Sr. Director of Software Engineering

Broadridge; Newark (NJ); Hybrid; USD 170,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Director of Software Engineering to lead transformative technology initiatives. This pivotal role demands a technology leader with extensive experience in cloud technologies and event-driven architectures. The successful candidate will drive the development of scalable engineering solutions while fostering collaboration across teams. This position offers a hybrid work environment, allowing you to balance on-site and remote work effectively. Join a dynamic team that values innovation and continuous improvement, and make a significant impact on the organization’s technology strategy and execution.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of experience in leading transformation programs.
• Deep expertise in AWS cloud technologies and event-driven architectures.

Responsibilities

• Lead technology initiatives leveraging cloud technologies and composable systems.
• Develop strategic roadmaps aligning technology with business objectives.

Skills

Cloud Technologies

Event-Driven Architecture

Kafka

Software Development

Stakeholder Management

Strategic Planning

Communication Skills

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science

Master’s Degree or Relevant Advanced Degree

Job description

At Broadridge, we've built a culture where the highest goal is to empower others to accomplish more. If you’re passionate about developing your career, while helping others along the way, come join the Broadridge team.

Broadridge is hiring! We’re seeking a Senior Director of Software Engineering to join the growing IT Product Development team. The successful candidate will be a technology leader with strong executive presence and a proven track record of building and scaling high performing technology products to drive growth. The leader will bring a depth of experience developing software solutions towards business objectives. S/he will take a low-ego, “roll up your sleeves” approach, combining technology expertise, business acumen, influencing skills, and results-orientation to build automated, scalable, and resilient systems. You will play an important part in shaping and influencing multiple IT teams and will be a key player in designing and executing strategies for large scale system integrations. The successful candidate will be responsible for optimizing and standardizing development practices and processes for their team to align with the overall IT strategy and direction.

We are made up of high-performing teams that meet in person to learn and collaborate as needed. This role is considered hybrid, which means you’ll be assigned to a Broadridge office and will work both on-site and remote.

Responsibilities:

• Lead large technology initiatives that deliver transformative solutions by leveraging cloud technologies, event-driven architecture, and composable systems.

• Develop and execute a strategic roadmap that aligns with business objectives while ensuring technology solutions drive real business value.

• Collaborate with key stakeholders to translate business needs into innovative, scalable engineering solutions.

• Provide executive leadership and effective communication to global teams, ensuring progress, risk mitigation, and alignment with strategic goals.

• Champion best practices in software engineering, automation, and system resilience to build and maintain high-performing, adaptable technology systems.

• Foster a low-ego, hands-on management approach by mentoring teams, encouraging innovation, and promoting continuous improvement across the organization.

• Partner with cross-functional departments to ensure compliance, operational excellence, and seamless integration across the business.

Qualifications:

• Over 15 years experience leading large transformation / modernization programs.

• Deep expertise in AWS cloud technologies, event-driven architectures leveraging Kafka, and composable systems.

• Proven technology leadership experience in managing high volume, low latency, 24x7 transaction processing platforms.

• Experience within a programming and application system development environment.

• Demonstrated background in software development with a strong ability to align technical solutions with business objectives.

• Excellent strategic planning, influencing, and stakeholder management skills, with a results-oriented mindset.

• Highly effective communicator who can navigate complex challenges and build strong collaborative relationships across diverse teams.

• Self-starter with a growth-focused, proactive approach, comfortable rolling up your sleeves to get the job done.

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical field required; a Master’s degree or relevant advanced degree is highly preferred.

Compensation Range: The salary range for this position is between $170,000 - $180,000. Broadridge considers various factors when evaluating a candidate's final salary including, but not limited to, relevant experience, skills, and education.
Bonus Eligibility: Bonus Eligible
Benefits Information: Please visit www.broadridgebenefits.com for more information on our comprehensive benefit offerings.

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