Director Software Engineering

The Impact you will have in this role:
Being a member of the Information Technology group, the Director Software Engineering is a critical member of the Development family. Responsibilities include crafting, designing, deploying, and supporting applications, programs, and software solutions. May include research, new development, prototyping, modification, reuse, re-engineering, maintenance, or any other activities related to software products used internally or externally on product platforms supported by the firm. The software development process requires in-depth domain expertise in existing and emerging development methodologies, tools, and programming languages. Software Developers work closely with business partners and / or external clients in defining requirements and implementing solutions.The Software Engineering role specializes in planning, detailing technical requirements, designing, developing, and testing all software systems and applications for the firm. Works closely with architects, product managers, project management, and end-users in the development and enhancement of existing software systems and applications, proposing and recommending solutions that tackle complex business problems.Your Primary Responsibilities:

Guide Application Development squads to implement complex business solutions

Contribute to the creation of strategies and implementation plans

Work with IT teams to design technical solutions (from architecture to components level)

Own applications development process and support end-to-end

Manage and develop talent to support the organizations strategic direction, prioritize associated work based on business requirements

Support a growing user community in a fast-paced environment

Ensure accurate disciplines and controls within the IT environment, as evidenced by strong audits and exams.

Serve as a Change Agent who brings a sense of urgency and can mobilize resources and implement initiatives on time.

Understand how technology works, bring a passion for technology, know the questions to ask, and be able dig into the details.

Develop a positive relationship with business line leaders, IT members, and the operations team. Understand the business/process making sure the technology delivery is flawless.

Communicate technical issues to a non-tech audience and to be an effective bridge from business to technology.

Effectively plan and supervise multiple large and/or sophisticated projects and communicate status to management and project teams. Identify problem areas and alternative solutions.

Listen, learn, adapt, share, and advance ideas that support the vision of a world-class infrastructure.

Fosters a risk management culture through implementation and demonstration of processes and procedures which identify and mitigate risk

**NOTEThe Primary Responsibilities of this role are not limited to the details above. **Qualifications:

Minimum of 10 years of related experience

Deep technical expertise in distributed and / or Mainframe applications development

Bachelor's degree and/or equivalent experience

Talents Needed for Success:

Financial application development or experience developing Clearing and / or Settlement applications a plus+

Applications modernization (re-architecture from Mainframe to Distributed solutions) a plus+

Knowledge of modern architecture, developer delivery practices, DevSecOps, Agile

Sets a clear-sighted vision of the future to achieve the organizations desired market or business position; Describes how the vision for the organizations future can be realized through tangible actions.

Drives a culture of motivation and dedication to the vision.

Adapts presentation and communication style to fit the audience.

Shapes the opinions of key decision-makers and senior leaders by presenting persuasive arguments and alternative approaches.

Builds an organizational culture that embraces change as an opportunity rather than an obstacle; Empowers and supports individual efforts to align with change initiatives

Actual salary is determined based on the role, location, individual experience, skills, and other considerations.