Engineering Manager

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the engineering team, providing direction and mentorship while cultivating a strong, collaborative engineering culture.
• Build strong relationships with business stakeholders, translating their needs into technical execution and successfully delivering against defined strategic plans.
• Drive the adoption of Automation and AI to streamline processes, build innovative solutions, and empower the team to leverage these technologies effectively.
• Oversee the end-to-end design, development, and implementation of business initiatives and technologies.
• Act as a player-coach, balancing leadership and management responsibilities with hands-on technical contributions.
• Serve as the initial and ongoing point of contact for projects requiring technical resources.
• Plan, coordinate, and direct infrastructure/software development activities in accordance with the PMO Project Delivery Process (SDLC).
• Create and manage department/area budgets, ensuring adherence to financial processes and deadlines.
• Ensure the safety, soundness, and compliance of developed products with internal policies and regulations.
• Stay current with industry best practices and provide expert insights on engineering standards.
• Evaluate outcomes, identify problems, and recommend corrective actions to maintain organizational effectiveness.
• Oversee full-cycle team management, including hiring, performance management, and staff development.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience within engineering disciplines or a directly related field, with professional experience in at least one primary language, framework, or infrastructure domain.
• Supervisory or management experience required, featuring a proven track record of building and scaling a strong engineering culture.
• Demonstrated experience in building strong relationships with the business and successfully executing a defined strategic plan.
• Proven hands-on experience and ability to utilize Automation and AI to improve engineering processes and build innovative solutions.
• Experience in the banking sector, particularly in Treasury or payments, is a strong plus.
• In-depth knowledge of engineering, including architectural concepts and system design.
• Strong understanding across the DevOps lifecycle, with expertise in at least one area, including exposure to automation through CI/CD pipelines.
• In-depth project management, time management, and organizational skills.
• Proven ability to identify, analyze, and solve complex problems.
• Ability to exercise independent judgment, prioritize effectively, and execute tasks under pressure.
• Requires a Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field (A combination of education and experience may meet requirements).

Work Location

This position is fully in office (5 days a week) at the Zions Technology Center - 7860 South Bingham Junction Blvd, Midvale, UT 84047 The Zions Technology Center is a 400,000-square-foot technology campus in Midvale, Utah. Located on the former Sharon Steel Mill superfund site, the sustainably built campus is the company’s primary technology and operations center.