Farmers & Merchants Bank of Long Beach · 14 hours ago
Director of Software Engineering
Seal Beach, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$177K/yr - $328K/yr
10+ years expFarmers & Merchants Bank of Long Beach is seeking a Director of Software Engineering to lead the design, development, and delivery of innovative financial products and digital services. This role involves overseeing the entire software development lifecycle, driving technical strategy, and managing high-performing engineering teams to align with the bank’s technology vision.
BankingFinancial ServicesLending
Responsibilities
Develop and implement the engineering roadmap in alignment with the CIO’s strategic objectives and the business goals of FMB. Translate product vision into buildable architecture, delivery timelines, and scalable systems
Lead, mentor, and scale a diverse team of engineering managers, software developers, data engineers, and automation specialists responsible for building innovative software products. Establish clear roles, expectations, and growth paths for all engineering personnel
Own the delivery process for all software, overseeing the full development lifecycle from sprint planning to deployment. Implement and enforce engineering best practices, including code quality standards, automated testing strategies, and a rigorous, metrics-driven approach to delivery
Oversee architectural decisions and technology selection to ensure the scalability, performance, and security of customer-facing systems. Guide teams in developing and maintaining robust platforms built on cloud-native solutions and microservices architecture, ensuring high availability and resilience in a dynamic financial environment
Drive the adoption and implementation of Robotic Process Automation (RPA) and intelligent workflow automation solutions to streamline internal operations, reduce manual effort, and improve efficiency across banking processes. Collaborate with business units to identify automation opportunities and deliver scalable, secure automation frameworks
Lead the design and development of data pipelines, ETL processes, and data integration frameworks to support real-time analytics, reporting, and AI-driven insights. Ensure data quality, governance, and compliance with regulatory standards while enabling advanced analytics and machine learning capabilities
Manage the engineering department's budget, including headcount planning, technology investments, and resource allocation across multiple engineering projects. Ensure resources are used efficiently to maximize ROI and achieve product goals
Collaborate extensively with cross-functional teams, including business, project management, Information Security, and the CIO's technology team, to define product requirements, manage dependencies, and ensure seamless execution. Act as a key spokesperson for the engineering organization, reporting progress and technical vision to the CIO and other executive stakeholders
Oversee the interview, recruitment, and onboarding processes for engineering talent. Create and implement strategies to attract and retain top-tier engineers with highly specialized financial technology skills
Work closely with the risk and CISO's team to ensure that all software applications and their underlying infrastructure adhere to the bank’s security policies and financial regulatory requirements
Qualification
Required
Proven expertise in modern programming languages (Java, Python, Full Stack) and software design patterns relevant to financial applications
Extensive experience with cloud computing platforms (AWS, Azure - preferred) and developing distributed, microservices-based architectures
Demonstrated success in implementing and managing CI/CD pipelines and modern DevOps practices
Hands-on experience with RPA platforms (e.g., UiPath, Automation Anywhere, Blue Prism) and intelligent automation strategies
Strong knowledge of data architecture, ETL pipelines, data lakes, and real-time streaming technologies (e.g., Kafka, Spark)
Deep knowledge of the financial services industry, including an understanding of transaction processing, data security standards, and regulatory compliance
Excellent leadership and management skills
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Excellent analytical and organization skills
Hands-on troubleshooting abilities of complex problems
Requires proactive knowledge of current and future concepts of potential IT sectors
Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a closely related field is required
10+ years of progressively responsible experience in software engineering, with at least 5 years in a senior leadership role managing cross-functional technical teams
Preferred
A master's degree in a related field such as Computer Science, Software Engineering, or Organizational Leadership is preferred
Company
Farmers & Merchants Bank of Long Beach
Founded in Long Beach in 1907 by C.J.
501-1000 employees
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$200M2025-10-20Post Ipo Equity· $200M
1997-03-27IPO
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Melissa Lanfre
EVP and Chief Operating Officer
Kathleen Salmons
SVP/Chief Risk Officer
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