leadership on business and infrastructure application standards, controls, procedures, and monitoring
Apply application standards including PCI security compliance, cloud security best practices, and data governance frameworks
Conduct and provide billable hours and resource estimates on initiatives, projects, and issues
Mentor, train, and provide technical guidance to junior and mid-level software engineers
Lead code reviews, establish coding standards, and drive engineering best practices across teams

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Business/Management Information Systems, or a related field; alternatively, 3 years of post-secondary study in any field plus one additional year of experience
8 years of progressive work experience in the job offered or a related position; alternatively, 9 years under the alternative minimum requirements
Experience coding, designing, developing, architecting, and analyzing data-intensive applications
Experience with at least one front-end/back-end language or technology such as Java (JDK 17 through JDK 25), Python, JavaScript, Mainframe COBOL, or Mainframe Assembler
Experience with at least two modern programming languages/frameworks such as Python, React.js, Spring Boot framework, R, or Matlab
Spring Boot microservices development including RESTful service design, dependency injection, Spring Security, and Spring Data
Experience with APIs and external services including RESTful APIs and Postman
Experience with relational and NoSQL databases, including DDL and DML for Oracle, MySQL, MS SQL Server, IMS, or DB2
AWS Cloud infrastructure development experience including AWS Lambda, EC2, S3, ECS/EKS, CloudFormation, IAM, API Gateway, and CloudWatch
Apache Airflow experience for workflow orchestration, DAG development, scheduling, and data pipeline automation
Mainframe knowledge including COBOL, JCL, CICS, and VSAM
Experience with GitHub Copilot for AI-assisted code development, prompt engineering, code generation, code completion, test generation, debugging, and documentation
Familiarity with Large Language Models including GPT, Claude, Gemini, LLaMA, and related AI technologies
Experience with CI/CD pipelines, Git version control, and DevOps practices
Familiarity with Docker and Kubernetes
Must be legally authorized to work for any employer in the United States (or applicable country) without current or future immigration sponsorship

Benefits

Comp & perks

A voice in the future of fintech
Always-on learning and development
Collaborative work environment
Opportunities to give back
Competitive salary and benefits