Software Development Manager

Axos Bank; Las Vegas (NV); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Paid Vacation

Job summary

Axos Bank is seeking a Software Development Manager, AVP to lead engineering delivery for Axos Bank's Core Services platform. You will own end-to-end design, development, delivery, and production stability across multiple backend services that underpin all lines of business.

The role requires a hands-on engineering leader with deep .NET and distributed systems expertise, production ownership, incident management, and delivery governance. On-site position, nationwide Axos offices.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of software engineering experience with 3+ years in leadership roles.
• Strong expertise in .NET backend development, APIs, and distributed systems.
• Experience managing mission-critical, high-availability platforms.
• Strong production support, incident response, and RCA process knowledge.
• Experience leading onshore/offshore teams across time zones.
• Proven ability to deliver in regulated environments.
• Excellent stakeholder management and executive communication skills.
• OutSystems experience or willingness to learn rapidly for platform delivery.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a team of Senior Engineers, Tech Leads, and offshore developers.
• Own end-to-end delivery of Core Services platforms including Identity, Rules Manager, Document, Notification, and APIs.
• Drive high engineering standards across code quality, performance, scalability, and security.
• Ensure production stability and rapid incident resolution with RCA participation.
• Partner with Product Owners to ensure clear requirements, commitments, and delivery.
• Enforce release governance standards meeting SLA and QE approvals.
• Lead architecture discussions and modernization initiatives including service isolation and caching.
• Champion OutSystems-based development where applicable and integrate with .NET services.
• Collaborate with Infra, DBA, and NOC on capacity planning and performance optimization.
• Foster ownership culture, accountability, and after-hours support.
• Drive talent development, hiring, and performance management.
• Provide executive-level delivery status and mitigation communications.

Skills

.NET Backend

APIs

Distributed Systems

Incident Management

Leadership

Onshore/Offshore Teams

Executive Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

OutSystems

Job description

Axos Bank

Target Range:

$110,000.00 /Yr. - $140,000.00 /Yr.

Actual starting pay will vary based on factors including, but not limited to, geographic location, experience, skills, specialty, and education.

Eligible for an Annual Discretionary Cash Bonus Target: 10%

Eligible for an Annual Discretionary Restricted Stock Units Bonus Target: 10%

These discretionary target bonuses may be awarded semi-annually based upon your achievement of performance goals and targets.

About This Job

Axos Bank is seeking a Software Development Manager, AVP to lead engineering delivery for Axos Bank's Core Services platform, the backbone of the enterprise. This leader will own end-to-end design, development, delivery, and production stability across multiple backend services that underpin all lines of business.

This role requires a hands-on engineering leader with deep expertise in .NET and distributed systems, combined with strong production ownership, incident management, and delivery governance capabilities. Experience with OutSystems or a demonstrated willingness to learn it is a key asset as the team expands its low-code/rapid delivery capabilities alongside traditional development.

This is an on-site position that may be based at any Axos office location nationwide.

Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage a team of Senior Engineers, Tech Leads, and offshore developers
• Own end-to-end delivery of Core Services platforms including Identity, Rules Manager, Document, Notification, and APIs
• Drive high engineering standards across code quality, performance, scalability, and security
• Ensure production stability and rapid incident resolution, including active participation in RCA and ITN processes
• Partner with Product Owners to ensure clear requirements, realistic commitments, and predictable delivery
• Enforce release governance standards, ensuring all deliverables meet SLA expectations and QE approvals
• Lead architecture discussions and modernization initiatives including service isolation, enterprise caching, and platform scalability
• Champion or oversee OutSystems-based development where applicable - driving adoption, best practices, and integration with core .NET services
• Collaborate with Infra, DBA, and NOC teams on capacity planning, deployments, and performance optimization
• Build a culture of ownership, accountability, and responsiveness, including after-hours production support
• Drive talent development, hiring, and performance management within the team
• Provide executive-level communication on delivery status, risks, incidents, and mitigation plans

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree
• 8+ years of software engineering experience with 3+ years in engineering leadership roles
• Strong expertise in .NET backend development, APIs, and distributed systems
• Proven experience managing mission-critical, high-availability platforms
• Strong understanding of production support, incident response, and RCA processes
• Experience leading onshore/offshore teams and driving accountability across time zones
• Demonstrated ability to deliver in regulated environments
• Excellent stakeholder management and executive communication skills
• OutSystems experience (or genuine commitment and aptitude to learn OutSystems rapidly for platform delivery use cases)

Preferred:

• OutSystems Developer or Architect certification (or in-progress)
• Experience integrating OutSystems with enterprise .NET backends, APIs, and core banking systems
• Background in core banking integrations or payment systems
• Exposure to enterprise caching (e.g., Redis), identity platforms, or rules engines
• Experience navigating cloud vs. on-prem architecture trade-offs in regulated environments

Axos Employee Benefits May Include:

• Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance
• Paid Sick Leave, 3 weeks’ Vacation, and Holidays (about 11 a year)
• HSA or FSA account and other voluntary benefits
• 401(k) Retirement Saving Plan with Employer Match Program and 529 Savings Plan
• Employee Mortgage Loan Program and free access to an Axos Bank Account with Self-Directed Trading

About Axos

Born digital-first, Axos delivers financial tools and services that allow individuals, small businesses, and companies to access and manage their money how, when, and where they want. We’re a diverse team of dynamic, insightful, and independent innovators who are excited to provide technology-driven solutions that offer unbeatable value to our customers.

Axos Financial is our holding company and is publicly traded on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol "AX" (NYSE: AX).

Learn more about working at Axos

Pre-Employment Background Check and Drug Test:

All offers are contingent upon the candidate successfully passing a credit check, criminal background check, and pre-employment drug screening, which includes screening for marijuana. Axos Bank is a federally regulated banking institution. At the federal level, marijuana is an illegal schedule 1 drug; therefore, we will not employ any person who tests positive for marijuana, regardless of state legalization.

Equal Employment Opportunity:

Axos is an Equal Opportunity employer. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, religious creed, color, sex (including pregnancy, breast feeding and related medical conditions), gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, military and veteran status, marital status, age, protected medical condition, genetic information, physical disability, mental disability, or any other protected status in accordance with all applicable federal, state, and local laws.

Job Functions and Work Environment:

While performing the duties of this position, the employee is required to sit for extended periods of time. Manual dexterity and coordination are required while operating standard office equipment such as computer keyboard and mouse, calculator, telephone, copiers, etc.

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee may encounter while performing the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.

E-Verify and Right to Work Notices

Axos participates in the U.S. Department of Homeland Security E-Verify program in all facilities located in the United States. The E-Verify program is an internet-based employment eligibility verification system operated by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services.

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