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Frost

Staff Engineer

Frost

Staff Engineer overseeing software engineers and leading projects in payments platform at Frost. Collaborating across teams to deliver high-quality systems and ensure compliance with financial regulations.

Posted 7/17/2026full-timeSan Antonio • Texas • 🇺🇸 United StatesLeadWebsite

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Demonstrates expertise in overseeing software development lifecycles, providing technical leadership in payments platform architecture, and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards. Proficient in mentoring engineering teams and implementing innovative solutions to enhance payment systems.

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Technical LeadershipPayments Platform ArchitectureMicroservices ArchitectureJava ProgrammingTeam Leadership

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Hard Skills
Software DevelopmentSystem DesignProblem-SolvingDebuggingAnalytical SkillsCoding StandardsTechnical Solutions DevelopmentEmerging Technologies EvaluationCompliance StandardsFinancial Transaction Platforms
Soft Skills
Excellent CommunicationMentoringCollaboration
Tools & Technologies
DockerKubernetesSpring BootAPIs
Certifications & Qualifications
Master’s Degree in Computer ScienceEngineering
Industry Keywords
PaymentsFinancial TransactionsScalabilitySecurityHigh Availability

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies
DockerJavaKubernetesMicroservicesSpringSpring BootSpringBoot

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Oversee the entire development lifecycle for a team of software engineers with assigned programs and systems
  • Provide technical leadership and strategic direction for the payments platform, including architecture decisions, system design, and technology roadmap
  • Lead/Build complex projects focused on enhancing existing payment systems and developing new capabilities, ensuring scalability, security, and high availability
  • Collaborate closely with product management, architecture, security, and compliance teams to define technical requirements and implement innovative solutions
  • Actively participate in coding, code reviews, and hands-on technical tasks to ensure high-quality delivery, business needs, and Frost development standards
  • Mentor and guide engineering teams, promoting best practices, coding standards, and engineering excellence
  • Continuously monitor system performance, troubleshoot complex issues, and proactively recommend improvements
  • Evaluate emerging technologies and industry trends to identify opportunities for innovation and competitive advantage in payments
  • Ensure compliance with regulatory standards specific to payments and financial transactions
  • Always take action using Integrity, Caring, and Excellence to achieve all-win outcomes

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, in a related field, or equivalent experience
  • Demonstrated ability to develop technical solutions, typically requiring a minimum of 6 years of experience
  • Extensive experience (5+ years) in software development, with a proven track record in designing and building highly scalable payment systems or financial transaction platforms
  • Strong proficiency in modern programming languages such as Java
  • Experience with microservices architecture, containerization (Docker/Kubernetes), spring boot, APIs
  • Exceptional problem-solving, debugging, and analytical skills
  • Excellent communication skills with the ability to clearly articulate technical strategies to both technical and non-technical stakeholders
  • Demonstrated experience independently identifying issues and designing solutions for the biggest and most complex programs and systems at the bank
  • Demonstrated experience synthesizing and directing coding efforts for a group of Software Engineers
  • Experience leading a team
  • Current knowledge of emerging market trends, development methodologies, and development frameworks that improve application security
  • Strong understanding of commonly-used concepts, practices, and procedures associated with programming

Benefits

Comp & perks
  • Medical, dental, vision, long-term disability, and life insurance
  • 401(k) matching
  • Generous holiday and paid time off schedule
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Extensive health and wellness programs, including our Employee Assistance Program
  • Referral bonus program + more!