POSITION SUMMARY:

As the Director of Software Development at Volunteer Corporate Credit Union (VolCorp), you will lead a dedicated team of developers, business analysts, and DBAs in designing, implementing, and maintaining innovative financial software solutions that drive our business forward. You will collaborate with cross-functional leadership to align technology initiatives with organizational goals and ensure compliance with industry regulations. This role combines hands-on oversight of development processes with strategic planning, budgeting, and personnel management, requiring both strong technical expertise and exceptional leadership skills. A strong background in various software development methodologies, the modern Microsoft .NET stack, secure development practices, and a secure software supply chain is crucial to succeed in this position.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES: Essential or Nonessential

Directs and provides technical leadership, vision, and direction for software engineering teams.

Oversees day-to-day activities of multiple teams which design, develop, and support software applications to meet business requirements.

Drives the development life-cycle from requirements analysis, feasibility estimates, design, code, documentation, testing, implementation, and support.

Reviews technical design and code, mentoring teams for constant improvement.

Supports the change management process to manage software releases, application patching, and changes to production configurations.

Oversees and manages department expenses and budget planning.

RELATED DUTIES:

• Prepare reports of programming activities, identify procedural changes and impact.
• Perform other related duties and special projects as assigned by VP, IT or Director Systems Engineering.
• Adhere to company and governmental policies and regulations, including those related to Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Plan compliance.

PREFERRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

Bachelor's Degree in Programming, Computer Science or related area or equivalent years directly related experience plus 15+ years progressive experience with development of application programs and analysis of programming systems.

SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:

• Strategic Leadership: Develop and execute a strategic roadmap for VolCorp's software solutions, ensuring alignment with business objectives and regulatory requirements.
• Team Management: Lead and mentor a high-performing development team, promoting best practices in coding, testing, DevOps, and secure software supply chain processes.
• Technical Oversight: Oversee system architecture decisions, code reviews, and operational support for .NET and related modern Microsoft technologies, ensuring effective utilization of Azure DevOps, CI/CD pipelines, and Git to deliver high-quality, secure software solutions.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with internal departments (Accounting, Operations, Investments, Risk Management, etc.) to refine requirements and deliver robust, scalable applications.
• Budget and Resource Management: Manage department budgets, resources, and timelines, providing clear updates to executive leadership.
• Documentation and Compliance: Maintain up-to-date documentation for new and existing systems, ensuring compliance with credit union regulations and secure development practices.
• Issue Escalation: Serve as a key escalation point for troubleshooting complex technical issues and implementing mitigation strategies.
• Security Advocacy: Champion secure development practices, including threat modeling, vulnerability scanning, and adherence to relevant frameworks.

BUDGETARY RESPONSIBILITY:

Provide budgetary information as needed

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

No unusual physical demands

Occasional lifting/pushing equipment installation/furniture

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Occasional exposure to exposed lectrical components

Limited travel -- 5%

VEVRAA Federal Contractor; Equal Opportunity Employer

For more information, or to apply now, you must go to the website below. Please DO NOT email your resume to us as we only accept applications through our website.

https://volcorp.pshire.com/jobs/1064-1995.html