Staff Software Development Engineer [Platforms] - job 1 of 2

As a Staff Software Development Engineer at FIS Global, your responsibilities will include translating user and business requirements into clean, maintainable code, defining technical strategies, and solving complex problems. You will also provide technical leadership, manage technical areas across multiple teams, participate in code reviews, and support production issues as part of an on-call rotation.

To apply for the Staff Software Development Engineer position at FIS Global, you should have at least a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or equivalent education, along with 5+ years of relevant experience. Proficiency in a modern development framework/language like Java, Python, or Go is required, along with experience leading projects and expertise in areas relevant to our cloud-based financial platform.

At FIS Global, you can expect a dynamic and inclusive work culture that celebrates diverse perspectives. The Embedded Finance team values collaboration and encourages engineers to voice their ideas and challenge assumptions. You'll work alongside talented individuals who are driven, innovative, and committed to shaping the future of fintech.

Yes, FIS Global offers a hybrid work environment for the Staff Software Development Engineer role. While most responsibilities can be done remotely, employees are encouraged to work from the Seattle/Bellevue office as needed, fostering collaboration and team bonding.

As a Staff Software Development Engineer at FIS Global, you'll enjoy competitive compensation, benefits for personal and professional growth, opportunities to innovate in fintech, and a commitment to an inclusive workplace. You'll also have resources to invest in your community, making a meaningful impact beyond your role.

When answering this question, focus on specific languages and frameworks you've worked with, highlighting projects you've contributed to and the impact of your work. For example, discuss how you improved system efficiency or contributed to a financial product using Java or Python.

Discuss your problem-solving strategy, which may include breaking problems down into manageable parts, collaborating with team members, and leveraging your technical expertise. Provide a specific example where you navigated ambiguity to reach a viable solution.

Talk about your approach to writing clean, well-documented code, and how you implement best practices like code reviews and testing. Mention any tools you use, such as version control systems or CI/CD practices to maintain high standards.

Use the STAR method to discuss a significant technical initiative from start to finish. Explain your role in its planning and execution, the challenges faced, and the success metrics achieved, showing how your leadership made a difference.

Explain your commitment to ongoing learning through courses, conferences, and hands-on projects. Mention specific technologies you’ve recently explored and how you plan to integrate them into your work at FIS.

Emphasize your communication skills and diplomacy in situations of disagreement. Describe a specific incident, your approach to resolving it through dialogue or compromise, and the positive outcome that followed.

Share your strategies for building relationships with other departments, like holding regular sync meetings or using collaborative tools. Provide an example of how this collaboration led to a successful project outcome.

Discuss your familiarity with cloud platforms like AWS or Azure and specific projects where you've utilized them. Highlight how your experience applies to building scalable and secure financial products.

Address the importance of security best practices, especially in financial technology, and share how you've integrated these practices into your workflow. Provide an instance where you identified and mitigated potential security risks.

Reflect on FIS Global’s mission and values, and explain how they resonate with your career goals. Mention your excitement about being part of the Embedded Finance team and your eagerness to contribute to innovative fintech solutions.