Job Description

Calling all innovators \xe2\x80\x93 find your future at Fiserv. We\xe2\x80\x99re Fiserv, a global leader in Fintech and payments, and we move money and information in a way that moves the world. We connect financial institutions, corporations, merchants, and consumers to one another millions of times a day \xe2\x80\x93 quickly, reliably, and securely. Any time you swipe your credit card, pay through a mobile app, or withdraw money from the bank, we\xe2\x80\x99re involved. If you want to make an impact on a global scale, come make a difference at Fiserv. Job Title Director, Data Architecture What does a successful Director of Software Dev? As a member of our Data Commerce Solutions group, you will build and take ownership of the design and development of data engineering projects within Fiserv\xe2\x80\x99s Enterprise Data Commerce Solutions division. You will apply your depth of knowledge and expertise to all aspects of the data engineering lifecycle, as well as partner continuously with your many stakeholders daily to stay focused on common goals. You will Lead large-scale data engineering, integration and warehousing projects, build custom integrations between cloud-based systems using APIs and write complex and efficient queries to transform raw data sources into easily accessible models by using the Data integration tool with coding across several languages such as Java, Python, and SQL. Additional responsibilities include, but are not limited to Architect, build, and launch new data models that provide intuitive analytics to the team and Build data expertise and own data quality for the pipelines you create. What you will do:

• Provide strategic leadership and direction to the software development team, fostering a culture of innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
• Develop and implement a robust software development strategy aligned with the company\'s overall objectives and long-term vision.
• Collaborate with product management to define software requirements, scope, and priorities, ensuring alignment with business goals.
• Lead and guide the software development team in creating technical design specifications, architecture, and development plans for complex software projects.
• Ensure adherence to industry best practices, coding standards, and software development methodologies to deliver high-quality and scalable software solutions.
• Monitor and analyze software development metrics and key performance indicators (KPIs) to track team productivity, efficiency, and code quality.
• Manage the software development budget and resource allocation, optimizing resource utilization and capacity planning.
• Foster a culture of learning and development within the team, providing coaching, mentoring, and professional growth opportunities to team members.
• Identify and mitigate potential risks and challenges in software development projects, developing contingency plans as needed.
• Collaborate with other stakeholders to establish and maintain effective communication channels and project status updates.
• Stay up to date with industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices to drive continuous improvement and innovation in software development processes.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with external partners, vendors, and third-party providers to enhance software development capabilities and delivery.

What you will need to have:

• Bachelor\xe2\x80\x99s or master\xe2\x80\x99s degree in computer science, Software Engineering, or a related field. An advanced degree is preferred.
• Proven experience (minimum 7+ years) in a senior leadership role within software development or software engineering.
• Demonstrated success in delivering complex software projects and products on time and within budget.
• Extensive experience in software development methodologies, such as Agile, Scrum, or Kanban, and experience in transitioning teams to these methodologies.
• Strong technical expertise in software architecture, design patterns, and modern software development languages and frameworks.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and leadership skills, with the ability to influence and inspire cross-functional teams.
• Exceptional problem-solving and decision-making abilities, with a keen attention to detail and a focus on delivering high-quality products.
• Proven track record of building and managing high-performing software development teams.
• Strong business acumen and the ability to align software development initiatives with broader business objectives.
• A passion for innovation, technology, and keeping abreast of the latest developments in the software industry.
• Proficiency with solutions for processing large volumes of data, using data processing tools and Big Data platforms.
• Understanding of cluster and parallel architecture as well as high-scale or distributed RDBMS, SQL experience
• Hands-on experience in production rollout and infrastructure configuration
• Demonstrable experience of successfully delivering big data projects using Kafka, Spark
• Exposure working on NoSQL Databases such as Cassandra, HBase, DynamoDB, and Elastic Search
• Experience working with PCI Data and working with data scientists is a plus.
• In depth knowledge of design principles and patterns
• Experience with cloud platforms and services such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud Platform, and knowledge of deploying and managing APIs in a cloud environment.
• Knowledge of API gateway solutions and their implementation, such as Kong, Apigee, or AWS API Gateway.

What would be great to have:

• Exposure to Big Data tools and solutions a strong plus
• Exposure to Relational Modeling, Dimensional Modeling, and Modeling of Unstructured Data.
• Experience in Design and architecture review and Banking and Financial domain.

Thank you for considering employment with Fiserv. Please:

• Apply using your legal name
• Complete the step-by-step profile and attach your resume (either is acceptable, both are preferable).

What you should know about us: Fiserv is a global fintech leader with 40,000-plus (and growing) associates proudly serving clients in more than 100 countries. As a FORTUNE\xe2\x84\xa2 500 company, one of Fast Company\xe2\x80\x99s Most Innovative Companies, and a top scorer on Bloomberg\xe2\x80\x99s Gender-Equality Index, we are committed to excellence and purposeful innovation. Our commitment to Diversity and Inclusion: We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation. Warning about fake job posts: Please be aware of fraudulent job postings that are not affiliated with Fiserv. Fraudulent job postings may be used by cyber criminals to target your personally identifiable information and/or to steal money or financial information. Any communications from a Fiserv representative will come from a legitimate business email address. We will not hire through text message, social media, or email alone, and any interviews will be conducted in person or through a secure video call. We won\xe2\x80\x99t ask you for sensitive information nor will we ask you to pay anything during the hiring process. We also won\xe2\x80\x99t send you a check to cash on Fiserv\xe2\x80\x99s behalf. If you see suspicious activity or believe that you have been the victim of a job posting scam, you should report it to your local law enforcement.