Director, Digital Engineering
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Job Description
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Job Summary
The Director Software Engineering is charged with leading and inspiring cross-functional teams in a dynamic Agile environment to address intricate business challenges with cutting-edge software solutions. This leadership role involves crafting and executing strategic visions for the design development testing configuration and deployment of superior software solutions. The director guides managers and software engineers to establish comprehensive test strategies and architect robust cloud environments. A critical aspect of this position is ensuring that all software deliveries are secure reliable and highly automated thereby driving innovation and operational excellence within financial technology systems. The director also collaborates with executive leadership to align technical strategies with overarching business objectives fostering a culture of continuous improvement and technological advancement.Essential Job Functions
- Steer and refine the software development lifecycle to ensure the delivery of groundbreaking scalable solutions. Partner with executive stakeholders to translate intricate business requirements into comprehensive technical strategies. Guide senior teams in crafting advanced design specifications and guarantee the delivery of robust high-quality components - (15%)
- Direct and oversee the formulation and implementation of exhaustive testing strategies to preemptively identify and resolve issues. Supervise code reviews to uncover and rectify defects ensuring unwavering adherence to coding standards and best practices. Champion initiatives for continuous application enhancements to boost quality efficiency and user experience - (15%)
- Lead the strategic design and development of major software solutions aligned with company goals. Ensure the successful delivery of projects maintaining high standards of quality. Provide overarching technical leadership and foster collaboration with senior stakeholders to align on strategic objectives - (15%)
- Spearhead initiatives to optimize system performance with cutting-edge technologies. Set and enforce high standards for code quality and testing practices. Lead teams in eliminating critical defects and enhancing scalability establishing benchmarks for performance excellence - (15%)
- Develop and oversee a comprehensive UI/UX strategy to deliver exceptional interfaces. Foster collaboration across departments to elevate user experiences using insights to refine usability. Ensure teams have the expertise to achieve UI/UX excellence and meet business goals - (15%)
- Enhance and fortify strategic relationships across engineering product and business divisions to amplify collaboration and operational efficiency. Provide strategic mentorship and constructive feedback to senior team members both formally and informally. Utilize feedback to drive personal and team growth elevating overall performance - (15%)
- Demonstrate expertise in at least three or more programming languages ideally three and lead the development or maintenance of multiple mission-critical applications. Provide strategic technical supervision and mentorship to the team while demonstrating deep business acumen in financial technology and payments domains - (10%)
Minimum Qualifications
- 15 years of work experience in related field (Software Development Life Cycle across Full Stack Frontend and Backend Development and UI / UX engineering)
- 7 years direct leadership experience
Preferred Qualifications
- Bachelors Degree in computer science or related field of study; or equivalent experience
- 15 years of work experience in related field
- 10 years direct leadership experience
Skills
- Agile Methodology
- Java
- Microsoft Azure Functions
- Microsoft Azure SQL
- Full Stack Development
- Amazon Web Services (AWS)
- DevOps
- Angular
- JavaScript
- Flutter Software Development Kit (SDK)
Reports To: Senior Director and above
Direct Reports: 2 - 5
Work Environment
Other Duties
This job description is illustrative of the types of duties typically performed by this job. It is not intended to be an exhaustive listing of each and every essential function of the job. Because job content may change from time to time the Company reserves the right to add and/or delete essential functions from this job at any time.
About Bread Financial
At Bread Financial youll have the opportunity to grow your career give back to your community and be part of our award-winning culture. Weve been consistently recognized as a best place to work nationally and in many markets and were proud to promote an environment where you feel appreciated accepted valued and fulfilledboth personally and professionally. Bread Financial supports the overall wellness of our associates with a diverse suite of benefits and offers boundless opportunities for career development and non-traditional career progression.
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All job offers are contingent upon successful completion of credit and background checks.
Bread Financial is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Job Family:
Information TechnologyJob Type:
RegularRequired Experience:
Director
Employment Type
Full-Time
