Senior Director, Software Engineering

Transamerica

full-time

Posted on: 9/3/2025

Origin: • 🇺🇸 United States • Colorado, Iowa, Pennsylvania

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💰 $200,000 - $250,000 per year

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About the role

Senior Director of Software Engineering providing leadership for strategic and operational initiatives
Define and communicate delivery plans, manage team budgets, and partner with business and IT leaders to deliver value
Oversee Portfolio and Budget Management, Production Support, Vendor Management, and lead the Quality Engineering Center of Excellence
Provide technical guidance and leadership to development teams and drive end-to-end design solutions for the enterprise
Interact with executive management to develop strategic direction and translate priorities into tactical action plans
Work with cross-functional leaders to influence business strategy, set priorities, and define technology goals
Champion enterprise architecture and design principles
Monitor production metrics and KPIs to drive continuous improvement
Establish and lead Quality Engineering Center of Excellence to drive quality initiatives across the organization
Ensure high quality service via oversight, monitoring KPIs, and internal controls
Stay current on technical trends and participate in technology communities
Act quickly to solve problems and minimize impact of unforeseen circumstances
Drive a culture of change, innovation, and prudent experimentation
Oversee quality, delivery, performance, cost, and scope for strategic initiatives
Implement and coach teams on best practices to enhance production and performance

Bachelor’s degree in computer science, information systems, math, engineering, or other technical field, or equivalent experience
Twelve years of experience with database design techniques/philosophies, modern distributed applications, and microservices
Ten years of experience in delivery of large-scale design projects involving interaction with a broad spectrum of enterprise operational functions
Eight years of experience managing a diverse team and leading cross-functional teams
Strong background in the execution of DevOps methodologies and continuous integration/continuous delivery
Accomplishments in architecture and strategy
Experience managing vendor relationships, including product/service evaluation and contract negotiations
Familiarity with modern UI development frameworks (e.g. Angular, React, Vue.js) and web technologies (e.g. HTTP, HTML, JS, CSS)
Results oriented with a strong customer focus
Strong communication skills to deliver to the Board, executives, and employees
Ability to synthesize ambiguous and complex information into actionable outcomes
Proactive mindset to drive change and push for innovative solutions
Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a highly matrixed environment
Analytical and problem-solving skills
Technical communication skills
Ability to prioritize workload to meet tight deadlines
Preferred: Master’s degree
Preferred: Knowledge of the financial services industry