Senior Engineering Leader

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end engineering execution for cards and payments platforms by planning, coordinating, and delivering resilient solutions using Helm, Docker, Kafka, Tanzu K8s, MSB, and Java to address complex business transaction requirements.
• Direct the design of microservices and integration patterns in Java that enable high-throughput card processing and payment workflows, while optimizing performance, reliability, and maintainability for hybrid deployment environments.
• Deliver architectural guidance for container-based applications using Helm and Docker on Tanzu K8s to support consistent configuration, efficient resource utilization, and standardized deployment practices across environments.
• Coordinate the implementation of Kafka-based event streaming and messaging for payment authorization, clearing, and settlement processes to strengthen resilience, improve observability, and enable real-time transaction tracking.
• Manage MSBI and SSIS administrative activities for data extraction, transformation, and loading (ETL) from card transaction systems into analytical and reporting platforms, ensuring data quality, security, and timely availability.
• Partner with product operations and compliance stakeholders in cards and payments to convert regulatory risk and customer experience requirements into actionable engineering solutions and technical roadmaps.
• Coach teams on implementing observability, monitoring, and alerting for Java services, Kubernetes workloads, Kafka clusters, and MSBI packages to proactively identify issues and reduce impact to payment processing.
• Drive secure engineering practices for cardholder data and payment information by enforcing encryption, secure configuration, controlled access, and adherence to relevant internal standards and industry regulations.
• Improve hybrid collaboration by establishing clear communication routines, documentation practices, and engineering workflows that sustain productivity across onsite and remote team members.
• Coordinate continuous improvement initiatives—such as refactoring, performance tuning, and platform upgrades—across Helm charts, Docker images, Kafka topics, Tanzu K8s clusters, and MSBI/SSIS solutions to reduce technical debt.
• Mentor senior engineers and architects in applying best practices for distributed systems, container orchestration, and data integration within the cards and payments domain to strengthen overall engineering capability.
• Ensure engineering outcomes align with the company’s purpose by enabling secure, efficient, and reliable payments experiences for customers, merchants, and financial partners, while supporting broader economic activity.
• Assess new tools and patterns related to Kubernetes platforms, event streaming, and data integration that can improve scalability, resiliency, and innovation within the cards and payments technology landscape.

Qualifications

• Demonstrate extensive experience of fifteen to eighteen years in engineering roles delivering complex enterprise systems with significant exposure to transaction-intensive financial platforms.
• Possess strong hands-on expertise using Helm for configuration management and release orchestration of containerized services deployed on Kubernetes-based infrastructure.
• Apply advanced practical skills in Docker for building, packaging, and running secure, efficient application images that support modular and repeatable deployments across environments.
• Show advanced experience implementing and operating Kafka clusters for high-volume event streaming and messaging in payment processing authorization and settlement flows.
• Utilize comprehensive knowledge of Tanzu K8s or similar Kubernetes platforms to manage workloads, namespaces, scaling strategies, and cluster configurations for mission-critical services.
• Bring proven proficiency in MSBI administration, including job scheduling, package management, performance optimization, and troubleshooting for data pipelines related to cards and payments.
• Exhibit strong Java development experience in designing and implementing secure, high-performing, and maintainable services that integrate with payment gateways, card networks, and internal systems.
• Demonstrate deep domain expertise in cards and payments, including transaction lifecycles, clearing and settlement, fraud and risk considerations, and customer experience impacts to guide technical decision-making.
• Work effectively in a hybrid model by managing time, communication, and collaboration tools to maintain productivity and alignment within distributed engineering and stakeholder teams.
• Communicate clearly with cross-functional partners including business operations, risk, and compliance to ensure engineering solutions meet regulatory expectations and service level objectives.
• Adapt to evolving technology and regulatory landscapes in payments by continuously updating skills, exploring new approaches, and applying learning to improve platforms and processes.