AVP, Software Engineering

Bank OZK

$120K — $145K *
Finance & Insurance
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in IT or computer science or equivalent experience.
  • 5+ years in application development and solutions delivery.
  • 5+ years in programming languages, preferably C#.
  • 2+ years with Python or R.

Responsibilities

  • Design, develop, and maintain software applications following coding standards.
  • Provide technical input on application architecture and delivery processes.
  • Identify opportunities to enhance application scalability and build roadmaps.
  • Create and enforce standards for implementing technical solutions.
  • Analyze business needs and recommend/deliver technical solutions.
  • Develop a deep understanding of the commercial and real estate lending lifecycle.
  • Review code contributions for quality assurance.

Benefits

  • Opportunities for professional growth and development.
  • Collaborative work environment with technology teams.
  • Emphasis on innovation and operational excellence.
Full Job Description
Job Purpose & Scope

Responsible for the development and management of a select portfolio of business-critical applications vital to our commercial and real estate lending business. In this role, you will collaborate with other technology teams to bring innovation and operational and platform excellence, and to define long-term objectives and implementation roadmaps.

Essential Job Functions

  1. Designs, develops and maintains software applications by following coding standards and best practices ensuring work is completed timely and accurately.
  2. Provides technical input on application architecture, engineering standards, infrastructure, and delivery process.
  3. Identifies opportunities to enhance application scalability, productivity, and efficiency and builds application roadmaps and tech debit remediation plans.
  4. Creates, maintains, and enforces standards/procedures for implementing technical solutions that ensures consistency and maintainability of existing application.
  5. Analyzes business needs presented by the users or clients and recommends/delivers technical solutions.
  6. Develops a deep understanding of the commercial and real estate lending lifecycle.
  7. Reviews code contributions from other engineers to ensure quality and architectural soundness.
  8. Ensures compliance with Bank OZK and internal/external regulatory policy, procedures, and guidelines.
  9. Regularly exercises discretion and judgment in the performance of the other essential job functions.
  10. Maintains good punctuality and attendance to work.


Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

  1. Advanced knowledge of software engineering principles, architectural patterns, and best practices.
  2. Knowledge and experience in latest development frameworks to develop scalable, performant web and desktop applications.
  3. Comprehensive knowledge of all technology change processes and hands-on application development.
  4. Knowledge of and experience with Microsoft visual studio and ability to code in C#.
  5. Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing, including presentation skills.
  6. Ability to demonstrate effective organizational and troubleshooting skills.
  7. Ability to handle multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment delivering quality work on time.
  8. Ability to contribute to application architecture, engineering standards, infrastructure, and delivery process.
  9. Ability to form and manage effective working relationships.
  10. Ability to maintain professional composure and execute under pressure.
  11. Ability to maintain confidentiality.
  12. Proficient skill in in R or Python.
  13. Skill in creating and consuming RESTful Web Services like WebAPI.
  14. Skill in using DB tools like SSMS (SQL Server Management Studio), DBeaver.
  15. Skill with one or more databases like PostgreSQL, MS SQL Server.
  16. Skill with or ability to learn integration, data management, data marts, ETL.


Basic Qualifications

  1. Bachelor's degree, preferably in information technology or computer science, or commensurate work experience, required.
  2. 5+ years of hands-on experience in application development and business solutions delivery, required.
  3. 5+ years of experience with one of more programming languages, required, preferably C#.
  4. 2+ years of hands-on experience with Python or R, required.


Job Expectations

Operate customary equipment and technology used in a business environment, with or without accommodation.

Note: This description is not an exhaustive list of all job functions, duties, skills, and job standards required. Other job functions, duties, skills, and standards may be added. Management reserves the right to add or change the job requirements at any time.

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