Principal Mobile DevOps Engineer

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Position Type: Full time

Type Of Hire: Experienced (relevant combo of work and education)

Education Desired: Bachelor of Science

Travel Percentage: 10 - 15%

Job Description

We are FIS. Our technology powers the world’s economy and our teams bring innovation to life. We champion diversity to deliver the best products and solutions for our colleagues, clients and communities. If you’re ready to start learning, growing and making an impact with a career in fintech, we’d like to know: Are you FIS?

About The Role

Reporting to the Head of Digital DevOps, the Principal Mobile DevOps Engineer will play a critical role in driving innovation and growth for the Banking Solutions business. In a technology leadership role within the Digital Technology organization, you will be responsible for transforming our platforms and driving the development and implementation of next generation digital products. With a focus on digital software pipelines and deployments, you will collaborate closely with product leaders, and other stakeholders to align product milestones and deliver innovative digital applications and experiences. In this role, the candidate will have the opportunity to make a lasting impact on the company's digital transformation journey, drive customer-centric innovation, and position the organization as a leader in the competitive digital banking landscape.

What You Will Be Doing

• Design and maintain infrastructure as code (IaC) solutions for mobile app deployment, monitoring, and performance optimization across multiple platforms (iOS and Android).
• Collaborate with development teams to integrate DevOps tools, processes, and best practices into the mobile app development lifecycle, from code commits to production deployments.
• Define and enforce mobile app security practices, including code scanning, vulnerability assessments, and secure configurations for mobile platforms and cloud services.
• Implement and manage cloud-based solutions (e.g., AWS, Azure, Private Cloud) for mobile app hosting, data storage, and backend services, ensuring scalability, reliability, and cost efficiency.
• Lead the adoption of containerization technologies (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes) for mobile app environments, enabling consistent deployment and orchestration across development, testing, and production stages.
• Establish and monitor key performance metrics, logs, and analytics for mobile apps, providing insights for continuous improvement in app quality, user experience, and resource utilization.
• Collaborate with QA teams to automate mobile app testing processes, including unit tests, integration tests, and end-to-end tests, within CI/CD pipelines for faster feedback and quality assurance.
• Lead incident response and troubleshooting efforts for mobile app-related issues in production, working closely with development teams to implement timely and effective resolutions.
• Mentor and coach junior DevOps engineers and collaborate with cross-functional teams to promote a culture of continuous learning, innovation, and collaboration within the DevOps practice.
• Stay updated with industry trends, new technologies, and best practices in mobile app DevOps, and evaluate their applicability to improve development processes and infrastructure.
• Communicate effectively with stakeholders, including development teams, product managers, and IT operations, to align DevOps initiatives with business goals, timelines, and priorities.

What You Will Need

• Strong experience in implementing DevOps practices, automation, and infrastructure management specifically for mobile app development environments.
• Proficiency in CI/CD pipeline setup and maintenance using tools like Jenkins, GitLab CI/CD, or Azure DevOps, with a focus on mobile app build, test, and deployment automation.
• Knowledge of mobile app development frameworks (e.g., React Native, Ionic, native iOS/Android) and experience in integrating DevOps tools and processes into these environments.
• Familiarity with cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or Private Cloud, including services related to app hosting, data storage, serverless computing, and monitoring.
• Experience with containerization technologies like Docker and orchestration platforms like Kubernetes for managing mobile app deployments at scale.
• Understanding of mobile app security best practices, encryption standards, and secure coding guidelines for iOS and Android platforms.
• Experience in implementing security scans, vulnerability assessments, and compliance checks within CI/CD pipelines for mobile apps.
• Knowledge of mobile app authentication mechanisms, API security, and data protection requirements in accordance with industry standards (e.g., OWASP Mobile Top 10, GDPR, HIPAA).
• Proficiency in scripting languages (e.g., Bash, Python) for automation tasks related to infrastructure provisioning, configuration management, and deployment workflows.
• Experience with mobile app testing automation frameworks/tools (e.g., Appium, XCTest, Espresso) and integrating automated tests into CI/CD pipelines.
• Ability to set up and manage monitoring, logging, and analytics solutions for mobile apps, utilizing tools like Prometheus, Grafana, ELK Stack, or native cloud monitoring services.
• Proven track record of leading DevOps initiatives, managing infrastructure projects, and driving continuous improvement in development processes and tools.
• Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams including developers, QA engineers, product managers, and IT operations.
• Experience in mentoring and coaching junior DevOps engineers, conducting knowledge sharing sessions, and fostering a culture of collaboration and innovation within the DevOps team.
• Continuous learning mindset, staying updated with industry trends, attending conferences, and participating in relevant training programs to enhance skills and knowledge.

Added Bonus If You Have

• Demonstrates judgment and flexibility; thinks about issues and develops solutions that thoughtfully take the broader context into account.
• Takes an ownership approach to engineering and product outcomes.
• Action-oriented self-starter who can set strategy and drive execution with a “roll up the sleeves” approach.
• Excellent interpersonal communication, negotiation and influencing skills to work effectively with all stakeholders (internal & external).
• Penchant for excellence, both personally and professionally, demonstrated by intellectual curiosity, record of accomplishment, and reputation; shows strong attention to detail and implementation of best practices with an inclination for continuous improvement.
• Ability to quickly establish strong credibility with employees, business partners and external resources.
• Embodies and delivers the firm's values and culture towards colleagues, clients, and communities.

What We Offer You

• A career at FIS is more than just a job. It’s the change to shape the future of fintech.
• Always-on learning and development
• Collaborative work environment
• Opportunities to give back
• Competitive salary and benefits

FIS is committed to providing its employees with an exciting career opportunity and competitive compensation. The pay range for this full-time position is $143,040.00 - $240,310.00 and reflects the minimum and maximum target for new hire salaries for this position based on the posted role, level, and location. Within the range, actual individual starting pay is determined by additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Please consult with your recruiter about the specific salary range for your preferred location during the hiring process.

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EEOC Statement

FIS is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, genetic information, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other protected characteristics.

Sourcing Model

Recruitment at FIS works primarily on a direct sourcing model; a relatively small portion of our hiring is through recruitment agencies. FIS does not accept resumes from recruitment agencies which are not on the preferred supplier list and is not responsible for any related fees for resumes submitted to job postings, our employees, or any other part of our company.