Director Of Technology (Fintech)

TL;DR

Director of Technology (Fintech): Leading enterprise-scale core banking modernization and technology strategy with an accent on platform architecture, delivery execution, and cross-functional team leadership. Focus on driving digital transformation, implementing agile governance, and managing complex dependencies across cloud and API-based environments.

Location: Must be a resident of WA, OR, ID, AZ, TX, GA, SC, NC, CA, or VA. If located in Washington state near Tukwila, hybrid attendance at HQ is required on Tuesdays & Wednesdays.

Salary: $199,300–$243,800 annually.

Company

A purpose-driven financial institution with over $30 billion in assets, committed to a people-helping-people philosophy since 1935.

What you will do

• Align technology strategy with business goals and lead enterprise-scale core banking initiatives.
• Oversee technology roadmaps, engineering efforts, and end-to-end delivery execution.
• Foster a high-performance culture by coaching, mentoring, and developing engineering teams.
• Drive improvements in software development lifecycle, including CI/CD, automation, and quality standards.
• Manage vendor contracts, SOWs, and external implementation partners.
• Establish governance practices to ensure transparency, predictability, and effective dependency management.

Requirements

• Must be a resident of WA, OR, ID, AZ, TX, GA, SC, NC, CA, or VA.
• Minimum 7 years of people leadership experience in technology.
• Minimum 8 years of IT experience with expertise in application design and large-scale platform delivery.
• Domain experience in ERP, infrastructure, or financial products like core banking, deposits, or loans.
• Proven ability to build technology platforms and lead cross-team coordination.
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or equivalent experience.

Nice to have

• Advanced degree.
• Experience with Fiserv/DNA or similar core banking platforms.
• Strong background in Agile/Scrum methodologies.
• Experience managing complex, cross-functional programs with multiple vendor dependencies.

Culture & Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• 401(k) plan with 3% company match plus an additional 4% annual contribution.
• Generous PTO program and exchange program.
• Tuition reimbursement program.
• Volunteer time off and donation matching through hirify.global Cares.