Director of Engineering

Early Warning Services

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Hybrid

Quick summary

Work type
Hybrid
Location
ScottsdaleSan Francisco, CAChicago, ILNew York, NY
Salary
$173,000–$230,000 / yr
Posted
162 days ago
Freshness
Confirmed live yesterday

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Salary context

Below market

How this pay compares to similar roles

Similar $240k
This role $202k
$159k most similar roles pay here $301k

This role pays less than 73% of similar roles. Most pay $194,332–$285,000 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $202k versus about $240k for comparable roles.

Based on 240 similar postings.

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About Early Warning Services

Early Warning Services is a fintech company that operates the Zelle person-to-person payments network, the Paze digital checkout wallet, and Certos fraud prevention and identity risk solutions for financial institutions.

Early Warning Services currently has 64 open roles on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $143,500–$183,000 across 60 roles with salary data.

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At a glance

TL;DR · Director of Engineering

The Director of Engineering provides technical and organizational leadership within the software engineering department. This role involves overseeing architects and software engineers through the entire software development lifecycle, including all levels of testing and the coordination of application architecture for new and existing systems. The individual will manage team resources, conduct performance evaluations, and mentor staff while ensuring alignment with technology roadmap strategies such as cloud migration, containerization, CI/CD, and automated testing. Key technical requirements include experience with Big Data Java technologies, open source frameworks, database systems, and computer networking. The role focuses on building highly scalable products within the payments industry, specifically addressing challenges related to operational readiness, security guidelines, and risk management. The candidate will drive continuous improvement in Agile methodologies while ensuring all services meet strict audit regulations and service level agreements.

What you'll do

  • Direct and manage a team of architects and software engineers through the full software development lifecycle.
  • Oversee application architecture and design for new products and enhancements to existing systems.
  • Drive the implementation of cloud, containerization, CI/CD, and automated testing technologies.
  • Manage resource allocation, hiring processes, and performance evaluations for engineering staff.
  • Mentor team members by providing technical guidance, training plans, and professional development opportunities.
  • Improve Agile SDLC processes by implementing industry best practices and monitoring quality metrics.
  • Oversee the research and implementation of automated testing tools and regression test suites.
  • Represent the software delivery organization in cross-functional projects and internal/external consultations.

What we're looking for

  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Information Systems or Computer Science.
  • 10 or more years of software engineering experience.
  • At least 5 years of leadership experience.
  • 1-2 years of experience implementing cloud solutions using containerization, CI/CD, and automated testing.
  • 5+ years of experience providing oversight for multiple projects simultaneously.
  • Proven experience in Agile software development methodologies and practices.
  • Experience with Big Data Java technologies.
  • Payments experience (preferred); Cloud/Kubernetes certification (preferred).

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