New York City, New York, United States On-site Employment USD 127,000 - 300,000 Yearly

BNY is hiring a Director of Application Development

About the Role

BNY is seeking a Director of Application Development to lead the development and delivery of high-impact Core Banking solutions for the Global Payments & Trade - AMP team. This role is central to driving architecture, design, and implementation of scalable software while managing multiple application development teams and PODs.

What You'll Do

  • Lead the development and delivery of Core Banking solutions leveraging Vendor and in-house capabilities.
  • Oversee multiple application development teams and PODs, ensuring alignment with business objectives and delivery timelines.
  • Drive the architecture, design, and implementation of scalable, high-quality software solutions across the full technology stack.
  • Collaborate with product management, UX/UI, QA, and other stakeholders to define and deliver product roadmaps.
  • Establish best practices for software development, including coding standards, code reviews, CI/CD pipelines, and automated testing.
  • Mentor and develop engineering managers and senior developers, fostering a culture of innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
  • Manage resource allocation, budgeting, and project prioritization across multiple concurrent programs.
  • Ensure robust security, performance, and compliance standards are met in all applications.

What We're Looking For

  • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
  • 15+ years of software development experience.
  • At least 5 years in a leadership role managing multiple teams or PODs.
  • A proven track record leading large-scale, complex software programs involving cross-functional teams.
  • Experience in financial services, healthcare, or other regulated industries.
  • Prior experience working in a matrixed organization with distributed teams.
  • Strong hands-on full stack development experience with all latest technologies.
  • An AI First approach to all activities of development, testing, and operationalizing any solution.

Nice to Have

  • Certifications in cloud platforms, such as AWS Certified Solutions Architect or Azure DevOps Engineer.

Team & Environment

You will be leading teams within the Global Payments & Trade - AMP organization.

Benefits & Compensation

  • Compensation ranging from $127,000 to $300,000 per year.
  • Highly competitive compensation, benefits, and wellbeing programs.
  • Access to flexible global resources and tools.
  • A focus on health, personal resilience, and financial goals.
  • Generous paid leaves, including paid volunteer time.

Work Mode

This is an onsite role located in New York, NY.

BNY is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer that supports underrepresented racial and ethnic groups, females, individuals with disabilities, and protected veterans.

Required Skills
Software DevelopmentLeadershipTeam ManagementLarge-Scale Software ProgramsCross-Functional Team LeadershipFinancial ServicesHealthcareRegulated Industries
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A leading global financial services company at the heart of the global financial system, influencing nearly 20% of the world’s investible assets.

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Job Details
Department Software Development
Category management
Posted 14 days ago