VP, Director of Software Engineering & Systems

SUMMARY : The Director of Software Engineering & Systems leads the design and implementation of the Bank's CI / CD automation platform, used by internal developers to create pipelines for their product teams. The Director will also manage a team of engineers charged with ensuring the security, performance, and ongoing operation of the Bank's CI / CD platform. This role involves collaborating with business and IT teams to create and uphold code development and release procedures, enforced through workflow automation in the Continuous Integration and Deployment process. The position will also be relied upon to keep abreast of new advancements in DevOps, SRE, and automation to effectively propose innovative technology changes for future consideration. Furthermore, the position will also be responsible for providing direct operational oversight and guidance to the DevOps Engineers as well as mentoring / development of both senior and junior team members.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties and special projects may be assigned.

• Software Engineering Leadership :

Own the end-to-end software architecture, code design, and implementation of a scalable and secure CI / CD automation platform. Lead integration strategies that support seamless connectivity across business applications, development environments, and cloud services, based on Mulesoft or equivalent integration platform as a service (IPaaS). Develop and enforce platform engineering and security standards aligned with the bank's DevOps roadmap, cloud-first strategy and risk management internal framework

Manage, mentor, and grow a high-performing team of 15 30 software engineers and integration specialists, promoting a culture of excellence, security, accountability, and continuous learning.

Collaborate with business and technology leaders to define, implement, and maintain secure, compliant, and automated code development and release procedures. Ensure full adherence to the bank's DevOps framework, leveraging modern tools and practices to drive speed, safety, and scalability.

Oversee the implementation of Robotic Process Automation (RPA) solutions using the UIPath platform to streamline operations. Champion the application of Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools and methods to optimize code development, testing, and deployment.

Drive innovation through full utilization of the bank's cloud-native infrastructure, ensuring optimal scalability, performance, and cost efficiency. Maintain alignment with enterprise architecture standards and security protocols.

Establish and enforce secure development practices in compliance with banking regulations, data privacy laws, and cybersecurity standards. Provide audit-ready documentation and reporting as needed.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

EDUCATION

Degree in computer science, engineering, information systems, or related fields required

EXPERIENCE

required

Candidates residing in locations within BankUnited's footprint may be given preference

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KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Candidates residing in locations within BankUnited's footprint may be given preference.