Software Engineering Director I - Mobile Platforms
Truist Financial
- United States
- United States
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We are seeking a strategic and hands‑on Software Engineering Director to lead the development and delivery of our mobile applications and supporting backend services. This role shapes engineering strategy, nurtures talent, and builds high‑performing teams that deliver secure, scalable, and user‑centric mobile experiences. It is an office‑centric environment located in Raleigh, NC with a schedule of four days on‑site and one day remote.
Key Responsibilities
Lead and grow high‑performing engineering teams focused on native mobile applications (iOS and Android) and their cloud‑based backend services.
Foster a culture of curiosity, innovation, and hands‑on problem solving—whether building POCs, exploring new frameworks, or optimizing distributed systems.
Oversee end‑to‑end software delivery: technical architecture, team execution, roadmap delivery, and operational support.
Drive engineering best practices for code quality, scalability, performance, and mobile‑backend integration.
Collaborate with cross‑functional partners in Product, Design, QA, and DevOps to align technical execution with business goals.
Champion Agile methodologies, DevOps practices, and continuous improvement in velocity, predictability, and engineering excellence.
Own the technical roadmap and participate in strategic planning, capacity forecasting, and staffing decisions.
Ensure adherence to security, compliance, and data privacy standards across mobile and backend systems.
Foster a culture of innovation, exploration, prototyping, and a builder mindset within the team.
Required Qualifications
Bachelor's degree and equivalent combination of advanced education and experience, including 8 years in IT software engineering, 5 years relevant business experience, 5 years in project management, and at least 2 years of management experience.
Broad and in‑depth knowledge of technology trends, competitive environment, regulatory requirements, and IT strategies that meet client and regulatory demands.
Ability to translate enterprise‑level strategic planning into software and data management needs, create business plans, and turn them into effective solutions.
Executive‑level communications skills, including strong negotiation, facilitation, presentation skills and vendor negotiation experience.
Ability to lead projects of significant complexity and risk with enterprise‑wide implications.
Judgment in solving technical, operational, and organizational challenges with complex business objectives.
Ability to lead and manage the performance of multiple teams against financial and operational objectives.
Preferred Qualifications
12+ years of software engineering experience, with at least 5 years in engineering leadership roles managing teams.
Proven track record delivering and supporting scalable, high‑quality mobile applications and cloud‑native backend services.
Deep understanding of mobile architecture, native SDKs, and deployment workflows.
Proficiency in cloud services (preferably AWS) for APIs, serverless computing, and databases.
Deep understanding of RESTful API design, Microservices, service‑oriented architecture, and mobile‑to‑backend integrations.
Strong background in DevOps, CI/CD automation, and observability tools.
Familiarity with security and compliance standards (OWASP, SOC 2, HIPAA, etc.).
Experience managing hybrid teams including offshore engineers.
Excellent communication, decision‑making, and team leadership skills.
Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
Benefits All regular teammates (not temporary or contingent workers) working 20 hours or more per week are eligible for benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability, accidental death and dismemberment, tax‑preferred savings accounts, and a 401(k) plan. Teammates receive at least 10 days of vacation and 10 sick days during their first year, prorated based on date of hire and full‑time/part‑time status. Additional benefits may include a defined benefit pension plan, restricted stock units, and/or a deferred compensation plan, depending on the position and division.
Equal Employment Opportunity Truist is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate on the basis of race, gender, color, religion, citizenship or national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, veteran status, or other classification protected by law. Truist is a Drug Free Workplace.
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Sprachkenntnisse
- English
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