First National Bank of Omaha

Director of Engineering- Credit Card Digital & API Platforms (Omaha or KC metro)

First National Bank of Omaha$136K — $232K *
Finance & Insurance
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
  • 5+ years of experience leading and managing engineering teams
  • 7+ years of experience in software engineering
  • Experience in financial services or the credit card ecosystem is preferred
  • Familiarity with API ecosystems and external partner integrations

Responsibilities

  • Lead and grow engineering teams focused on front-end applications and API platforms
  • Build a high-performing, inclusive engineering culture
  • Drive modern engineering practices across web and API development
  • Partner with business leaders to deliver customer and partner-facing capabilities
  • Define and execute technology roadmaps aligned to strategic priorities
  • Guide solution design as a technical leader
  • Ensure strong integration across front-end, API, and back-end systems

Benefits

  • Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
  • 401k with Matching Contributions
  • Time Off Programs
  • Health Savings Account (HSA)/Dependent Care
  • Employee Banking
  • Growth Opportunities
  • Tuition Assistance
  • Short-Term/Long-Term Disability Insurance
Full Job Description
Summary of the Job:

This position can be based in either our Omaha, NE or Kansas City office.
FNBO is seeking a technology leader to drive the engineering capabilities behind our Credit Card Partnership business, a critical growth engine for the bank.

This Director of Technology will lead high-performing teams of front-end and API engineers, delivering modern, scalable digital experiences and partner integrations that power our co-branded credit card offerings.

This role is ideal for a strong people leader with deep software engineering experience who is passionate about building teams, modernizing capabilities, and partnering closely with the business to deliver measurable outcomes.

About This Role:

What You'll Do:
  • Lead and grow engineering teams focused on front-end applications and API platforms supporting Credit Card Partnerships
  • Build a high-performing, inclusive engineering culture focused on accountability, continuous improvement, and talent development
  • Drive modern engineering practices across web and API development, including architecture, quality, security, and scalability
  • Partner with Product, Business, and Technology leaders to deliver customer and partner-facing capabilities that enable growth and innovation
  • Define and execute technology roadmaps aligned to Credit Card and enterprise strategic priorities
  • Serve as a technical leader and escalation point, guiding solution design and resolving complex challenges
  • Ensure strong integration across front-end, API, and back-end systems, balancing modernization with existing platform realities
  • Lead adoption of agile delivery and continuous delivery practices across teams
  • Manage vendor relationships and third-party integrations supporting digital and API capabilities
  • Provide leadership oversight for production systems, ensuring reliability, resiliency, and responsiveness


The Ideal Candidate for This Role:

What We're Looking For:
  • A proven people leader with a track record of building, coaching, and retaining high-performing engineering teams
  • Strong software engineering background with hands-on experience in front-end and API development
  • Experience delivering modern, customer-facing digital platforms at scale
  • Deep understanding of modern architectures (e.g., RESTful APIs, microservices, event-driven design, cloud-native patterns)
  • Ability to translate business strategy into clear technology direction in partnership with Product and Business leaders
  • Experience leading agile teams with a focus on continuous delivery and continuous improvement
  • Strong communication and influence skills, with the ability to align across technical and non-technical stakeholders
  • Experience managing vendors and integrating third-party platforms
  • Strong financial acumen, including budgeting, forecasting, and prioritization


Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
  • 5+ years of experience leading and managing engineering teams
  • 7+ years of experience in software engineering


Preferred Experience:
  • Financial services, payments, or credit card ecosystem experience
  • Experience supporting customer-facing digital platforms and integrations with external systems
  • Familiarity with API ecosystems and external partner integrations


Why Join FNBO in This Role:
  • Lead technology for a strategic, high-growth partnership business
  • Shape how FNBO delivers modern, API-driven credit experiences
  • Build and develop high-performing engineering teams with real impact
  • Partner directly with business leaders to influence product and growth strategy


Candidates must possess unrestricted work authorization and not require future sponsorship.

Compensation:

Compensation range (base pay): $136,655.00-$232,313.00
This role may have a specific starting pay within this range.

Final compensation offer to candidate may vary from posted hiring range based upon work experience, education, and/or skill level.

Work Environment:

It is anticipated that the incumbent in this role will work onsite at the posted location. Our onsite environment fosters innovation, mentorship, and a vibrant culture where ideas flow freely and relationships flourish. As part of our team, you'll experience the energy of our collaborative spaces designed to support your professional growth while working alongside talented colleagues who inspire excellence daily. Please note that work location is subject to change based on business needs.

Benefits Overview:

We offer a variety of benefits designed to keep you and your family physically and financially healthy. Not only do we offer a competitive salary and work-life balance, we offer benefits to match your needs:
  • Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
  • 401k, With Matching Contributions
  • Time Off Programs
  • Health Savings Account (HSA)/Dependent Care
  • Employee Banking
  • Growth Opportunities
  • Tuition Assistance
  • Short-Term/Long-Term Disability Insurance


Learn more about FNBO benefits here: https://www.fnbo.com/careers/benefits/.

For additional information regarding compensation and benefits, e-mail FNBO at [email protected]. To ensure you receive a response, include the number of this job (listed below) in the subject line of your message.
Job number: R-20260980

Application Deadline:

All our jobs will be posted for a minimum of 5 calendar days. Job postings may come down prior to 5 calendar days based on volume of applicants.

About First National Bank of Omaha

First National Bank of Omaha is a subsidiary of First National of Nebraska, a multi-state holding company headquartered in Omaha, Nebraska. The bank offers a range of financial products and services, including personal and business banking, wealth management, and credit cards. First National Bank of Omaha is committed to providing its customers with exceptional service and innovative solutions to meet their financial needs. The bank is also committed to giving back to the communities it serves, and has a long history of supporting local organizations and initiatives.
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