Senior Director of Software Engineering - Consumer Banking
A global financial institution is seeking a Senior Director of Software Engineering to lead strategic technology initiatives within its consumer banking division. This role focuses on building secure, high-performing platforms and data products that power millions of customer interactions every day. You'll drive innovation at scale, manage multiple technical domains, and influence enterprise-wide technology strategy.
Responsibilities
- Lead complex technology and process implementations across multiple departments to achieve enterprise objectives
- Provide strategic leadership and high-level direction to engineering teams across consumer banking platforms
- Drive the design and development of data products that deliver actionable insights for business and customers
- Collaborate with architects and analytics teams to build scalable, cloud-based solutions leveraging AWS
- Act as the primary interface with senior stakeholders, influencing decisions and driving consensus
- Champion a culture of innovation, diversity, and inclusion
Qualifications
- 7+ years of experience in software engineering leadership within large-scale organizations
- Strong expertise in Java, AWS, and cloud architecture
- Proven ability to lead complex technology projects and multi-team initiatives
- Experience in data product development and process optimization
- Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills
- Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, or related field
Preferred Skills
- Hands-on coding experience
- Familiarity with data visualization and business intelligence platforms
- Knowledge of compliance standards and regulatory requirements
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