Senior Director, Engineering Group Leader

BNY Mellon

$150K — $180K *
Finance & Insurance
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in computer science or related field; advanced degree preferred.
  • 5+ years of software engineering experience with hands-on development.
  • Familiarity with Apptio and/or Targetprocess (TPro).
  • Experience in large enterprise environments, preferably in financial services.
  • Proven experience leading a small, global engineering team.
  • Strong grasp of Agile methodologies, SDLC, and PDLC frameworks.
  • Experience optimizing engineering processes with AI-enabled tools.

Responsibilities

  • Lead the design and development of scalable software solutions.
  • Contribute to architecture, coding, and testing as a hands-on engineer.
  • Develop a high-performing global engineering team with an emphasis on execution and collaboration.
  • Implement disciplined practices across software and product development lifecycles.
  • Collaborate with stakeholders to create effective technical solutions and delivery plans.
  • Promote AI-enabled development practices to enhance productivity and quality.
  • Balance strategic goals with daily project execution and issue resolution.
  • Mentor engineers to foster technical skills and a culture of continuous learning.

Benefits

  • Competitive compensation and benefits package.
  • Flexible global resources for personal and professional growth.
  • Focus on health, resilience, and financial wellbeing.
  • Generous paid leave policies, including paid volunteer time.
Full Job Description
Job Description

We're seeking a future team member for the role of Senior Director, Engineering Group Leader to join our Enterprise Transformation Engineering team. This role is located in Pittsburgh, PA or New York, NY.

In this role, you'll make an impact in the following ways:
  • Lead the design, development, testing, and deployment of scalable, secure, reliable, and maintainable software solutions for ETH.
  • Serve as a hands-on engineer and contribute directly to architecture, coding, troubleshooting, code reviews, testing, documentation, and release management.
  • Lead and develop a small, high-performing global engineering team with a focus on execution, inclusion, collaboration, and technical excellence.
  • Drive disciplined practices across the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC), Product Development Life Cycle (PDLC), Agile delivery, and product operating model.
  • Partner with product, engineering, and business stakeholders to translate needs into well-designed technical solutions and executable delivery plans.
  • Champion AI-enabled software development tools and practices to improve engineering productivity, quality, and speed.
  • Balance strategic objectives with day-to-day delivery, planning, prioritization, and issue resolution.
  • Coach and mentor engineers while building technical capability and a culture of continuous learning.


To be successful in this role, we're seeking the following:
  • Bachelor's degree in computer science, engineering, or a related discipline, or an equivalent combination of education and experience; an advanced degree is a plus.
  • At least five years of software engineering experience, including demonstrated success as a hands-on developer with strong technical depth.
  • Experience with Apptio and/or Targetprocess (TPro).
  • Experience in a large, complex enterprise environment, preferably financial services.
  • Experience leading or managing a small, high-performing global engineering team
  • Strong knowledge of Agile delivery, product operating model practices, SDLC, and PDLC frameworks.
  • Experience applying AI-enabled software development tools, workflows, and engineering productivity practices.
  • Strong communication, collaboration, problem-solving, and stakeholder-management skills.
  • Proven ability to deliver effectively in a dynamic, outcome-focused environment.


Our Benefits and Rewards:

BNY offers highly competitive compensation, benefits, and wellbeing programs rooted in a strong culture of excellence and our pay-for-performance philosophy. We provide access to flexible global resources and tools for your life's journey. Focus on your health, foster your personal resilience, and reach your financial goals as a valued member of our team, along with generous paid leaves, including paid volunteer time, that can support you and your family through moments that matter.

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