Onbe, a fast-growing FinTech, bringing innovation to a rapidly growing global marketplace, stands for “on behalf.” Because that’s exactly how we work: on behalf of our clients, as their comprehensive payments partner. We transform the way payments are imagined — as an opportunity for innovation, a source of insight to customers, and a way to connect with partners around the globe!

Summary: The Senior Director of Software Development will provide leadership and technical expertise within our dynamic Technology Department. The ideal candidate will have a proven record in software development, team management, and driving innovation. You will manage a team of skilled leaders, lead all aspects of software projects, and play a major role in the department’s technical vision and direction.

This role is a hybrid role that will work onsite 1-2 days per week at our Buffalo Grove, IL location. Occasional travel may be required as part of this position.

Responsibilities

Establish and implement software development best practices, coding standards, and quality assurance processes to ensure robust and reliable software solutions.
Supervise and analyze metrics to assess performance and drive continuous improvement.
Define and complete the software development strategy in alignment with Onbe’s goals.
Provide leadership on Lean/Agile principles and development practices.
Utilize project management tools to track progress and recognize key risk areas for specific implementations
Create an engineering culture that supports innovation and creativity while delivering high quality products with predictability and reliability.
Establish strong working relationships at all organizational levels and across functional teams.

Qualifications

Candidates possess a bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, or related field, or equivalent experience.
10 years+ in Director level position leading software development teams and delivering sophisticated software projects.
Experience with Java technologies and Data Engineering
Strong technical background with hands-on experience in software development, architecture, and design.
Excellent leadership and team-building skills, with the ability to empower and encourage technical teams.
Strong organizational, planning, and project management skills, including the ability to prioritize multiple tasks and provide a high level of attention to detail.

The base salary range for this position is budgeted for $175,050 to $204,750 with eligibility for an annual bonus. The actual base salary offered depends on a variety of factors, including but not limited to the qualifications of the individual applicant for the position, years of proven experience, specific and unique skills, level of education attained, certifications or other professional licenses held, business needs, and market demand. Our competitive benefits include medical, dental, vision, wellness, 401(k) matching, open PTO, generous parental leave, and more! Our job titles may span more than one career level. All candidates are encouraged to apply.

At Onbe, a diverse group of people, ideas, and perspectives are key to achieving phenomenal things. For over 25 years, our focus has remained on building a culture of openness and ingenuity, where employees come together to innovate and build disbursement solutions that make the lives of our clients and their consumers and workforces easier and better. Our definition of success includes celebrating differences and affirming belonging. To that end, we ask employees to come to Onbe as they are and contribute their diverse perspectives, identities, and experiences.

We believe that the recruiting phase is only the very beginning of diversity and inclusion. At Onbe, we’re constantly evolving the way we celebrate diversity every day and in everything we do. With several internal committees that are dedicated to mental and physical wellness, diversity, inclusion, and community outreach, we are committed to making a culture that is inclusive to all.

Onbe is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We seek out ways to create a mindful workforce that embraces diversity and celebrates a culture of inclusion. We do not discriminate against employees or job applicants on the basis of race, color, ancestry, national origin, sex (including pregnancy), gender identity, sexual orientation, marital or family status, religion, age, disability, genetic information or military service. Our equal opportunity policy applies to all decisions of employment including hiring, placement, promotion or advancement, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, compensation, training and leaves of absence

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