Product & Tech Director

Date: 19 Jun 2024

Location: Zürich, Zürich, CH

Company: worldline

This is Worldline

We are the innovators at the heart of the payments technology industry, shaping how the world pays and gets paid. The solutions our people build today power the growth of millions of businesses tomorrow. From your local coffee shop to unicorns and international banks. From San Francisco to Auckland. We are in every corner of the world, in every part of commerce.  And just as we help our customers accelerate their business, we are committed to helping our people accelerate their careers. Together, we shape the evolution.

 

The opportunity

We are seeking a Director of Product & Tech to lead our APIs & Integrations team. This role will encompass both product and technology responsibilities, driving the strategic vision, development, and execution of our APIs and integrations. The successful candidate will be instrumental in creating seamless, robust, and scalable solutions that meet the needs of our merchants.

 

Day-to-Day Responsibilities

  • Develop and execute a comprehensive strategy for APIs & Integrations that aligns with Worldline's overall business objectives.
  • Conduct market research to identify customer pain points, industry trends, and growth opportunity
  • Establish a Partnership team to streamline collaborations with strategic Partners and accelerate time-to-market for new integrations.
  • Work closely with design, product, engineering, sales, account management, and other key stakeholders to foster seamless collaboration and drive product development excellence.
  • Partner with senior leadership to shape the strategic direction, including product roadmaps and technological advancements.
  • Oversee the design and implementation of scalable and secure APIs and integrations.
  • Ensure adherence to best practices in engineering, architecture design, and product development.
  • Drive the adoption of emerging technologies and methodologies to enhance our product offerings.

 

Who Are We Looking For

We look for big thinkers. People who can drive positive change, step up and show what’s next – people with passion, can-do attitude and a hunger to learn and grow. In practice this means:

  • Minimum 10 years of experience in software development and/or product management. Including 5 years of experience in leadership roles.
  • Significant exposure to APIs, integrations, and scalable architectures within a fast-paced tech environment.
  • Demonstrated expertise in building and maintaining large-scale applications and integrations. Strong understanding of modern technologies and frameworks.
  • Proven track record of engaging with customers to build relationships and understand their needs.
  • Excellent communicator and stakeholder management.
  • Experience in collaborating with senior leadership to shape strategic direction, including product and technology roadmaps.
  • A natural curiosity to question the status quo and drive continuous improvement.
  • Strong leadership skills, ability to motivate and inspire teams to deliver exceptional products

 

Benefits 

  • Mobile working within Switzerland and flexible working time models
  • Financial support of the public transport ticket
  • Use of our own staff restaurant or meal voucher (depending on location) 
  • Comprehensive continuing education programs
  • Additional offers for families
  • Possible participation in the Innovation Festival @ Worldline
  • Sustainable, international corporate culture

 

Shape the evolution 

We are on an exciting journey towards the next frontiers of payments technology, and we look for big thinkers, people with passion, can-do attitude and a hunger to learn and grow. Here you’ll work with ambitious colleagues from around the world, take on unique challenges as a team, and make a real impact on the society. With an empowering culture, strong technology and extensive training opportunities, we help you accelerate your career - wherever you decide to go. Join our global team of 18,000 innovators and shape a tomorrow that is yours to own.

 

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as an individual with a disability, or any applicable legally protected characteristics.

 

Learn more about life at Worldline at jobs.worldline.com