Director, Secure App Delivery & API Platform

United Community Banks Inc.; Greenville (SC); On-site; USD 170,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

United Community Banks Inc. seeks a Director of Application Development to lead internal application development, code repository governance, API platform oversight, and delivery risk management.

The role reports to the CIO and drives secure, scalable, business-aligned software delivery across bank departments. You will partner with Information Security to strengthen code reviews, maintain API inventory, and govern internal AI-enabled solutions while managing technical debt and regulatory

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in CS or related field.
• 10+ years of progressive experience in application development and leadership.
• Experience governing enterprise code repositories (GitHub, GitLab, Azure DevOps).
• Familiarity with AI-assisted development and governance considerations.

Responsibilities

• Lead internal application development and set standards, priorities, and delivery practices that support secure, scalable, and business-aligned solutions.
• Centralize administration of code repositories and enforce consistent controls across multiple teams.
• Partner with Information Security to conduct code reviews and strengthen development standards.
• Maintain API inventory and oversee API platforms, standards, and lifecycle practices.
• Oversee design, development, support, and maintenance of internal applications and AI-enabled solutions.

Skills

SDLC practices

Code reviews

Open-source risk

APIs & integration platforms

AI-enabled development

Leadership & coaching

Regulatory/compliance knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

GitHub

GitLab

Azure DevOps

Job description

United Community Banks Inc. seeks a Director of Application Development to lead internal application development, code repository governance, API platform oversight, and delivery risk management.

The role reports to the CIO and drives secure, scalable, business-aligned software delivery across bank departments. You will partner with Information Security to strengthen code reviews, maintain API inventory, and govern internal AI-enabled solutions while managing technical debt and regulatory