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From our comprehensive portfolio of solutions to our flexible, global workplace, we empower careers, foster collaboration, and build solutions that help keep the world moving safely.\nGet to Know Us\nHeadquartered in Minnesota, Entrust is an industry leader in identity-centric security solutions, serving over 150 countries with cutting-edge, scalable technologies. But our secret weapon? Our people. It’sthe curiosity, dedication, and innovation that drive our success and help us anticipatethe future.\nPosition Title:Director, Software Development - Digital Card Solution\nPosition Overview:\nWe are looking for a motivated professional to join our team in a hybrid role (3 days/week) based in Paris. Reporting to the VP Software Development- Secure Issuance, the role will lead the DCS (Digital Card Solution) Software Engineering team, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and contribute to initiatives supporting Entrust’s Digital Card Solution (DCS) -a digital-first payment platform that enables instant digital card issuance, push provisioning to Apple Pay and Google Pay, secure in-app card display, and tap-to-pay experiences directly within mobile banking apps.\nThis position holds comprehensive accountability for all aspects of DCS development, ensuring timely and successful product delivery. The role will partner closely with Product Management to define and implement effective product strategies.\nThis role requires adaptability and strong leadership skills to manage a broad range of responsibilities, resolve technical and operational challenges, address prioritization issues, and oversee complex project demands in a fast-paced, innovation-driven environment.\nProduct Development Leadership (70%)\nLead a global team of 20+ cross-functional developers, QA, and managers.\nCultivates strong, reliable relationships across departments and collaborates effectively with colleagues, leadership, and stakeholders to accomplish both business and R&D objectives.\nCoordinate complex projects from inception to completion, working with the Instant Financial Issuance team in Shakopee, MN. \nApply Agile (Scrum) and phase-gate methodologies, tracking progress and enforcing standards.\nDemonstrate expertise in secure development life cycles, threat modeling, and web application security assessments.\nGuide software and marketing specification creation, providing technical leadership for product development.\nIdentify innovation opportunities, accelerate launches, and eliminate bottlenecks.\nPromote efficient product development through cross-disciplinary understanding and creative solutions. 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Here is what you can expect when you join our team:\nCareer Growth: Whether you’rea budding developer or a seasoned expert, we’reinvested in your professional journey. With learning-forwardinitiatives and exciting challenges, your growth is our priority.\n\nFlexibility: Life is all about balance. Whether you’reremote, hybrid, or on-site, we offer flexible options that fit your lifestyle.\n\nCollaboration: Here, your voice matters. Our teams thrive on sharing ideas, brainstorming solutions, and working together to build a better tomorrow.\n\nWe believe in securing identities-but it doesn’tstop there. At Entrust, we’repassionate about valuing all identities. Our culture is built on diversity, inclusion, and respect. From unconscious biastraining for our leaders to global affinity groups that connect colleagues across the globe, we’recreating a community where everyone is encouraged to be themselves.\nReady to Make an Impact?\nIf you’reexcited by the prospect of innovating, growing your career, and collaborating in a dynamic environment, Entrust is the place for you. Join us in making a difference. Let’sbuild a more secure world-together.\nApply today!\nFor more information, visit www.entrust.com. Follow us on, LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube\nFor US roles, or where applicable:\nEntrust is an EEO/AA/Disabled/VeteransEmployer\nFor Canadian roles, or where applicable:\nEntrust values diversity and inclusion and we are committed to building a diverse workforce with wide perspectives and innovative ideas. 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