Director of Software Architecture & Engineering
About The Position
Director of Software Architecture & Engineering (Hybrid - Columbia, SC) What You’ll Do: API Strategy & Enablement Deliver an enterprise API strategy that unlocks composable services, accelerates integration, and aligns platform capabilities with business and technology goals Lead a high-performing API platform team to build scalable, secure, and performant APIs that enable rapid innovation and system interoperability Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC) and Application Security (AppSec) Own and evolve the SDLC to drive consistency, agility, and quality across engineering teams, improving delivery velocity and reducing rework Standardize developer experience through intuitive tooling, clear documentation, and streamlined onboarding, enhancing productivity and retention Embed security into the development lifecycle by co-designing a secure-by-design AppSec program with the CISO, leveraging shift-left principles and automation Enable proactive threat detection through early warning systems and continuous security validation, reducing vulnerabilities before deployment DevOps & Automation and Cloud-Native Development Establish and scale DevOps patterns that improve release frequency, reduce manual effort, increase system reliability through CI/CD, infrastructure as code, and automation Optimize operational efficiency by embedding observability, performance monitoring, and automated rollback mechanisms into delivery pipelines Accelerate adoption of modern cloud-native technologies by partnering with Cloud Architecture to implement serverless, container orchestration, and event-driven patterns Foster a culture of experimentation and iteration, empowering teams to deliver with speed, confidence, and a bias toward learning and improvement
Requirements
- Bachelor’s or master’s in computer science, IT, or related field, or equivalent experience
- 10+ years in software engineering and IT leadership
- Proven ability to design and deploy cloud-native applications using serverless and containerized architectures (AWS, Azure, Docker, Kubernetes)
- Deep knowledge of API-first design, lifecycle management, and integration platforms (e.g., MuleSoft), including REST, GraphQL, and security models
- Strong background in CI/CD pipeline design, infrastructure as code (Terraform), and automated testing frameworks
- Experience in secure development practices and audit-ready workflows within regulated environments, preferably financial services
- Track record of improving developer productivity through tooling, process optimization, and self-service platforms
Nice To Haves
- Cloud architecture (AWS)
- API/integration (MuleSoft)
- DevOps (Kubernetes, Terraform)
- Security (CISSP, CCSP)
Responsibilities
- Deliver an enterprise API strategy that unlocks composable services, accelerates integration, and aligns platform capabilities with business and technology goals
- Lead a high-performing API platform team to build scalable, secure, and performant APIs that enable rapid innovation and system interoperability
- Own and evolve the SDLC to drive consistency, agility, and quality across engineering teams, improving delivery velocity and reducing rework
- Standardize developer experience through intuitive tooling, clear documentation, and streamlined onboarding, enhancing productivity and retention
- Embed security into the development lifecycle by co-designing a secure-by-design AppSec program with the CISO, leveraging shift-left principles and automation
- Enable proactive threat detection through early warning systems and continuous security validation, reducing vulnerabilities before deployment
- Establish and scale DevOps patterns that improve release frequency, reduce manual effort, increase system reliability through CI/CD, infrastructure as code, and automation
- Optimize operational efficiency by embedding observability, performance monitoring, and automated rollback mechanisms into delivery pipelines
- Accelerate adoption of modern cloud-native technologies by partnering with Cloud Architecture to implement serverless, container orchestration, and event-driven patterns
- Foster a culture of experimentation and iteration, empowering teams to deliver with speed, confidence, and a bias toward learning and improvement
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Director
Number of Employees
501-1,000 employees
