Deluxe is a trusted, technology-enabled solutions provider for enterprises, small businesses and financial institutions offering a range of solutions to help customers manage and grow their businesses. Approximately 4.8 million small business customers access Deluxe's wide range of products and services, including incorporation services, logo design, website development and hosting, email marketing, social media, search engine optimization, and payroll services along with customized checks and forms. For our approximately 4,600 financial institution customers, Deluxe offers industry-leading programs in data analytics, customer acquisition and treasury management solutions, fraud prevention and profitability solutions, as well as checks. Deluxe is also a leading provider of checks and accessories sold directly to consumers. Deluxe is seeking an experienced Lead Software Developer to guide, mentor, and inspire our development team in our Fort Worth office. This is a hands-on technical leadership role where you’ll set the technical direction, deliver high-quality software solutions, and help grow the skills and careers of other developers. Your expertise will drive solutions that support our payments infrastructure and align with business goals. Key Responsibilities + Provide technical leadership and actively contribute to all phases of the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC). + Mentor and coach developers at all levels, helping them grow technically and professionally. + Foster a collaborative team culture that values knowledge sharing, best practices, and continuous learning. + Collaborate with network administrators, systems analysts, and third-party partners to deliver reliable, secure software. + Translate business needs into clear, actionable technical requirements. + Contribute to project planning, including defining scope, estimating effort, setting schedules, and ensuring successful delivery. + Promote high standards for code quality, testing, and secure development practices. Basic Qualifications + Bachelor’s degree with at least 5 years of relevant experience, or high school diploma/GED with 9+ years of related experience. + Minimum 5 years of professional development experience with C# and .NET Framework/.NET Core. + 3 years of experience with microservices architecture and distributed systems. + 3 years of backend development experience, including API design. + 2 years of experience developing applications with TCP/IP communication and secure connections (SSL/TLS). + 2 years of proven experience as a technical lead or engineering manager, with demonstrated success mentoring developers. + Knowledge of relational databases (e.g., SQL Server, PostgreSQL). + Experience leading high-performing development teams. + Must be 18 years of age or older. Preferred Qualifications + Bachelor’s degree plus 9+ years of combined technical and leadership experience. + Experience working with payment gateways, transaction processing, or card network schemes. + Understanding of PCI compliance and secure data handling. + Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines, DevOps practices, and modern software delivery. + Experience working in an agile environment. Benefits In line with our commitment to employee wellbeing, our total rewards benefits package is designed to support the physical, financial, and emotional health of our employees, tailored to meet their unique and evolving needs. Our approach considers our employees’ whole selves, ensuring they can thrive both in and outside of work. Here are some of the benefits we offer, which may vary based on role, location, or hours worked: + Healthcare (Medical, Dental, Vision) + Paid Time Off, Volunteer Time Off, and Holidays + Employer-Matched Retirement Plan + Employee Stock Purchase Plan + Short-Term and Long-Term Disability + Infertility Treatment, Adoption and Surrogacy Assistance + Tuition Reimbursement These benefits are designed to enhance the health, protect the financial security, and provide peace of mind to our employees and their families. Deluxe Corporation is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer: All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, disability, sex, age, ethnic or national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or presentation, pregnancy, genetics, veteran status or any other status protected by state or federal law. Please view the electronic EEO is the Law Poster (http://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088\_EEOC\_KnowYourRights6.12ScreenRdr.pdf) which serves to inform you of your equal employment opportunity protections as part of the application process. Reasonable Accommodation for Job Seekers with a Disability: If you require reasonable accommodation in completing this application, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please direct your inquiries to deluxecareers@deluxe.com . Employee Type: Permanent Time Type: Full time