Job title: Engineering Software Development Manager
Company: Zions Bank
Job description: Zions Bancorporation has an opportunity for an Engineering Manager, with emphasis on software development and high-quality delivery experience, to join the Digital Strategy team that works on projects to expand our digital presence through cutting edge technologies. You can be on the front line of our entrepreneurial projects based in Salt Lake City, Utah.Zions Bancorporation is building the bank of the future and changing what it means to work for a financial institution. We operate in a fast-paced, information-driven environment, which means we need people who bring diverse experiences, perspectives, and expertise to meet the ever-changing demands of our technology-infused customers’ lives. Your ability to adapt, learn, and innovate helps increase revenue, reduce operational costs, mitigate risk, and, most importantly, lead to the superior experience and success of our clients.As an Engineering Software Development Manager, you will be responsible for the cloud-native, innovative, safe, and sound applications for our in-house developed digital solutions.The successful candidate will have the skills and experience to effectively lead cross-functional teams in collaborative design, development, and quality assurance activities dealing with complex applications and challenges. You will be business outcome driven and have a passion for the field of agile application development, cloud, and delivery services and possess empathy with a drive to create outstanding experiences and improved solutions for our users.This individual will:
- Lead a business-aligned engineering team in support of critical banking functions to meet digital strategy initiative objectives.
- Guide the team on their journey toward software delivery best-practices to achieve innovative, safe, and sound solutions and achieve time-sensitive business outcomes.
- Cultivate relationships with all stakeholders including business, product, technology, risk, suppliers, and operations.
- Ensure the uptime and availability of mission critical applications through proactive management of SSDLC/DevSecOps, software development, quality assurance, and other industry leading engineering practices.
- Ensure the team has the needed technical skills, competencies, business domain expertise, process knowledge, industry sector knowledge, and capacity to achieve organizational goals and objectives.
- Participate in reviews, approvals, and recommendations during development and deployment activities.
- Manage vendor relationships, as needed, ensuring the vendors’ performance and contributions align with objectives and strategy.
- Manage the total cost of ownership, annual budgeting and forecasting of the team including software, FTE/contractors, and professional services.
- Serve as a Technology Foundation Product Owner/Project Manager (POPM) through Agile/Kanban-style value delivery system.
- Other duties as assigned (including escalated support for on-call activities and change management responsibilities outside of normal business hours and software level documentation practices).
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science/Engineering, Information Systems or other related degree. Professional Certifications (ex. SAFe, CSM, CKA, CI/CD, Java, etc.) are highly desired.
- 6+ years’ experience leading, mentoring, assisting and cultivating a high-performing team of full-stack and mobile software engineers.
- 5+ years’ experience leading and/or influencing cloud ready and cloud-native application software delivery.
- Experience in delivering toward SOC 2 Type II or other technology compliance certifications in Fintech or Banking industries is highly desired.
- Excellent analytical, interpersonal and communication skills, both verbal and written. Must be able to communicate effectively with senior business and technical management, vendors, and team members.
- Proven ability to interact with others to identify, analyze and solve complex incidents and problems through close attention to detail.
- Excellent leadership, management, and organizational skills.
- Experience as a Senior or Principal level developer is highly desired.
Pay Range:
$115,000 – $170,000 (Based upon relatable skills/experience)Location:
This position requires regular face-to-face interaction with teams, business stakeholders, and executives in Salt Lake City, Utah. We will consider candidates in the Salt Lake City area or able to relocate to the Salt Lake City area.Benefits:
- Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance – START DAY ONE!
- Life and Disability Insurance, Paid Parental Leave and Adoption Assistance
- Health Savings (HSA), Flexible Spending (FSA) and dependent care accounts
- Paid Training, Paid Time Off (PTO) and 11 Paid Federal Holidays
- 401(k) plan with company match, Profit Sharing, competitive compensation in line with work experience
- Mental health benefits including coaching and therapy sessions
- Tuition Reimbursement for qualifying employees
- Employee Ambassador preferred banking products
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Expected salary: $115000 – 170000 per year
Location: Salt Lake City, UT
Job date: Sat, 09 Aug 2025 02:44:04 GMT
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