Vice President Software Platform Engineering – Digital Debt Collections

Role Summary

We are seeking a highly accomplished and visionary technology leader for the role of  Vice President / Associate Vice President  to own, drive, and modernize our  Digital Debt Collections Platform . This is a strategic, hands-on leadership position where you will be responsible for the end-to-end architecture, development, and technological evolution of a mission-critical financial platform. The ideal candidate is a seasoned leader with a proven track record in building scalable, high-performance platforms in the financial services domain, with a deep mastery of modern Microsoft technologies.

Key Responsibilities

• Strategic Leadership & Vision :
• Define and execute the long-term technology roadmap and strategy for the Debt Collections Platform.
• Lead the platform modernization initiative, transitioning from legacy systems to a microservices-based, cloud-native architecture.
• Champion innovation by incorporating AI / ML, data analytics, and automation to enhance platform capabilities and collections efficiency.
• Technical Architecture & Ownership :
• Act as the Chief Architect for the platform, making critical decisions on technology stack, design patterns, and system integration.
• Ensure the platform is highly scalable, secure, compliant (e.g., GDPR, local financial regulations), and fault-tolerant.
• Oversee the entire software development lifecycle, from concept and design to testing, deployment, and maintenance.
• Platform Development & Delivery :
• Hands-on leadership in designing and building services using  Microsoft .NET Core 9  and related technologies.
• Drive excellence in code quality, performance optimization, and continuous integration / continuous deployment (CI / CD) practices.
• Manage and prioritize the product engineering backlog in collaboration with product management and business stakeholders.
• Team Building & Management :
• Lead, mentor, and grow a high-performing team of software architects, engineers, and DevOps professionals.
• Foster a culture of innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning.
• Stakeholder Management :
• Collaborate closely with business leaders, product managers, and client-facing teams to translate business requirements into robust technical solutions.
• Effectively communicate complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.

Must-Have Qualifications & Experience

Good-to-Have Qualifications