Director of Software Engineering — Enterprise Cloud Leadership

Transamerica; Cedar Rapids (IA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Transamerica is seeking a senior IT leader to drive development across web and cloud platforms, shaping enterprise architecture and technology strategy. You will lead cross-functional teams, mentor future leaders, and partner with executives to align delivery with business goals.

The role emphasizes strong technical vision, coaching, and governance across multiple lines of business, with a focus on modern, scalable solutions in a large financial services environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent technical field.
• Experience with large-scale distributed systems and microservices.
• Proven leadership of cross-functional teams and strategic initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical guidance and leadership to development teams delivering enterprise web and cloud solutions.
• Partner with executives to set strategic direction for department and architecture.
• Oversee delivery, performance, and cost of cloud and web initiatives.
• Mentor and develop leaders within the team.

Skills

Leadership

Enterprise Architecture

Cloud computing

DevOps

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication

Strategic thinking

Education

Bachelor’s degree in computer science, information systems, math, engineering, or related field

Tools

Angular

React

Vue.js

Job description

Transamerica is seeking a senior IT leader to drive development across web and cloud platforms, shaping enterprise architecture and technology strategy. You will lead cross-functional teams, mentor future leaders, and partner with executives to align delivery with business goals.

The role emphasizes strong technical vision, coaching, and governance across multiple lines of business, with a focus on modern, scalable solutions in a large financial services environment.