Manager, Software Development I - Clover App Market

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.Job TitleManager, Software Development I – Clover App MarketAbout Your RoleJoin the high-growth Clover App Market Engineering team at Fiserv, where we are transforming the future of business management and financial technology. Clover delivers an elegant, end-to-end Point of Sale (POS) ecosystem powering millions of merchants worldwide—from neighborhood cafes to major stadium venues. As a Manager, Software Development I, you will lead an initial team of 3 to 5 talented Java software engineers, with a clear trajectory for team expansion. In this role, you will serve as both a people leader and technical anchor. While day-to-day coding is optional (you are welcome to stay hands-on if you enjoy it!), you will leverage your deep Java technical background to guide system architecture, champion engineering standards, and empower your team to build scalable, high-throughput applications.What You’ll DoPeople Leadership & Growth: Manage, coach, and mentor an initial team of 3–5 engineers (with room to grow), fostering a culture of technical excellence, continuous learning, and accountability.Technical Guidance & Architecture: Serve as the technical authority for your team’s Java services. Oversee system design, review architecture, and guide technical decision-making—with the flexibility to jump into code when desired.Delivery & Agile Execution: Drive project roadmaps in an Agile environment, ensuring predictable, high-quality feature delivery while proactively mitigating technical risks.Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner closely with Product Management, Design, QA, and Security leadership to translate business vision into clean, extensible technical specifications.Operational Excellence: Oversee code quality, testing standards, CI/CD pipeline automation, and system reliability across cloud-hosted services.Experience You’ll Need to HaveEducation & Seniority: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent practical experience, paired with 6+ years of progressive software engineering experience.People Management: 3+ years of experience directly leading, mentoring, and managing software engineering teams.Java Domain Mastery: 3+ years of strong technical experience within the Java/JVM ecosystem (Java, Kotlin), with the ability to lead architectural discussions and review complex backend code.Database & Data Layer: 3+ years of experience working with SQL databases and relational data modeling.Cloud & Infrastructure: 3+ years of hands-on experience developing or deploying applications in public cloud environments (e.g., AWS, GCP, or Azure).DevOps & Delivery: 3+ years of experience with CI/CD pipelines, automated testing, and Agile methodologies (Scrum/Kanban).Experience That Would Be Great to HaveDatabase Expertise: Hands-on experience with MySQL or similar high-scale relational engines.Microservices Architecture: Experience architecting or operating distributed, cloud-native microservices and RESTful APIs consumed by web frameworks (e.g., React).Fintech / Payments Domain: Experience building platforms within payments, e-commerce, banking, or POS ecosystem integrations.Engineering Velocity & Tooling: Familiarity with modern developer tools, observability platforms, or AI-assisted development tooling (e.g., GitHub Copilot).How you’ll work:This role is on-site Monday through Friday. Fiserv considers in-person collaboration to be an essential part of this role as in-person office experiences help you with your overall onboarding experience and leads to stronger productivity.This role requires use of a computer and audio equipment.Sponsorship:You must currently possess valid and unrestricted U.S. work authorization to be considered for this role. Individuals with temporary visas including, but not limited to, F-1 (OPT, CPT, STEM), H-1B, H-2, or TN, or any candidate requiring sponsorship, now or in the future, will not be considered for this role.​Benefits at Fiserv:Fuel Your Life program to support your physical, financial, social, and emotional well-beingPaid holidays and generous time away policiesNo-cost mental health support through Employee Assistance ProgramsLiving Proof program to recognize your peers’ extra effort with points redeemable for rewardsEight Employee Resource Groups to foster a collaborative culture and expand your network·Unparalleled professional growth with training, development, and internal mobility opportunitiesMedical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance options available from day oneRetirement planning and discounted shares with the Employee Stock Purchase PlanTuition assistance and reimbursement programPaid parental, caregiver, and military leave#LI-SH2Salary Range$140,000.00 - $210,000.00These pay ranges apply to employees in Sunnyvale, California. Pay ranges for employees in other states may differ.It is unlawful to discriminate against a prospective employee due to the individual's status as a veteran.For incentive eligible associates, the successful candidate is eligible for an annual incentive opportunity which may be delivered as a mix of cash bonus and equity awards in the Company’s sole discretion.Thank you for considering employment with Fiserv. Please:Apply using your legal nameComplete the step-by-step profile and attach your resume (either is acceptable, both are preferable).Our commitment to Equal Opportunity:Fiserv is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other category protected by law. 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Any communications from a Fiserv representative will come from a legitimate Fiserv email address.SummaryLocation: Sunnyvale, CaliforniaType: Full time