Software Engineering Manager - Open Banking

Frost; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401(k) matching

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Wellness programs

Referral bonus

Job summary

Frost is seeking a Software Engineering Manager – Open Banking to lead a team delivering secure, scalable Java/Spring Boot microservices. You’ll partner with Product and Architecture to execute roadmaps, drive Agile delivery, and champion engineering excellence with CI/CD and observability.

You will mentor engineers, manage stakeholder expectations, and guide design decisions across cloud-native systems, APIs, and data flows in a regulated banking context.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.
• Minimum 6 years of software engineering experience.
• Experience leading and mentoring engineering teams to deliver secure, scalable software.
• Proven stakeholder management and Agile delivery experience.
• Proficient in Java/Spring Boot microservices and API-first design.
• Experience with Kubernetes/OpenShift, CI/CD, and cloud-native development.
• Familiarity with observability tools (Splunk, Dynatrace, Grafana, Prometheus, ELK, AppDynamics).
• Knowledge of Domain-Driven Design and operational reliability.

Responsibilities

• Manage the entire development lifecycle for a team of software engineers.
• Review coding to align with business needs and Frost standards.
• Collaborate with Product Owners, BAs, and engineers to estimate effort and design systems.
• Provide strategic IT management insights.
• Drive action with integrity, caring, and excellence.

Skills

Java

Spring Boot

Microservices

REST APIs

Cloud-native development

Kubernetes/OpenShift

CI/CD

Observability

Domain-Driven Design

Agile delivery

Stakeholder management

Leadership

Mentoring teams

Education

Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field

Tools

Kubernetes/OpenShift

CI/CD

Splunk

Dynatrace

Grafana

Prometheus

ELK

AppDynamics

Job description

Job Description

It’s about process, progress, and people.

Are you someone that loves to create new systems? Do you have a knack for moving things forward? Do you like collaborating with people to accomplish big projects? If so, the Software Engineering Manager position could be your calling.

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 a Software Engineering Manager – Open Banking , you are our leader, ensuring your team has the necessary support and guidance to deliver top quality systems. You will use your effective communication skills and analytical mindset to provide necessary expertise and direction to ensure all systems meet development standards. More than that, this role is about developing people and doing it with integrity, caring and excellence in mind.

What you’ll do:

• Manage the entire development lifecycle for a team of software engineers with assigned programs and systems

• Review coding for a group of software engineers to ensure alignment with business needs, change control procedures, and Frost development standards

• Collaborate with and provide technical advice to Product Owners, Business Analysts, Software Engineers, and lines of business to estimate level-of-effort, timing, and feasibility, to design new systems based on business requirements, and to optimize system and program functionality

• Exercise the usual authority of a manager

• Provide strategic insights to IT management

• 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

• Experience leading and mentoring engineering teams to deliver secure, scalable, and high-quality software

• Proven people leadership, stakeholder management, and Agile delivery experience

• Ability to drive the design and delivery of Java/Spring Boot microservices and API-first solutions

• Ability to partner with Product, Architecture, and business stakeholders to execute technology roadmaps

• Experience championing engineering excellence through Agile, DevOps, CI/CD, code quality, and observability

• Strong experience with Java, Spring Boot, Microservices, REST APIs, and cloud-native development

• Hands-on knowledge of Kubernetes/OpenShift, CI/CD, SQL/NoSQL, and event-driven architectures

• Experience with Observability tools such as Splunk, Dynatrace, Grafana, Prometheus, ELK, or AppDynamics

• Knowledge of Domain-Driven Design (DDD)

• Strong understanding of operational reliability, monitoring, and performance management

• Experience with API lifecycle management, including design, security, governance, versioning, and monitoring

Additional Preferred Skills:

• Experience in Banking or Financial Services, payments, or regulated industries

• Experience with API Gateway platforms

• Familiarity with ERP ecosystems, enterprise data flows, and API-based integrations

• Awareness of AI-assisted software engineering

• Familiarity with LLM integration, AI APIs, Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG), and AI governance best practices.

Our Benefits:

At Frost, we care about your health, your family, and your future and strive to have our benefits reflect that. This includes:

• 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!

Since 1868, Frost has dedicated their expertise to provide exceptional banking, investment, and insurance services to businesses and individuals throughout Texas. Frost is one of the 50 largest U.S. banks by asset size and is a leader in banking customer satisfaction. At Frost, it’s about being part of something bigger. If this sounds like you, we encourage you to apply and see what’s possible at Frost.