Software Engineer Sr. Lead

FIS Global•Atlanta, GA

About The Position

At FIS, our technology and our people are moving forward. We advance the way the world pays, banks and invests. We believe in building inclusive, diverse teams. Together, we innovate to help our colleagues, clients and communities succeed. If you’re ready to grow your career and make an impact in fintech, we have one question: Are you FIS? About the Role: You will lead the design and delivery of complex software solutions that power mission‑critical financial systems. This role combines deep technical expertise with leadership, guiding teams to solve challenging problems at scale. Your success is measured by system reliability, engineering quality, delivery outcomes, and the growth of engineers you mentor.

Requirements

Advanced proficiency in one or more modern programming languages.
Demonstrated experience designing distributed, scalable software systems.
Strong knowledge of software architecture, data structures, and design patterns.
Experience leading technical teams or serving as a technical authority.
Expertise with automated testing, CI/CD pipelines, and DevOps practices.
Solid understanding of secure coding practices and system reliability principles.
Ability to communicate complex technical concepts to diverse stakeholders.
Bachelor’s degree in computer science or a skills‑based equivalent.

Nice To Haves

Experience with cloud platforms and cloud‑native architectures.
Knowledge of financial services, payments, banking, or regulatory environments.
Experience with containerization, orchestration, and microservices.
Exposure to data‑intensive systems, messaging, or event‑driven architectures.
Background in performance optimization and large‑scale system tuning.

Responsibilities

Lead architecture and design of scalable, secure, high‑availability software solutions.
Translate business requirements into technical strategies and executable roadmaps.
Drive hands‑on development of production‑grade code using modern engineering practices.
Mentor and coach engineers, setting standards for code quality and engineering excellence.
Partner with product, quality, and operations teams to deliver end‑to‑end solutions.
Ensure solutions meet performance, security, compliance, and resiliency expectations.
Guide adoption of modern tools, frameworks, and cloud‑native patterns.
Review designs and code, proactively identifying risks and improvement opportunities.
Support production systems through root cause analysis and continuous improvement.