Director of Solutions Architecture

Director Of Solutions Architecture

Calling all innovators – find your future at Fiserv. We're 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 – quickly, reliably, and securely. Any time you swipe your credit card, pay through a mobile app, or withdraw money from the bank, we're involved. If you want to make an impact on a global scale, come make a difference at Fiserv.

About your role:

At Fiserv, we are committed to transforming financial services technology to deliver innovative solutions for our clients. As a senior technology leader, you will play a critical role in shaping the design, development, and evolution of high-quality software solutions that support our LATAM partners. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver scalable, client-focused solutions that align with business objectives and strategic priorities.

In this role, you will lead a team responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining cloud-native Vision NEXT platforms leveraging APIs, event-driven architectures, AWS services, and real-time authorization capabilities. You will serve as a trusted technical advisor, driving innovation while ensuring operational excellence across the platform.

What you'll do:

• Lead the architecture, design, development, and implementation of software applications supporting Fiserv's Vision NEXT platform.
• Partner with cross-functional stakeholders to gather business requirements and translate them into scalable technical solutions.
• Ensure high standards for coding, testing, debugging, performance, security, and application reliability.
• Drive and maintain robust code review and peer review processes to promote engineering excellence.
• Mentor and develop junior engineers, providing technical leadership and guidance to strengthen team capabilities.
• Lead a team of technical specialists to deliver high-quality solutions that meet and exceed client expectations.
• Communicate complex technical concepts effectively to clients, executive leadership, global teams, and CIO-level stakeholders.
• Advocate for the Vision NEXT platform by articulating its technical capabilities, business value, and long-term strategic benefits.
• Champion best practices in cloud-native development, system scalability, and continuous improvement.

Experience you'll need to have:

• 12+ years of experience in software development, solution delivery, or related technology disciplines.
• 6+ years of leadership experience managing technical teams and successfully translating technical solutions into business value for clients and stakeholders.
• 5+ years of hands-on experience with Java, C, C#, C++, or similar object-oriented programming languages.
• 5+ years of experience working with SQL databases and data management solutions.
• 5+ years of experience designing and implementing solutions utilizing AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud Platform (GCP).
• 5+ years of experience working within Agile development environments and methodologies.
• Bachelor's degree in information technology, Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education, professional experience, and/or military experience totaling 15+ years

Experience that would be great to have:

• Experience within the financial services, payments, banking, or fintech industry.
• Experience with cloud-native architectures, event-driven systems, APIs, and real-time processing platforms.
• Master's degree in information technology, Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
• Familiarity with VisionPLUS, Vision NEXT, or large-scale card processing platforms.

Important information about this role:

• This is a fully onsite position, Monday through Friday. Fiserv believes in the value of in-person collaboration, which supports effective onboarding, drives innovation, strengthens teamwork, and enhances overall productivity.
• Up to 20% travel to client locations across Latin America, including Colombia, Mexico, Brazil, Panama, and Argentina.
• Must possess U.S. Citizenship or U.S. Permanent Resident (Green Card) status.
• Must be bilingual in either Spanish or Portuguese, with strong verbal and written communication skills.

How you'll work:

• This role requires regular use of a computer, phone, and audio/video collaboration equipment.
• You will work closely with clients, business leaders, and global technology teams in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.
• Success in this role requires strong leadership, communication, problem-solving, and relationship-management skills.