Director, Application Development Manager

Archer; New York (NY); On-site; USD 127,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

Archer collaborates with BNY to fill a pivotal role in New York as Director of Application Development. The position leads Core Banking solutions and oversees multiple development teams, guiding technology choices and delivery timelines.

The role demands extensive leadership, cloud expertise, and an AI-first mindset to drive innovation across a global payments and trade platform. The successful candidate will mentor engineering leaders, partner with product, UX/UI, and QA, and champion secure,

Qualifications

• 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.

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.

Skills

Full stack development

Leadership experience

Cloud certifications

AI-first approach

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field

Job description

Archer is collaborating with BNY to connect them with exceptional professionals for this role.

Director of Application Development

At BNY, our culture allows us to run our company better and enables employees’ growth and success. As a leading global financial services company at the heart of the global financial system, we influence nearly 20% of the world’s investible assets. Every day, our teams harness cutting-edge AI and breakthrough technologies to collaborate with clients, driving transformative solutions that redefine industries and uplift communities worldwide.

Recognized as a top destination for innovators, BNY is where bold ideas meet advanced technology and exceptional talent. Together, we power the future of finance – and this is what is all about. Join us and be part of something extraordinary.

We’re seeking a future team member for the role of Director of Application Development to join our Global Payments & Trade - AMP team. This role is in New York, NY

• 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.

To be successful in this role, we’re seeking the following:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s 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

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Our Benefits And Rewards

BNY offers highly competitive compensation, benefits, and wellbeing programs rooted in a strong culture of excellence and our pay-for-performance philosophy. We provide access to flexible global resources and tools for your life’s journey. Focus on your health, foster your personal resilience, and reach your financial goals as a valued member of our team, along with generous paid leaves, including paid volunteer time, that can support you and your family through moments that matter.

BNY is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer - Underrepresented racial and ethnic groups/Females/Individuals with Disabilities/Protected Veterans.

BNY assesses market data to ensure a competitive compensation package for our employees. 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.

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.