Software Engineering Director - Zelle
Description For Software Engineering Director - Zelle
U.S. Bank is seeking a Software Engineering Director to lead their Zelle payments technology team. This strategic leadership role combines technical expertise with people management, focusing on payments domain knowledge (Zelle, RTP, FedNow) and software development excellence.
The director will guide architectural decisions, foster strong coding practices, and align technical solutions with business requirements. Key responsibilities include mentoring engineers, driving quality standards through code reviews, leading incident response, and managing the product roadmap delivery.
The ideal candidate brings 8+ years of software engineering experience with 5+ years leading engineering teams. They should possess deep payments domain expertise, strong technical acumen, and excellent communication skills. The role requires balancing technical leadership with strategic thinking to drive innovation while maintaining system security and compliance.
This position offers an attractive compensation package ($143,905 - $186,230) and comprehensive benefits including healthcare, 401(k), and flexible PTO. The role follows a hybrid work model with 3+ days in office at the Charlotte, NC location.
The director will play a crucial role in shaping U.S. Bank's payment technology future while developing talent and driving engineering excellence. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced engineering leader to make significant impact at a major financial institution.
Responsibilities For Software Engineering Director - Zelle
- Guide architectural decisions and align with business requirements
- Drive quality and timely code reviews across organization
- Lead incident response and systematic debugging
- Take ownership of engineering decisions aligned with enterprise goals
- Execute product roadmap on-time and within budget
- Manage technical and business risk
- Grow and mentor engineering talent
- Ensure security and compliance of core systems
Requirements For Software Engineering Director - Zelle
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience
- Eight or more years of relevant software engineering experience
- Five or more years of experience leading a software engineering team
- Thorough knowledge of software development processes and tools
- Strong engineering and technology background
- Demonstrated management and leadership skills
- Knowledge of payments domain (Zelle, RTP, FedNow)
Benefits For Software Engineering Director - Zelle
- Healthcare (medical, dental, vision)
- Basic term and optional term life insurance
- Short-term and long-term disability
- Pregnancy disability and parental leave
- 401(k) and employer-funded retirement plan
- Paid vacation (2-5 weeks)
- Up to 11 paid holidays
- Adoption assistance
- Sick and Safe Leave
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