AVP OF SOFTWARE ENGINEERING

Fox Communities Credit Union•Appleton, WI

9d•Hybrid

About The Position

We currently have a new career opportunity for a full-time AVP of Software Engineering based out of our corporate office (Enterprise) in Appleton! After initial onboarding onsite, this position could have the opportunity for hybrid (3+ days onsite/week, 2 remote) work consideration. However, candidates must reside in Wisconsin to be considered. The AVP of Software Engineering leads the evolution of our software engineering discipline and drives the credit union’s AI strategy. This role blends hands‑on engineering with strategic leadership—designing modern architectures, building AI‑enabled solutions, and shaping the engineering culture that will power Fox’s next decade of growth. You will serve as a player‑coach: writing production‑quality code, guiding engineers, and setting the vision for AI, automation, and integration across the enterprise. You will partner closely with business and technology leaders to deliver scalable, secure, and innovative solutions that create meaningful member and employee impact.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field. Master’s degree is a plus
Ten plus years of experience in software engineering with significant hands-on development experience
Five plus years in technical leadership role (Engineering Manager, Senior Manager, Director)
Practical experience with AI development, automation, and RPA
Strong understanding of cloud-native architectures, Dev Ops, and CI/CD practices
Experience developing or integrating AI/LLM powered solutions into production systems
Experience implementing or modernizing an enterprise service bus or iPaaS platform
Understanding of cloud platforms (e.g., Azure, AWS)
Track record of leading teams that successfully balance delivery and technical excellence
Proficiency in modern programming languages and frameworks (e.g., Python, TypeScript/JavaScript, Java, C#, SQL, PowerShell, YAML/JSON)
Experience with integrating and developing with SDKs and APIs from vendor platforms
Strong understanding of software engineering best practices and Agile methodologies
Excellent interpersonal skills, with the ability to communicate effectively at all levels of the organization
Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, with keen attention to detail
Strong math skills and the ability to create and monitor budgets
Sound judgment and the ability to make informed decisions while working independently and collaboratively in a team environment
Excellent communication, collaboration, leadership and soft skills
Ability to translate complex business requirements into actionable technical solutions

Nice To Haves

Certified Scrum Master (CSM), Certified Scrum Product Owner (CSPO)
Cloud Certifications (AWS, Azure)
Experience in credit union operations and regulatory compliance is desirable
Exposure and experience with financial industry specific applications
Knowledge of financial services products and member engagement strategies

Responsibilities

Engineering Leadership & Team Development
Promoting and upholding the Fox Purpose, Mission, Vision, and Values
Hiring, monitoring, and supporting development for the IT Software Engineering team, providing daily performance and growth and development coaching to team members
Building a culture of innovation, accountability, and continuous improvement
Maintaining and evolving engineering career paths, and establishing a regular growth and development cadence
Managing team priorities, capacity, and delivery commitments
AI Strategy & Intelligent Automation
Defining and owning Fox’s AI vision, roadmap, and adoption strategy
Building AI-enabled solutions, including agents, copilots, intelligent workflows, and automation patterns
Developing proof of concept opportunities to demonstrate feasibility and business value
Evaluating emerging AI technologies and recommend investments aligned to strategic goals
Establishing best practices for responsible AI development, governance, and model lifecycle management
Software Engineering Excellence
Architecting, designing, and delivering high‑quality software solutions using modern engineering practices
Writing and reviewing production code as a hands‑on technical leader
Defining and implementing engineering standards, patterns, and SDLC practices
Leading the creation of a Software Engineering Center of Excellence (CoE) to drive consistency, quality, and innovation
Implementing application monitoring, alerting, and operational KPIs to ensure reliability and performance
Integration Architecture & Platform Ownership
Owning the design, implementation, and evolution of Fox’s enterprise integration platform, including the enterprise service bus (ESB)
Defining integration standards, reusable patterns, and governance models
Ensuring integrations are scalable, secure, and aligned with enterprise architecture
Cross-Functional Collaboration
Partnering with product, architecture, infrastructure, data, and security teams to deliver cohesive solutions
Working with business stakeholders to define requirements, scope, and priorities
Translating business needs into technical strategies that deliver measurable value
Maintaining application roadmaps and communicate future capabilities to stakeholders
Compliance, Security & Risk Management
Ensuring all software and AI solutions comply with credit union regulations, privacy requirements, and security best practices
Conducting code reviews, vulnerability assessments, and secure development practices
Partnering with Information Security to ensure alignment with enterprise risk frameworks

Benefits

medical
dental
vision
life
short term and long-term disability insurance
401k (Roth and Traditional), which includes company contributions including match
paid time off
caregiver leave
Paid Volunteer Time Off

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