Full-Time

Senior Director

Software Development

Posted on 10/4/2025

Onbe

Onbe

201-500 employees

Corporate disbursement-focused digital payment solutions

Compensation Overview

$185k - $205k/yr

+ Annual Bonus

Wheeling, IL, USA

Hybrid

Hybrid role; on-site 2 days per week in Buffalo Grove, IL; occasional travel may be required.

Category
Engineering Management (1)
Required Skills
Python
Java
C/C++
Requirements
  • 10 years in leading software development teams and delivering sophisticated software projects.
  • 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.
  • Strong experience in digital transformation converting monolithic into microservice architectures in medium to large scale organization.
  • Strong experience and passion for utilizing AI in every aspect of SDLC to improve the velocity & quality of development.
Responsibilities
  • Provide strategic and technical leadership across multiple software development teams.
  • Establish and implement software development best practices, coding standards, and quality assurance processes to ensure robust and reliable software solutions.
  • Mentor, coach, and develop engineering leaders and managers to grow technical and leadership capabilities within the organization.
  • Supervise and analyze metrics to assess performance and drive continuous improvement.
  • Define and complete the software development strategy in alignment with Onbe's goals.
  • Pursue constant improvement & transformation in architecture & availability of the platform.
  • Lead engineering goals towards improving velocity & quality with AI transformation

Onbe provides digital payment solutions focused on corporate disbursements to help businesses send funds securely online, in person, or via apps. Its platform handles end-to-end payments with multiple methods and channels and offers industry-tailored customization and security features. It differentiates itself by concentrating on corporate disbursement, offering highly customizable, globally accessible solutions and a partner-like approach. Its goal is to be the preferred payments partner that helps modern brands grow by delivering secure, flexible, and seamless recipient experiences.

Company Size

201-500

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Buffalo Grove, Illinois

Founded

1996

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Employee rewards market growing as 92% of consumers prefer digital payouts over cash.
  • Account offboarding partnerships address 55% of U.S. adults closing accounts annually.
  • Cross-border expansion to 180+ countries captures telecom and maritime client growth opportunities.

What critics are saying

  • Stripe's integrated disbursement tools commoditize Onbe's core B2C payout offering at lower costs.
  • CFPB instant refund mandate effective January 2026 imposes $100K+ daily fines for non-compliance.
  • Plaid's open banking APIs enable banks to bypass Onbe for direct ACH and wallet payouts.

What makes Onbe unique

  • Purpose-built platform serving 60+ industries with 11 customizable payout options globally.
  • Strategic partnerships with PGP, Eisen, ScrapRight expand TAM across payroll, banking, recycling.
  • Virtual incentive technology drives 44% employee performance gains versus traditional disbursement methods.

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Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Wellness Program

401(k) Company Match

401(k) Retirement Plan

Unlimited Paid Time Off

Parental Leave

Company News

Morningstar
Jan 9th, 2026
Onbe Named Among the Best Places to Work in the U.S.

Onbe named among the Best Places to Work in the U.S. For the fourth year, Onbe is recognized by Built In as a top employer. Onbe, a leading corporate payouts platform, announces that it has been named a Best Place to Work in Built In's 2026 Best Places to Work Awards, specifically recognized as one of the Best U.S. Midsize Companies to Work For. The annual awards honor employers across the U.S. whose benefits and compensation set the standard for today's workforce. "At Onbe, people truly are the foundation of our success. We're intentional about creating an environment where employees feel supported, connected, and able to grow in meaningful ways," said Kate Ferry, Vice President of People at Onbe. "Being recognized by Built In is a reflection of the care and commitment our teams bring every day, and we're excited to continue building a culture that evolves alongside our business." Onbe is committed to a workplace where people thrive, offering benefits that support well-being, balance, and family life while fostering a culture rooted in diversity, equity, and inclusion. Through initiatives such as company-wide innovation challenges, Onbe encourages collaboration and creative problem-solving that moves the business forward. Built In's Best Places to Work program celebrates the companies shaping the future of work, and this recognition highlights Onbe's dedication to cultivating an environment where employees feel valued, supported, and inspired to do their best work. "Today's candidates discover the companies they want to work for using AI tools," said Maria Christopoulos Katris, Founder & CEO of Built In. "Earning a Best Place to Work award not only signals to candidates that you invest in your people, it's a lever to strengthen how AI search tools understand and represent your company's story." Built In is the AI-powered career platform that connects innovative companies with professionals navigating their careers in a world reshaped by AI. For candidates, we provide AI-driven job recommendations and resources that support smarter career decisions. For employers, we deliver the only recruitment and employer reputation platform that helps companies measure and shape their reputation in AI search so they can be visible, trusted, and chosen by top talent. About Onbe With more than 25 years of industry experience and offices in Chicago, Philadelphia and London, Onbe is a fintech that manages and modernizes customer and compensation payments for corporate clients ranging from mid-market to the Fortune 500. Onbe's team of experts and technology platform offers clients a turnkey solution to offload their entire B2C payment operations, relieving them of the cost, complexity and risk that come with orchestrating these payments in-house. Backed by top-tier investors, Onbe delivers on today's consumer expectations for instant, digital and seamless payments. To learn more, visit www.onbe.com and follow us on LinkedIn. View source version on businesswire.com: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20260109242119/en/ The articles, information, and content displayed on this webpage may include materials prepared and provided by third parties. Such third-party content is offered for informational purposes only and is not endorsed, reviewed, or verified by Morningstar. Morningstar makes no representations or warranties regarding the accuracy, completeness, timeliness, or reliability of any third-party content displayed on this site. The views and opinions expressed in third-party content are those of the respective authors and do not necessarily reflect the views of Morningstar, its affiliates, or employees. Morningstar is not responsible for any errors, omissions, or delays in this content, nor for any actions taken in reliance thereon. Users are advised to exercise their own judgment and seek independent financial advice before making any decisions based on such content. The third-party providers of this content are not affiliated with Morningstar, and their inclusion on this site does not imply any form of partnership, agency, or endorsement.

IBS Intelligence
Nov 3rd, 2025
Onbe, PGP partner to redefine employee rewards with digital payouts

Onbe, PGP partner to redefine employee rewards with digital payouts. By vriti gothi. Onbe has partnered with Payroll Growth Partners (PGP) to deliver next-generation, digital-first employee recognition and incentive solutions. The collaboration brings together Onbe's advanced virtual incentive technology with PGP's extensive portfolio of payroll companies, marking a significant step forward in transforming how businesses reward and retain their workforce. Through this partnership, Payroll Growth Partners an investor in payroll service providers across multiple industries and markets - will extend its capabilities beyond conventional payroll delivery. By integrating Onbe's virtual incentive platform, PGP's clients can now provide employees with fast, flexible and personalised reward experiences designed to strengthen engagement, loyalty and satisfaction. Recent data from the Incentive Research Foundation indicates that long-term incentive programmes can improve employee performance by an average of 44%. Reflecting this trend, Onbe and PGP's initiative aims to modernise recognition strategies by giving employees the freedom to choose how they are rewarded. With 92% of consumers now preferring digital or electronic payouts and valuing the autonomy of choice, Onbe's technology enables employers to offer digital reward options - from virtual cards to mobile wallet payments that align with the preferences of today's workforce. "At Onbe, we're powering employee recognition and reward programmes that keep teams motivated and engaged with the digital payouts they prefer," said Sayid Shabeer, Chief Product Officer at Onbe. "By offering flexible, instant rewards tailored to individual preferences, we help organisations foster a culture of appreciation that drives higher productivity, retention, and overall employee satisfaction." The collaboration integrates seamlessly with PGP's existing payroll infrastructure, allowing HR and finance teams to issue digital rewards efficiently while reducing the administrative overhead associated with traditional systems. This streamlined approach ensures that recognition is both timely and meaningful, enhancing the overall employee experience. "PGP enables us to upgrade payroll services with efficient, modern, and employee-first payment solutions. Onbe's incentive and recognition solutions align perfectly with this vision," said Tony Chiviles, President and CEO of PayBridge, one of PGP's portfolio companies. "We're excited to partner with Onbe as we expand into this fast-growing space building next-gen tools and experiences valued by our clients and the employees they serve."

Business Wire
Sep 8th, 2025
Onbe Appoints Bryan Haynes as Chief Sales Officer

Haynes joins Onbe's executive leadership team, reporting to Chief Executive Officer Bala Janakiraman, bringing over two decades of experience driving growth and innovation in the payments and fintech space.

FF News
Jan 6th, 2025
Onbe Names FinTech Leader Sayid Shabeer as Chief Product Officer to Drive Next Phase of Growth

Onbe, a leading corporate payouts platform, today announces the appointment of Sayid Shabeer as its new Chief Product Officer.

Finance Director Europe
Dec 5th, 2024
TAB Bank taps Onbe to advance its refund disbursal process

Onbe chief growth officer Tracy Monson said: "Progressive Media International Limited is proud to partner with TAB Bank to provide a modern refund experience that prioritises the recipient's needs and puts funds in customers' hands efficiently and securely.

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