Head of Development (Remote)

The Manager of Core Systems and Development leads the Core Services Systems and Development team, ensuring the stability, performance, and ongoing enhancement of the credit union’s core systems. This role is accountable for delivering reliable, high-quality technology solutions that support business operations, regulatory compliance, and an exceptional member experience. Serve as the primary escalation point for operational and technical issues, including after-hours support as needed

• Oversee the development, maintenance, and support of core financial systems and related applications, ensuring availability, reliability, scalability, and performance
• Manage issue resolution across systems, peripherals, and software to ensure continuity of operations
• Drive timely delivery of enhancements, defect resolution, and project work while maintaining strong execution across sprints, production support, and initiatives
• Collaborate with business units to align technology solutions with operational needs and support key initiatives (e.g., Evaluate and implement new technologies, tools, and enhancements, while supporting infrastructure and data center strategy
• Maintain disaster recovery readiness and business continuity planning while implementing preventative controls to reduce operational risk
• Review and recommend new methods or procedures to make daily operations more efficient
• Perform considerable short-term planning, scheduling, and coordinating to develop and implement business objectives
• Provide guidance, mentoring, and development opportunities for directly reporting staff
• Assist with the development, monitoring, and maintenance of the annual budget
• Assist with regulatory compliance to ensure work is completed in accordance with applicable laws and government regulations
• Complete annual compliance and info security training to understand employees' role in maintaining effective compliance and security programs

Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology or related field (A comparable combination of work experience and training may be substituted for education requirements.)

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in systems or development roles
• Experience in financial services or credit union environment preferred
• Strong leadership, coaching, and team development capabilities
• Ability to positively influence others regarding policies, practices, and procedures
• Strong knowledge and understanding of credit union products, services, policies, and procedures
• Strong knowledge and understanding of regulatory compliance
• Strong knowledge and understanding of credit union computer systems and software applications required to perform job duties

Bonus Program up to 12%

• Retirement Planning
• Flex Spending Accounts
• Medical Coverage
• Dental and Vision Coverage
• Short Term and Long Term Disability Coverage
• 11 Paid Holidays
• Remote, Hybrid, and Onsite Schedules
• Legal Assistance

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