Distinguished Engineer – Java, AWS

Early Warning

Distinguished Engineer leading Zelle’s cloud transformation for Early Warning, a U.S. payments and risk solutions company.

Posted 8/10/2026full-timeScottsdale • Arizona, California, Illinois, New York • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorLead💰 $206,000 - $320,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive experience in leading technology initiatives, particularly in cloud environments, with a focus on scalable solutions, engineering best practices, and team mentorship. Proven ability to collaborate across functions and maintain high standards of engineering execution and quality.

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Cloud Systems LeadershipCI/CD ImplementationContainerization ExpertiseScalable Application DevelopmentTechnical Mentorship

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Hard Skills

Software EngineeringCloud ArchitectureAutomated TestingDistributed ApplicationsDatabase SystemsComputer NetworkingSecurity GuidelinesSystem DesignApplication MigrationOpen-Source Operating Systems

Soft Skills

LeadershipInterpersonal CommunicationMentoringCollaborationBusiness Acumen

Tools & Technologies

Amazon Web ServicesCI/CD ToolsContainerization ToolsSecurity ProtocolsQuality Assurance Frameworks

Industry Keywords

Financial InstitutionsService-Level AgreementsAudit RegulationsEngineering Best PracticesIncremental Production Delivery

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AWSCloud

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead the Zelle journey to the cloud
Drive best practices, architectures, and technology decisions within the Zelle organization
Collaborate with Engineering leaders, Architecture, Security, and external financial-institution partners
Maintain a high bar for engineering execution and excellence
Coach team members and leaders and participate in hiring top talent
Identify opportunities for rapid, incremental production delivery
Build and deliver scalable solutions with Data, Architecture, and Operations stakeholders
Ensure software development follows quality guidelines and engineering best practices
Provide accurate and reliable information in accordance with service-level agreements and audit regulations
Ensure solutions follow engineering practices including quality, CI/CD, and scalability
Keep executive management informed of department progress and problems
Comply with security policies and procedures to protect system and data confidentiality, integrity, and availability

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Information Systems, Information Technology, Information Systems, Computer Science, or equivalent professional experience
15+ years of software engineering experience
At least 10 years leading technology initiatives or processes
5+ years working with large-scale cloud systems and building application solutions using containerization, CI/CD, automated testing, and security guidelines
Ability to provide technical leadership through large-scale system designs, upgrades, and releases
Superior leadership and management skills with strong business acumen
Ability to mentor and energize people while demonstrating technical and leadership skills
Experience with state-of-the-art technology, architecture and design concepts, open-source operating systems, database systems, computer networking, and security
Deep understanding of highly scalable, distributed applications in cloud environments
Ability to work effectively in cross-functional groups and generate results
Excellent interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills
Ability to convey responsiveness and competence to internal customers, staff, peers, senior management, and vendors
Work experience demonstrating ownership, urgency, and drive
Must pass background and drug screen
Additional related education and/or work experience preferred
Experience scaling large-scale enterprise operations in Amazon Web Services highly favorable
Experience migrating application and data services from on-premises to cloud

Benefits

Comp & perks

Discretionary incentive plan
Healthcare coverage including medical (PPO/HDHP), dental, and vision plans
Company contributions to Health Savings Account (HSA)
Flexible spending accounts (FSA) for commuting, health, and dependent care expenses
401(k) Retirement Plan with 100% Company Safe Harbor Match on the first 6% deferral immediately upon eligibility
Flexible Time Off for Exempt (salaried) employees
Generous PTO for Non-Exempt (hourly) employees
11 paid company holidays
Paid volunteer day
12 weeks of Paid Parental Leave
Maven Family Planning support including egg freezing, fertility, adoption, surrogacy, pregnancy, postpartum, early pediatrics, and returning to work