VP, Technology

Summary

Join Aperia Solutions, a leader in SaaS solutions for the Payments and Compliance industries. Aperia is a Texas-based fintech and managed consultancy firm that creates custom SaaS applications and other software-based solutions for the payments, banking, and processing industry. Founded in 1999, Aperia offers business intelligence, risk management, compliance, and customer intelligence platforms. With offices in Dallas, Washington DC, Poland, and Vietnam, Aperia is a fast-paced, global organization that strives to improve efficiency in compliance, risk, and customer service operations. Aperia’s clients include banks, processors, payment facilitators, merchant service providers, independent sales organizations, and government entities. A career at Aperia promises a great challenge, culture, and opportunities to forge your own path.

Job Summary

As the VP of Technology, you will be responsible for implementing the technological vision and strategy of the company. You will lead our engineering and technology teams, overseeing the development of innovative products and services that align with our business goals. Your expertise will be crucial in fostering a culture of innovation, ensuring the scalability and security of our technology infrastructure, and driving digital transformation across the organization.

Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement a comprehensive technology strategy that aligns with the company’s overall vision and objectives.
• Lead and mentor the engineering and technology teams, fostering a culture of innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
• Oversee the design and development of scalable and secure technology solutions, ensuring they meet business requirements and industry standards.
• Stay abreast of emerging technologies and industry trends, evaluating their potential impact on the organization and identifying opportunities for integration.
• Collaborate with other executives to define product roadmaps, ensuring that technology initiatives support product development and customer needs.
• Manage technology budgets and resources, ensuring optimal allocation and ROI for technology investments.
• Establish key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure technology performance and drive accountability within the team.
• Build and maintain relationships with external partners, vendors, and stakeholders to enhance technology capabilities and drive growth
• FinOps Management: Manage FinOps (Financial Operations) practices to optimize technology expenditures, ensuring cost-effective use of resources while maintaining performance and scalability.
• On-Premises and Cloud Infrastructure: Oversee the design, deployment, and management of both on-premises and cloud-based infrastructure, ensuring scalability, resilience, and cost-efficiency.
• DevOps Oversight: Collaborate with the DevOps team to streamline software development and deployment processes, fostering a culture of continuous integration and delivery.
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Skills:

• Strong leadership and communication skills
• Excellent product management skills, including experience with product backlog management, road mapping, and product lifecycle management
• Deep understanding of agile and lean principles and practices
• Experience with SAFe or other scaled agile methodologies
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related field; Master’s degree or MBA preferred.
• 5+ years of experience in technology leadership roles, with a strong background in software development, architecture, and infrastructure management.
• Proven track record of successfully leading technology teams and delivering innovative products and solutions.
• Strong understanding of emerging technologies, including AI, machine learning, cloud computing, and data analytics.
• Excellent strategic thinking and problem-solving skills, with the ability to make data-driven decisions.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage and influence stakeholders at all levels.
• Experience in Agile methodologies and familiarity with DevOps principles and practices

Desired Certifications:

• Relevant certifications in cloud technologies (e.g., AWS Certified Solutions Architect, Google Cloud Professional) are advantageous.

When applying for this position, in addition to a resume, we’d greatly appreciate a cover letter addressing why you are interested. Be creative and tell us your story. We also welcome any examples of work products or related experience.

What We Offer:

• An innovative and collaborative work environment that encourages creativity and growth.  
• Opportunities for professional development and career advancement within a rapidly evolving organization.  
• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package, including health, 401k and others.
• The chance to lead transformative technology initiatives that impact the future of our industry.

Eligibility Requirements

• Must be willing to submit to a background investigation and drug test as part of the selection process.
• This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship. Applicants must have authorization to work in the country without the need for sponsorship.

Job Type

• Full-time

Schedule

• Monday to Friday

Work Location 

• Dallas, TX

Benefits

• Health insurance 
• Health savings account
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• 401(k) matching
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Disability insurance
• Childcare assistance
• Education reimbursement
• Fitness membership
• Volunteer time off

This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. An employee may also perform other reasonable related business duties as assigned by their immediate supervisor or management. Principals only.

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