Director of Software Engineering - Digital Payments

Position Title: Director, Software Development – Digital Card Solution Position Overview We are looking for a motivated professional to join our team in a hybrid role (3 days/week) based in Paris. Reporting to the VP Software Development- Secure Issuance, the role will lead the DCS (Digital Card Solution) Software Engineering team, collaborate with cross‑functional teams, and contribute to initiatives supporting Entrust’s Digital Card Solution (DCS)—a digital‑first payment platform that enables instant digital card issuance, push provisioning to Apple Pay and Google Pay, secure in‑app card display, and tap‑to‑pay experiences directly within mobile banking apps. This position holds comprehensive accountability for all aspects of DCS development, ensuring timely and successful product delivery and partnering closely with Product Management to define and implement effective product strategies. Product Development Leadership (70%)

Lead a global team of 20+ cross-functional developers, QA, and managers. Build strong, reliable relationships across departments and collaborate effectively with colleagues, leadership, and stakeholders to accomplish both business and R&D objectives. Coordinate complex projects from inception to completion, working with the Instant Financial Issuance team in Shakopee, MN. Apply Agile (Scrum) and phase‑gate methodologies, tracking progress and enforcing standards. Demonstrate expertise in secure development life cycles, threat modeling, and web application security assessments. Guide software and marketing specification creation, providing technical leadership for product development. Identify innovation opportunities, accelerate launches, and eliminate bottlenecks. Promote efficient product development through cross‑disciplinary understanding and creative solutions, minimizing schedule and technical risks by proactively resolving obstacles. Champion process improvement for faster time‑to‑market and cost savings. Inspire, motivate, and engage team members by articulating a clear vision, aligning work to purpose, and celebrating team successes. Foster technical skills and leadership by coaching and mentoring managers and individual contributors through ongoing feedback and developmental guidance. Act as a level 3 escalation point for customer issues related to product components.

Product Line Leadership (30%)

Collaborate with Product Marketing and Management to oversee engineering initiatives for the DCS Product, including Operations, Professional Services, and Sales support. Develop product roadmaps, articulate vision, and formulate innovation strategies to ensure alignment with organizational and business objectives. Advise executive leadership on staffing and budget requirements necessary to achieve product line goals.

Basic Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in computer science, engineering, or related field. 10+ years leading large software teams; 5+ years in software development. 5+ years of project management experience. Proven experience in leading teams focused on innovation and improvement in complex development environments. Proven experience mentoring leaders in the technology sector. Experienced at driving cross‑functional projects. Strong problem‑solving and solution design skills. Agile (Scrum) expertise, ideally with scrum master background. AWS, Java, C++, XML, Web Services, i

OS, Android experience. Excellent global communication abilities, both verbal and written. Experience working in a global environment. Willing to travel internationally up to 5%. Fluent in French and English.

Preferred Qualifications

Possesses a Master’s degree in Engineering or an MBA. Demonstrated experience in developing cloud‑based solutions within banking, payments, tokenization, and digital wallets. Exhibits exceptional technological expertise with a keen ability to identify relevant information efficiently. Highly motivated by opportunities for personal and professional growth. Extensive experience leading the development of complex software architectures and platforms. Strong situational leadership skills and demonstrated ability to adapt as needed.

Benefits

Career Growth: We invest in your professional journey with learning‑forward initiatives and exciting challenges. Flexibility: Offer flexible options—remote, hybrid, or on‑site—to fit your lifestyle. Collaboration: Your voice matters; we thrive on sharing ideas, brainstorming solutions, and working together.

Entrust is an EEO/AA/Disabled/Veterans Employer. Entrust values diversity and inclusion and we are committed to building a diverse workforce with wide perspectives and innovative ideas. We welcome applications from qualified individuals of all backgrounds, and we strive to provide an accessible experience for candidates of all abilities. If you require an accommodation, contact

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