Director - Software Engineering

Regional Management Corp.; Greer (SC); On-site; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vis

401k plans with a company match

PTO and paid holidays

Paid parental leave

Employee assistance program for mental

Job summary

Regional Finance is seeking an experienced Director of Software Engineering to lead design, development, and delivery of modern technology solutions powering our FinTech platform. This leader will oversee multiple engineering teams responsible for customer-facing applications, digital lending platforms, APIs, integrations, and cloud-based services.

The ideal candidate combines strong engineering leadership with deep experience in financial services, fintech, or digital lending environments.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.
• 10+ years of software engineering experience with at least 5 years in engineering leadership.
• Experience leading teams within FinTech, banking, payments, lending, or financial services.
• Proven track record delivering large-scale digital products and cloud-based solutions.
• Strong understanding of modern software architecture, APIs, cloud platforms, and DevOps practices.
• Experience working in regulated environments with a focus on security and compliance.
• Excellent communication and executive stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and develop high-performing software engineering teams.
• Define and execute the engineering strategy and technology roadmap.
• Drive the delivery of scalable, cloud-native applications and platforms.
• Partner with Product and business leaders to prioritize and deliver strategic initiatives.
• Establish engineering best practices related to architecture, security, quality, and performance.
• Champion Agile development, DevOps, and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Support innovation through the use of AI, automation, and emerging technologies.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory, security, and data privacy requirements.

Skills

Software engineering

Engineering leadership

FinTech domain

APIs

Cloud platforms

DevOps practices

Security & compliance

Stakeholder mgmt

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/Eng

Tools

AI-enabled development tools

Cloud certifications (AWS/Azure/GCP)

Job description

Grow Your Career. Impact Lives. Shape the Future of Consumer Finance.

At Regional Finance, growth is more than a strategy. It's an opportunity for our people to thrive. Over the past several years, we have expanded significantly, creating new career paths, leadership opportunities, and professional development experiences across our organization. As a proud NYSE-listed company, we serve more than half a million active customers through a network of 360+ branches across 20 states and a rapidly growing digital platform. With approximately $2.1 billion in net finance receivables, nearly double our position in 2020, our momentum reflects both the strength of our business and the dedication of our team. If you're passionate about helping people, driven by growth, and excited to contribute to a company transforming the future of consumer finance, we invite you to join our team and build something meaningful with us.

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Director of Software Engineering to lead the design, development, and delivery of modern technology solutions that power our FinTech platform. This leader will oversee multiple engineering teams responsible for customer-facing applications, digital lending platforms, APIs, integrations, and cloud-based services. The ideal candidate combines strong engineering leadership with deep experience in financial services, fintech, or digital lending environments. They will partner closely with Product, Data, Risk, Operations, and Compliance teams to deliver secure, scalable, and innovative technology solutions that support business growth and exceptional customer experiences.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and develop high-performing software engineering teams.
• Define and execute the engineering strategy and technology roadmap.
• Drive the delivery of scalable, cloud-native applications and platforms.
• Partner with Product and business leaders to prioritize and deliver strategic initiatives.
• Establish engineering best practices related to architecture, security, quality, and performance.
• Champion Agile development, DevOps, and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Support innovation through the use of AI, automation, and emerging technologies.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory, security, and data privacy requirements.
• Manage vendor relationships, technology investments, and engineering budgets.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.
• 10+ years of software engineering experience with at least 5 years in engineering leadership.
• Experience leading teams within FinTech, banking, payments, lending, or financial services organizations.
• Proven track record delivering large-scale digital products and cloud-based solutions.
• Strong understanding of modern software architecture, APIs, cloud platforms, and DevOps practices.
• Experience working in regulated environments with a focus on security and compliance.
• Excellent communication and executive stakeholder management skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with digital lending, consumer finance, payments, or embedded finance platforms.
• Experience leading cloud modernization or digital transformation initiatives.
• Familiarity with AI-enabled development tools and engineering automation.
• Cloud certifications (AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud) preferred.

If you are a job applicant who resides in the state of California, please review our California Employee Privacy Policy at the following link: Regional Management Corp Consumer Privacy Policy | Regional Finance

Regional is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, transgender status, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, uniform service, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law (“Protected Characteristics”). Regional’s policy of non-discrimination applies to all phases of the employment process and relationship, including, but not limited to, recruitment and selection; compensation and benefits; professional development and training; promotions and opportunities; transfers; social and recreational programs; layoff; and terminations.

Founded in 1987, Regional Finance provides services to 500,000 plus customers annually and provides employment for over 2000 team members and growing.

We place an emphasis on making a meaningful difference in peoples’ lives by bringing a personal touch to finances and a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion that creates a work environment where all employees have a sense of belonging.

Team members will have the opportunity to give back to their communities through our outreach program, Regional Reach, that services many organizations throughout the year such as the American Heart Association.

Regional Finance is continuously expanding with future plans to become a national brand. Whether you are looking for a job in finance, customer service or even a management role, there are many opportunities for advancement within our company.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plan
• 401k plans with a company match
• PTO and paid holidays
• Paid parental leave
• Employee assistance program for mental health and counseling

Notice to California Applicants

Regional Management Corp. (“Regional Management,” “we,” “our,” or “us”) respects the privacy of our employee’s personal information. Pursuant to the California Consumer Privacy Act (“CCPA”), as amended by the California Privacy Rights Act of 2020 (“CPRA”), we are required to provide California employees and job applicants with a privacy policy that contains a comprehensive description of our online and offline practices regarding our collection, use, sale, sharing, and retention of their personal information as well as a description of the rights they have regarding their personal information. This Privacy Policy provides the information the CCPA requires as well as other useful information regarding our collection and use of employees and job applicants’ personal information.

If you are a job applicant who resides in the states of California, please review our California Employee Privacy Policy by clicking on the following link: California Employee Privacy Policy