First Merchants Corporation

Engineering Manager

• Manage all activities related to the design, development, testing, documentation, deployment, and maintenance of software applications and technology solutions
• Lead, coach, and develop a high-performing Software Development team
• Manage workload distribution, sprint planning, performance expectations, and career development
• Promote a culture of collaboration, continuous learning, and adherence to enterprise SDLC standards
• Oversee the end-to-end software development lifecycle
• Ensure development teams follow secure coding practices, peer code review standards, Git workflows and unit testing expectations
• Drive the development of robust, scalable, secure, and easy-to-use web-based and API-driven applications
• Oversee API-driven architecture and RESTful service development
• Lead system integration design efforts including APIs, microservices, and service components
• Champion API-first design and reusable service patterns
• Identify and execute efficiency gains, technical debt reduction opportunities, and modernization initiatives
• Maintain strong relationships across Technology and business units
• Provide technical leadership and consultation to business partners

Manager, Software Development

Manager

• Responsible for pro-actively managing a portfolio of sub & non-performing multifamily and healthcare loans and real estate owned (“REO”) properties.
• Require direct management of a small portfolio along with managerial oversight of two asset managers and their respective portfolios.
• Focus will be split between internal and external stakeholders with responsibilities that may cross platforms and departments, requiring adaptability and strong interpersonal skills.
• Provide support to senior management, credit risk management, borrower and investors by providing workout solutions.
• Facilitate recovery via note or collateral sale.
• Author detailed credit memos that include overview of prior/current defaults, collateral due diligence, legal considerations and strategy recommendation for presentation to senior management and external stakeholders.
• Work with third party property manager and sales broker during REO asset holding period to determine optimum value enhancement strategy and ensure successful disposition.

Manager, Software Development

Senior Special Assets Manager – Team Lead