Vice President of Software Engineering & Development

Vice President of Software Engineering & Development

About the Company

Dynamic financial services firm specializing in retirement, college, & health savings

Industry

Financial Services

Type

Privately Held

Founded

1980

Employees

5001-10,000

Categories

• Financial Services
• Consulting & Professional Services
• Savings & Investing
• Investment
• Healthcare
• Education
• Outsourcing
• Health Insurance
• Outsourcing Services
• Financial Advisers
• Investing
• Banking
• Credit
• Finance

Specialties

Business Classifications

About the Role

The Company is seeking a Vice President of Software Engineering and Development to lead and inspire high-performing teams across engineering, QA, DevOps, and architecture. The successful candidate will be responsible for attracting, developing, and retaining diverse talent, as well as driving operational excellence and efficiency through the implementation of lean practices, automation, and data-driven metrics. This role requires a strong focus on software delivery, agile execution, and the promotion of a culture of continuous learning and innovation. The VP will also be instrumental in influencing enterprise technology strategy, ensuring the delivery of scalable, secure, and innovative solutions, and fostering alignment across IT. Key responsibilities for the Vice President of Software Engineering and Development at the company include leadership and talent development, operational excellence, and efficiency, software delivery, and agile execution. The role also involves platform and architecture stewardship, risk, security, and compliance management, financial and vendor management, and cross-functional collaboration. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in leading and modernizing technology teams, with a strong emphasis on AI and emerging technologies. They should be adept at translating business problems into technical solutions, governing data privacy, and responsible AI, and fostering a culture of experimentation and innovation. The VP will be expected to align with product and business leaders, support key client engagements, and represent technology leadership with a focus on trust and transparency.

Hiring Manager Title

SVP of Software Engineering and Development

Travel Percent

Less than 10%

Functions