Director Engineering

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Job Summary

The Director of Software Engineering will lead and inspire cross-functional teams in a dynamic Agile environment to address intricate business challenges with cutting-edge software solutions. The Director will craft and execute strategic visions for the design, development, testing, configuration, and deployment of superior software solutions. The role will guide managers and software engineers to establish comprehensive test strategies, and architect robust cloud environments. The Director will ensure that all software deliveries are secure, reliable, and highly automated, thereby driving innovation and operational excellence within financial technology systems. The role will also collaborate with executive leadership to align technical strategies with overarching business objectives, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and technological advancement.

Essential Job Functions

• 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. - (15%)
• 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. - (15%)
• 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. - (15%)
• 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. - (15%)
• 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. - (15%)
• 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. - (15%)
• 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. - (10%)
  
  
  

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science or a related field of study; or equivalent experience.
• 10+ years of work experience in a related field (i.e. Software Development Life Cycle across Full Stack, Frontend and Backend Development and UI / UX engineering).
• 7+ years of direct leadership experience.
  
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• 12+ years of work experience in related field.
• 10+ years of direct leadership experience.
• 3+ years of experience in AI/ML, data or platform products.
  
  
  

Skills

• Agile Methodology
• Java
• Microsoft Azure Functions
• Microsoft Azure SQL
• Full Stack Development
• Amazon Web Services (AWS)
• DevOps
• React.js
• Angular
• JavaScript
• Flutter Software Development Kit (SDK)
  
  
  

Reports To: Senior Director and above

Direct Reports: 6 - 10

Work Environment

• Normal office environment. Hybrid, 6-8 days per month are required in office
  
  
  

Travel

• Ability to travel up to 10% annually
  
  
  

Physical And Mental Requirements

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job function satisfactorily and meet the physical, mental and work environment requirements. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions, absent undue hardship.

• Communicate/Hearing
• Communicate/Talking
• Stationary Position/Seated
• Typing/Writing
• Maintain focus in high pressure or fast-paced work environment
  
  
  

Other Duties

This job description is illustrative of the types of duties typically performed by this job. It is not intended to be an exhaustive listing of each and every essential function of the job. Because job content may change from time to time, the Company reserves the right to add and/or delete essential functions from this job at any time.

About Bread Financial®

At Bread Financial, you’ll have the opportunity to grow your career, give back to your community, and be part of our award-winning culture. We’ve been consistently recognized as a best place to work nationally and in many markets and we’re proud to promote an environment where you feel appreciated, accepted, valued, and fulfilled—both personally and professionally. Bread Financial supports the overall wellness of our associates with a diverse suite of benefits and offers boundless opportunities for career development and non-traditional career progression.

Bread Financial® (NYSE: BFH) is a tech-forward financial services company that provides simple, personalized payment, lending and saving solutions to millions of U.S. consumers. Our payment solutions deliver growth for some of the most recognized brands in travel & entertainment, health & beauty, technology, electronics, jewelry, home and specialty apparel through our co-brand and private label credit cards and pay-over-time products providing choice and value to our shared customers. Additionally, we offer Bread Financial general purpose credit cards and saving products that empower our customers and their passions for a better life.

Bread Financial proudly marks 30 years of success in 2026. To learn more about our global associates, our performance and our sustainability progress, visit breadfinancial.com or follow us on Instagram and LinkedIn.

• All job offers are contingent upon successful completion of credit and background checks.
• Bread Financial is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
  
  
  

Job Family

Information Technology

Job Type

Regular

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