Director, Secure App Delivery & API Platform

United Community Banks Inc.

Greenville (SC)

On-site

USD 170,000 - 210,000

Full time

14 days+

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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

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