Director of Technology: Java Development
Status: Direct Hire
Location: Omaha, NE (On-Site)
Position Purpose
We are seeking a strategic Director of Technology to lead the development and optimization of our Real-Time Data Infrastructure. In this high-impact role, you will oversee the engineering strategy for our central data store, ensuring that mission-critical customer and transaction data is delivered seamlessly via high-performance APIs. You will be tasked with driving technical innovation, scaling cloud-native architectures, and mentoring a world-class engineering team within a fast-paced, "fail-fast" agile environment.
Core Responsibilities
Strategic Leadership: Direct the technical roadmap for the enterprise data layer, aligning engineering efforts with overarching business goals and digital transformation initiatives.
Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with Architects and Product Owners to ensure the delivery of scalable, secure, and maintainable software solutions.
Architecture & Standards: Define the "gold standard" for microservices architecture, API design, and data governance to support high-concurrency enterprise applications.
Operational Excellence: Champion system reliability and performance; oversee proactive monitoring, capacity planning, and the maintenance of rigorous SLAs.
Engineering Culture: Cultivate an environment of continuous improvement by refining CI/CD pipelines, automated testing, and modern deployment methodologies.
Financial Stewardship: Manage departmental budgets, resource forecasting, and strategic vendor partnerships to maximize ROI.
Educational Background: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical field.
Leadership Tenure: 7+ years in technology leadership, including at least 2 years managing full-stack development and operations for enterprise-level platforms.
Technical Breadth: Strong command of the software delivery lifecycle (SDLC) and DevOps principles.
Executive Presence: Exceptional communication skills with the ability to bridge the gap between technical execution and business strategy.
Technical Stack: Advanced proficiency in Java Spring Boot and AWS Cloud Services.
Modern Tooling: Experience with Kubernetes (EKS) orchestration and containerization.
Data Mastery: Proven track record in real-time data processing and enterprise API management.
Industry Domain: Experience within the FinTech or Banking sectors is highly desirable
This is a high-impact role where your decisions directly affect the performance of a system central to the entire organization. We value strategic thinkers who aren't afraid to innovate while maintaining the rigorous standards required for enterprise data infrastructure.