🚀 Chief Architect

The Chief Architect is a leadership role responsible for laying out the vision for the next-generation architecture and engineering capabilities for Deluxe’s products & platforms. The individual will lead Enterprise Architecture practice at Deluxe with a strong focus on establishing Integrated Payments Platforms and help in the technology evolution of Deluxe Payments business. This role will lead a team of architects, mentor technical leads and collaborate with other delivery and engineering leaders to build a vibrant product delivery organization.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science or related field

• 15 years of experience in Agile Software Development Life Cycle, and significant experience in delivering applications and architecture services in a production environment

• 10 years of experience in software architecture and multi-tiered enterprise application

• 5 years of experience in software leadership roles with increasing responsibility

• 5 years of people leadership experience

• Experience in a senior role with an architecture group, demonstrating knowledge in at least three of the following areas: Enterprise Architecture, Solution Architecture, Cloud (preferably AWS) Architecture, Technical/Infrastructure Architecture, Design Patterns, Messaging, Mobile Applications, and Multi-Tenant Architecture

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree in computer science, engineering, or related field

• 10 Years of Payment Industry experience with extensive experience in leading Payment Architecture

• Strong Payment Industry knowledge with a good background on Payment Products, Payment Business

  Ability to influence management, key decision-makers and highly technical resources

• Ability to interface effectively and collaborate with peers and management to develop solutions and ensure stakeholder buy-in

• Customer driven to understand and appropriately respond to customers’ business needs

• Critical thinking skills, ability to accurately analyze information and make sound decisions quickly

• Demonstrated ability to take initiative and accountability for achieving results. Self-starter/Self-directed

• Strong interpersonal, oral and written communication skills 5 years of experience in software architecture and multi-tiered enterprise application

Compensation

The compensation range for this position is $190,000.00 - $220,000.00 annually. This position will be eligible for commission or an annual performance incentive plan. The base pay actually offered will vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, location, experience and take into account internal equity.

Benefits

In line with our commitment to employee wellbeing, our total rewards benefits package is designed to support the physical, financial, and emotional health of our employees, tailored to meet their unique and evolving needs. Our approach considers our employees’ whole selves, ensuring they can thrive both in and outside of work. Here are some of the benefits we offer, which may vary based on role, location, or hours worked:

• Healthcare (Medical, Dental, Vision)

• Paid Time Off, Volunteer Time Off, and Holidays

• Employer-Matched Retirement Plan

• Employee Stock Purchase Plan

• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability

• Infertility Treatment, Adoption and Surrogacy Assistance

• Tuition Reimbursement

Deluxe Corporation is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, disability, sex, age, ethnic or national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or presentation, pregnancy, genetics, veteran status or any other status protected by state or federal law.

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