Director Software Engineering

Bread Financial•Chadds Ford Township, PA

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Director of Software Engineering is charged with leading and inspiring cross-functional teams in a dynamic Agile environment to address intricate business challenges with cutting-edge software solutions. This leadership role involves crafting and executing strategic visions for the design, development, testing, configuration, and deployment of superior software solutions. The director guides managers and software engineers to establish comprehensive test strategies and architect robust cloud environments. A critical aspect of this position is ensuring that all software deliveries are secure, reliable, and highly automated, thereby driving innovation and operational excellence within financial technology systems. The director also collaborates with executive leadership to align technical strategies with overarching business objectives, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and technological advancement. Bread Financial is a tech-forward financial services company that provides simple, personalized payment, lending and saving solutions to millions of U.S. consumers, recognized for its award-winning culture and commitment to associate wellness and career development.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science or related field of study; or equivalent experience.
10+ years of work experience in related field (Software Development Life Cycle across Full Stack, Frontend and Backend Development and UI / UX engineering).
7+ years of direct leadership experience.
Expertise in at least three or more programming languages.
Deep business acumen in financial technology and payments domains.
Skills: Agile Methodology, DevOps, Java, JavaScript, Microsoft Azure Functions, Microsoft Azure SQL, Full Stack Development, Amazon Web Services (AWS), React.js, Angular, Flutter.

Nice To Haves

Master’s Degree in Computer Science or related field of study; or equivalent experience.
12+ years of work experience in related field.
10+ years of direct leadership experience.

Responsibilities

Steer and refine the software development lifecycle to ensure the delivery of groundbreaking, scalable solutions.
Partner with executive stakeholders to translate intricate business requirements into comprehensive technical strategies.
Guide senior teams in crafting advanced design specifications and guarantee the delivery of robust, high-quality components.
Direct and oversee the formulation and implementation of exhaustive testing strategies to preemptively identify and resolve issues.
Supervise code reviews to uncover and rectify defects, ensuring unwavering adherence to coding standards and best practices.
Champion initiatives for continuous application enhancements to boost quality, efficiency, and user experience.
Lead the strategic design and development of major software solutions aligned with company goals.
Ensure the successful delivery of projects, maintaining high standards of quality.
Provide overarching technical leadership and foster collaboration with senior stakeholders to align on strategic objectives.
Spearhead initiatives to optimize system performance with cutting-edge technologies.
Set and enforce high standards for code quality and testing practices.
Lead teams in eliminating critical defects and enhancing scalability, establishing benchmarks for performance excellence.
Develop and oversee a comprehensive UI/UX strategy to deliver exceptional interfaces.
Foster collaboration across departments to elevate user experiences, using insights to refine usability.
Ensure teams have the expertise to achieve UI/UX excellence and meet business goals.
Enhance and fortify strategic relationships across engineering, product, and business divisions to amplify collaboration and operational efficiency.
Provide strategic mentorship and constructive feedback to senior team members, both formally and informally.
Utilize feedback to drive personal and team growth, elevating overall performance.
Demonstrate expertise in at least three or more programming languages, ideally three, and lead the development or maintenance of multiple mission-critical applications.
Provide strategic technical supervision and mentorship to the team while demonstrating deep business acumen in financial technology and payments domains.

Benefits

Medical benefits
Prescription drug benefits
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Other voluntary benefits (including basic and optional life insurance, supplemental medical plans, and short and long-term disability)
Six weeks of 100% paid parental leave for eligible parents (after a 180-day waiting period)
401(k) plan
11 paid holidays
Flexible Time Off (FTO) program
80 hours of Paid Sick and Safe Time (“PSST”) upon hire and at the beginning of each subsequent calendar year (except Illinois associates)
40 hours of Illinois PSST upon hire and at the beginning of each subsequent calendar year (for Illinois associates)
40 hours of Illinois Paid Leave upon hire and at the beginning of each subsequent calendar year (for Illinois associates)
Ability to elect the purchase company stock during offering periods in June and December.
Annual incentive bonus based on individual and company performance.