I.          Purpose of Position

• Architect embedded software solutions for payment systems
• Define, develop, and deploy embedded frameworks and applications for payment systems.
• Define and integrate 3rd party software into systems while providing technical oversight for innovation partners
• Activities will span all phases of product development including requirements, architecture, design, implementation, validation, release, and maintenance.
• In some cases, serve as an overall software engineering project manager for key programs implementing critical architectural changes.

 II.  Key Responsibilities

• Define, analyze, and review software architecture and requirements for next generation payment platforms and products.
• Participate in definition, design, and review of software architecture, design, application frameworks, and interfaces.
• Lead development and implementation of payment software ensuring quality and on-time delivery
• Integrate and test software to confirm compliance with specifications.
• Support field trials by installing, testing, and troubleshooting software at customer sites.
• Lead a team of developers at multiple physical locations around the globe.
• Mentor junior team members.

 III.       Relationships

This position will interface with the following:

• Software Quality Assurance
• Marketing and Sales
• Mechanical and Electronics Engineering
• Development Partners
• Manufacturing
• Customer Service and Support
• GVR customers and end-users including on-site visits and follow-up

IV.       Measures of Performance

• Developing high quality software with predictable and repeatable processes.
• Successful execution of projects within schedule goals.
• Reuse of designs globally both as a contributor and as a beneficiary.

V.        Background and Skill

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or related field required, Master’s degree preferred.
• Minimum of 10 years of experience in software development.
• Experience programming multi threaded applications with C and C++ in a Linux environment.
• Experience with microprocessor-based embedded systems (32-bit minimum) utilizing multi-threaded operating environments (RTOS or Linux)
• Experience with cross-platform development, debugging, and test tools.
• Experience with software development methodologies (e.g., OOA/D, UML, Requirements Management, Configuration Management, and Defect Management) and tools (Rational tools, Subversion, etc).
• Experience developing applications involving any or all of the following are preferred:  Payment, Qt and/or Qt Embedded; security and encryption; multimedia.
• Experience automating build and testing environments using perl and Linux shell scripting.
• Excellent computer skills (XML, Databases, Linux, Windows, Excel, Outlook, Visio, PowerPoint, etc).
• Must be willing and able to travel, including international travel (travel requirements generally less than 10%).

1. IV.             Personal Trait Profile

• Exceptional verbal and written communications and presentation skills.
• Excellent interpersonal, organizational, and time management skills.
• Personal commitment to quality and on-schedule delivery
• The proven ability to establish and meet milestones and deadlines is required.
• Must be versatile, flexible, and proactive when resolving technical issues.

 VI.       Scope of Responsibility

• Critical to successful implementation of global products based on common platforms
• Critical to successful deployment of high quality and cost effective products
• Key contributor to system architecture for current and future platforms and products
• Increase portfolio of intellectual property and patents