Director, Application Development Manager

About the role

The Director of Application Development plays a pivotal role in leading the development and delivery of Core Banking solutions for BNY Mellon's Global Payments & Trade - AMP team. This role is based in New York, NY.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and delivery of Core Banking solution leveraging Vendor and in-house capabilities.
• Lead and 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.

Requirements

• Bachelorâs or Masterâs degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.
• 15+ years of software development experience with at least 5 years in a leadership role managing multiple teams or PODs.
• 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.
• Certifications in cloud platforms (AWS Certified Solutions Architect, Azure DevOps Engineer, etc.).
• Strong hands-on full stack development experience with all latest technologies.
• AI First approach to all activities of development, testing, and operationalizing any solution.

Qualifications

• Exceptional leadership and communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• Proven ability to manage and mentor a team.
• Experience with agile methodologies and DevOps practices.
• Knowledge of regulatory requirements and compliance standards relevant to financial services.

Skills

• Leadership and management skills.
• Technical expertise in software development, including full stack development.
• Experience with cloud platforms and DevOps tools.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to work in a matrixed organization with distributed teams.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation package, including base salary, commission earnings, discretionary bonuses, short and long-term incentive packages, and Company-sponsored benefit programs.
• Flexible global resources and tools for your lifeâs journey.
• Access to a range of wellness programs and paid leave options.
• Equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion.

Pay

The base salary for this position is expected to be between $127,000 and $300,000 per year at the commencement of employment. However, base salary if hired will be determined on an individualized basis, including as to experience and market location, and is only part of the BNY total compensation package, which, depending on the position, may also include commission earnings, discretionary bonuses, short and long-term incentive packages, and Company-sponsored benefit programs.

Schedule

This position is at-will and the Company reserves the right to modify base salary (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, change in geographic location, Company or individual department/team performance, and market factors.