Director of Software Engineering - Digital Payments

Overview

Join us at Entrust. At Entrust, we’re shaping the future of identity centric security solutions. From our comprehensive portfolio of solutions to our flexible, global workplace, we empower careers, foster collaboration, and build solutions that help keep the world moving safely.

Headquartered in Minnesota, Entrust is an industry leader in identity-centric security solutions, serving over 150 countries with cutting-edge, scalable technologies. It’s the curiosity, dedication, and innovation that drive our success and help us anticipate the future.

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. The role will partner closely with Product Management to define and implement effective product strategies.

This role requires adaptability and strong leadership skills to manage a broad range of responsibilities, resolve technical and operational challenges, address prioritization issues, and oversee complex project demands in a fast‑paced, innovation‑driven environment.

Responsibilities

• Product Development Leadership (70%)
• Lead a global team of 20+ cross-functional developers, QA, and managers.
• Cultivate 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. Minimize schedule and technical risks by proactively resolving obstacles.
• Champion process improvement for faster time-to-market and cost savings.
• Inspires, motivates, and engages team members by articulating a clear vision, aligning work to purpose, and celebrating team successes.
• Foster technical skills and leadership by coaching and mentoring both managers and individual contributors through coaching and mentoring, providing ongoing feedback, developmental guidance, and facilitating opportunities for growth and advancement.
• 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 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
• Skilled 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, iOS, Android experience
• Excellent global communication abilities (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.

What to Expect

At Entrust, we don’t just offer jobs – we offer career journeys. Here is what you can expect when you join our team:

• Career Growth: We’re invested in your professional journey with learning-forward initiatives and exciting challenges.
• Flexibility: We offer flexible options that fit your lifestyle.
• Collaboration: Our teams thrive on sharing ideas, brainstorming solutions, and working together.

We believe in securing identities—but it doesn’t stop there. Our culture is built on diversity, inclusion, and respect. From unconscious bias training for our leaders to global affinity groups that connect colleagues across the globe, we’re creating a community where everyone is encouraged to be themselves.

Ready to Make an Impact?

If you’re excited by the prospect of innovating, growing your career, and collaborating in a dynamic environment, Entrust is the place for you. Join us in making a difference. Let’s build a more secure world—together.

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For US Roles, Or Where Applicable

Entrust is an EEO/AA/Disabled/Veterans Employer

For Canadian Roles, Or Where Applicable

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.

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Recruiter Jack Steib