As passionate about our people as we are about our mission.

What We’re All About:

Q2 is proud of delivering our mobile banking platform and technology solutions, globally, to more than 22 million end users across our 1,300 financial institutions and fintech clients.  At Q2, our mission is simple: Build strong, diverse communities by strengthening their financial institutions. We accomplish that by investing in the communities where both our customers and employees serve and live.

What Makes Q2 Special?

The Job At-A-Glance:

As our Director of Engineering and Architecture, you will play a critical role in the shaping of our cloud and datacenter strategy, orchestrating a seamless fusion of public cloud services and private infrastructure to support our organization's growth and agility. Your mission is to craft a robust, scalable, and secure architecture that not only meets our current needs but anticipates and accommodates future demands.

A Typical Day:

• Architectural Leadership: Define and implement a comprehensive architectural roadmap for our public cloud and private datacenter environments, aligning with business objectives and industry best practices.

• Team Empowerment: Foster a culture of innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning within the engineering and architecture teams, empowering individuals to unleash their full potential and drive collective success.

• Technology Evaluation: Stay abreast of emerging technologies, tools, and methodologies in the cloud and datacenter space, evaluating their suitability and potential impact on our infrastructure landscape.

• Performance Optimization: Continuously monitor and optimize the performance, reliability, and cost-efficiency of our cloud and datacenter solutions, leveraging automation and analytics to drive operational excellence.

• Security and Compliance: Implement robust security controls and compliance measures across our cloud and data environments, ensuring the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of our critical assets.

• Vendor Management: Cultivate strategic partnerships with cloud service providers and technology vendors, negotiating contracts and service-level agreements to maximize value and mitigate risks.

• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Collaborate closely with other departments, including software engineering, operations, and security, to integrate cloud and data solutions seamlessly into our overall ecosystem.

• Executive Reporting: Provide regular updates and insights to executive leadership on the performance, challenges, and opportunities within the cloud and datacenter domain, informing strategic decision-making.

Skillsets the ideal Candidate possesses:

• Visionary Leader: You are a strategic thinker with a proven track record of leading engineering and architecture teams to success, inspiring others with your vision and drive.

• Technical Expertise: You possess deep expertise in cloud computing platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP) and datacenter technologies, with a solid understanding of networking, virtualization, and storage concepts.

• Innovative Mindset: You are passionate about exploring new technologies and methodologies, leveraging them to solve complex problems and drive business value.

• Strong Communicator: You excel in both verbal and written communication, effectively conveying complex technical concepts to diverse audiences, from engineers to executives.

• Collaborative Spirit: You thrive in a collaborative environment, building strong relationships across teams and departments to achieve shared goals and objectives.

Bring Your Passion, Do What You Love. Here’s What We’re Looking For:

• Typically requires a Bachelor’s degree in (relevant degree) and a minimum of 15 years of related experience; or an advanced degree with 12+ years of experience; or equivalent relevant work experience.
  Typically requires 7+ years managing and developing employees

• Proven track record of designing and implementing complex cloud and datacenter solutions at scale.

• Expertise in cloud computing platforms such as AWS, Azure, or GCP, with relevant certifications (e.g., AWS Certified Solutions Architect, Azure Solutions Architect).

• Strong understanding of security and compliance requirements in cloud and data environments.

• Excellent leadership, team-building, and decision-making skills.

• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and drive results amidst ambiguity.

This position requires fluent written and oral communication in English.

Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.

Health & Wellness

• Hybrid & Remote Work Opportunities                                                                  

• Flexible Time Off

• Career Development & Mentoring Opportunities   

• Generous Retirement Benefit Plans, including a company-matching HSA program.

• Health & Wellness Benefits, including a 12-weeks of parental leave for eligible new parents

• Community Volunteering & Company Philanthropy Programs

• Employee Peer Recognition Programs – “You Earned it”

Click here to find out more about the benefits we offer.

How We Give Back to the Community:

You can learn more about our Q2 Spark Program, Q2 Philanthropy fund, and our employee volunteering programs on our Q2 Community page.Q2 supports dozens of wide-reaching organizations, such as the African American Leadership Institute, and The Trevor Project, promoting diversity and success in leadership and technology. Other deserving beneficiaries include Resource Center helping LGBTQ communities, JDRF, and Homes for our Troops, a group helping veterans rebuild their lives with specially adapted homes.

At Q2, our goal is to be a diverse and inclusive workforce that fosters mutual respect for our employees and the communities we serve. Q2 is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status.