Director of Engineering

Omaha , Nebraska Direct Hire Omaha,Kansas City Jun 11, 2026 Omaha or Kansas City - Onsite This Director of Technology will lead high‑performing teams of front‑end and API engineers, delivering modern, scalable digital experiences and partner integrations that power our co‑branded credit card offerings. This role is ideal for a strong people leader with deep software engineering experience who is passionate about building teams, modernizing capabilities, and partnering closely with the business to deliver measurable outcomes. What You’ll Do: Lead and grow engineering teams focused on front‑end applications and API platforms supporting Credit Card Partnerships Build a high‑performing, inclusive engineering culture focused on accountability, continuous improvement, and talent development Drive modern engineering practices across web and API development, including architecture, quality, security, and scalability Partner with Product, Business, and Technology leaders to deliver customer and partner‑facing capabilities that enable growth and innovation Define and execute technology roadmaps aligned to Credit Card and enterprise strategic priorities Serve as a technical leader and escalation point, guiding solution design and resolving complex challenges Ensure strong integration across front‑end, API, and back‑end systems, balancing modernization with existing platform realities Lead adoption of agile delivery and continuous delivery practices across teams Manage vendor relationships and third‑party integrations supporting digital and API capabilities Provide leadership oversight for production systems, ensuring reliability, resiliency, and responsiveness What We’re Looking For: A proven people leader with a track record of building, coaching, and retaining high‑performing engineering teams Strong software engineering background with hands‑on experience in front‑end and API development Experience delivering modern, customer‑facing digital platforms at scale Deep understanding of modern architectures (e.g., RESTful APIs, microservices, event‑driven design, cloud‑native patterns) Ability to translate business strategy into clear technology direction in partnership with Product and Business leaders Experience leading agile teams with a focus on continuous delivery and continuous improvement Strong communication and influence skills, with the ability to align across technical and non‑technical stakeholders Experience managing vendors and integrating third‑party platforms Strong financial acumen, including budgeting, forecasting, and prioritization Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience 5+ years of experience leading and managing engineering teams 7+ years of experience in software engineering Preferred Experience: Financial services, payments, or credit card ecosystem experience Experience supporting customer‑facing digital platforms and integrations with external systems Familiarity with API ecosystems and external partner integrations #J-18808-Ljbffr