Truist · 3 months ago
Software Engineering Director I - Mobile Platforms
Raleigh, NC
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
8+ years expTruist is seeking a strategic and hands-on Software Engineering Director to lead the development and delivery of mobile applications and supporting backend services. This role involves shaping engineering strategy, nurturing talent, and building high-performing teams to deliver secure, scalable, and user-centric mobile experiences.
BankingFinanceFinancial Services
Responsibilities
Lead and grow high-performing engineering teams focused on native mobile applications (iOS and Android) and their cloud-based backend services
Foster a culture of curiosity, innovation, and hands-on problem solving—whether it's building POCs, exploring new frameworks, or optimizing distributed systems
Oversee end-to-end software delivery: technical architecture, team execution, roadmap delivery, and operational support
Drive engineering best practices for code quality, scalability, performance, and mobile-backend integration
Collaborate with cross-functional partners in Product, Design, QA, and DevOps to align technical execution with business goals
Champion Agile methodologies, DevOps practices, and continuous improvement in velocity, predictability, and engineering excellence
Own the technical roadmap and participate in strategic planning, capacity forecasting, and staffing decisions
Ensure adherence to security, compliance, and data privacy standards across mobile and backend systems
Foster a culture of innovation, exploration, prototyping, and a “builder” mindset within the team
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree and equivalent combination of advanced education and experience, which could include any combination of 8 years of experience in IT software engineering, 5 years' relevant business experience (i.e. making technical-related decisions on the business side), 5 years' experience in project management, and at least 2 years of management experience
Broad and in-depth knowledge of technology trends, competitive environment, regulatory requirements and trends, and IT strategies employed to continually meet the demands of clients and regulators
Ability to translate enterprise level strategic planning information into software and data management needs, create business plans, and turn them into effective business solutions
Executive level communications skills, including, strong negotiation/facilitation/presentation skills and experience negotiating with vendors for relevant products and services
Ability to lead projects of significant complexity and risk exposure, particularly with enterprise-wide implications
Ability to exercise judgment in solving technical, operational, and organizational challenges in the context of complex business objectives and priorities
Ability to lead and manage the performance of multiple teams against a set of financial and operational objectives
Preferred
12+ years of software engineering experience, with at least 5 years in engineering leadership roles managing engineering teams
Proven track record in delivering and supporting scalable, high-quality mobile applications and cloud-native backend services
Deep understanding of mobile architecture, native SDKs, and deployment workflows
Proficiency in cloud services (preferably AWS) especially for APIs, serverless computing, and database solutions
Deep understanding of RESTful API design, Microservices, service-oriented architecture, and mobile-to-backend integrations
Strong background in DevOps, CI/CD automation, and observability tools
Familiarity with security and compliance standards (OWASP, SOC 2, HIPAA, etc.)
Experience managing hybrid teams including offshore engineers
Excellent communication, decision-making, and team leadership skills
Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Vision
Life insurance
Disability
Accidental death and dismemberment
Tax-preferred savings accounts
401k plan
Vacation
Sick days
Paid holidays
Defined benefit pension plan
Restricted stock units
Deferred compensation plan
Company
Truist
Truist is the sixth-largest commercial bank in the U.S.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
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Leadership Team
Michael Maguire
Chief Financial Officer
James Cordovana
SVP of Cloud Security Enterprise Architect
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