Engineering Capability Leader – Digital Services

Frost Bank; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401(k) matching

Generous paid time off

Job summary

Frost Bank is seeking an Engineering Capability Leader for Digital Services to drive architecture and development across web, mobile, and API platforms. You will lead a team of engineers, coach senior technical staff, and ensure systems are secure, scalable, and observable.

The role emphasizes servant leadership, collaboration with product and security teams, and delivering high-quality digital banking experiences. A strong track record in leadership is expected.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.
• Minimum 6 years of experience in software engineering leadership.
• Experience with Java Microservices, Angular, and/or Mobile (iOS/Android) technologies.
• Cloud, API, DevOps experience.
• Proven ability to lead and develop engineering talent.
• Strong collaboration and communication skills across teams.

Responsibilities

• Manage the development lifecycle for a team of software engineers and architecture.
• Review software development to ensure alignment with business needs and standards.
• Collaborate with Product Owners, Analysts, and Security to estimate effort and feasibility.
• Lead, coach, and develop engineers and technical leads.
• Ensure secure, scalable, and performant digital solutions with proper monitoring.
• Identify and address architecture, security, and technical debt issues.

Skills

Leadership

Collaborative mindset

Strategic thinking

Education

Master’s degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Java Microservices

Angular

Mobile (iOS/Android)

Job description

Job Description It’s about wanting to see others succeed. Do others often ask you for technology advice and assistance? Are you always looking for innovative ways to help people? Does stepping into a leadership role excite you? If so, being an Engineering Capability Leader at Frost could be the job for you. At Frost, it’s about more than a job. It’s about having a flourishing career where you can thrive, both in and out of work. At Frost, we’re committed to fostering an environment that reflects our values and encourages team members to be the best they can be. In joining our adaptable, integrity-driven team, you’ll become part of Frost’s over 150-year legacy of providing unparalleled banking services.

Who you are:

As an Engineering Capability Leader – Digital Services at Frost, you are subject matter expert, bringing together various technical areas to assist in the creation of new systems. Our Engineering Capability Leaders believe in collaboration, ingenuity, and truly want to lead design and change in the IT realm. You believe in servant leadership and will work with development teams to thoughtfully create and deliver top-quality systems throughout the organization.

What you’ll do:

• Manage the entire development lifecycle for a team of software engineers with assigned programs and systems, including establishing the underlying architecture of interrelated software applications across the Bank’s Digital Services channel, including web, mobile, APIs, and supporting platforms
• Utilize subject matter expertise in reviewing software development for a group of software engineers to ensure alignment with business needs, change control procedures, enterprise architecture, security, and Frost development standards
• Collaborate with and provide technical advice to Product Owners, Business Analysts, Software Engineers, Experience Design, Information Security, Risk, and lines of business to estimate level-of-effort, timing, and feasibility, to design new systems based on program requirements, and to optimize system and program functionality
• Lead, coach, and develop Software Engineers and technical leads; establish accountability for delivery, engineering quality, and operational excellence
• Ensure digital solutions are secure, resilient, scalable, performant, observable, and accessible, with appropriate production monitoring and support practices
• Proactively identify and address architecture, functional, non-functional, security, resiliency, performance, and technical-debt issues
• Provide strategic thought leadership while ensuring a tactical execution and implementation of initiatives
• Always take action using Integrity, Caring, and Excellence to achieve all-win outcomes

What you’ll need:

• Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, in a related field, or equivalent experience
• Demonstrated ability to develop technical solutions, typically requiring a minimum of 6 years of experience
• Demonstrated experience with Java Microservices, Angular, and/or Mobile (iOS/Android) technologies
• Demonstrated experience with Cloud, API, DevOps, and methodologies
• Demonstrated experience independently identifying issues and designing solutions for the biggest and most complex programs and systems at the bank
• Demonstrated experience synthesizing and directing software development efforts for a group of Software Engineers
• Proven ability to lead a team including coaching, developing, and retaining engineering talent.
• Current knowledge of emerging market trends, development methodologies, and development frameworks that improve application security
• Strong understanding of commonly-used concepts, practices, and procedures associated with programming

Additional Preferred Skills:

• Demonstrated experience with TypeScript, Kotlin, Swift, and Java languages
• Demonstrated experience supporting customer-facing digital banking, financial-services, payments, or similarly regulated platforms

Our Benefits:

• Medical, dental, vision, long-term disability, and life insurance 401(k) matching Generous holiday and paid time off schedule Tuition reimbursement Extensive health and wellness programs, including our Employee Assistance Program Referral bonus program + more!

Our Most Important Relationship Starts Here

Frost’s commitment to cultivate long‑term relationships is one of the reasons we’re recognized as a premier employer in the financial services industry. To attract qualified professionals, we offer an environment that’s supportive of both your professional and personal goals by providing our employees with competitive salaries and an outstanding benefits package. Frost was named to Forbes magazine's list of the Best Employers.

Frost is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of any protected trait, including sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, race, ethnicity, disability, or veteran status.

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