About the Role
We are seeking an experienced Director of Software Engineering to lead the design, development, and delivery of modern technology solutions that power our FinTech platform. This leader will oversee multiple engineering teams responsible for customer-facing applications, digital lending platforms, APIs, integrations, and cloud-based services.
The ideal candidate combines strong engineering leadership with deep experience in financial services, fintech, or digital lending environments. They will partner closely with Product, Data, Risk, Operations, and Compliance teams to deliver secure, scalable, and innovative technology solutions that support business growth and exceptional customer experiences.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead, mentor, and develop high-performing software engineering teams.
- Define and execute the engineering strategy and technology roadmap.
- Drive the delivery of scalable, cloud-native applications and platforms.
- Partner with Product and business leaders to prioritize and deliver strategic initiatives.
- Establish engineering best practices related to architecture, security, quality, and performance.
- Champion Agile development, DevOps, and continuous improvement methodologies.
- Support innovation through the use of AI, automation, and emerging technologies.
- Ensure compliance with regulatory, security, and data privacy requirements.
- Manage vendor relationships, technology investments, and engineering budgets.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.
- 10+ years of software engineering experience with at least 5 years in engineering leadership.
- Experience leading teams within FinTech, banking, payments, lending, or financial services organizations.
- Proven track record delivering large-scale digital products and cloud-based solutions.
- Strong understanding of modern software architecture, APIs, cloud platforms, and DevOps practices.
- Experience working in regulated environments with a focus on security and compliance.
- Excellent communication and executive stakeholder management skills.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with digital lending, consumer finance, payments, or embedded finance platforms.
- Experience leading cloud modernization or digital transformation initiatives.
- Familiarity with AI-enabled development tools and engineering automation.
- Cloud certifications (AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud) preferred.
