Applications Development Technology Lead – Vice President

We are seeking a **Vice President (VP) of Software Engineering** who combines **technical leadership** with **hands-on technical expertise**. This role is ideal for a senior software engineer passionate about **building software at scale** using **cloud-native architecture**, **data engineering best practices**, and **modern UI development with React**, while driving **Generative AI adoption** for business use cases within a **SAFe Agile operating model**. You will lead **large-scale engineering initiatives**, mentor junior engineering talent, and actively contribute to **solution design and development**. **Key Responsibilities:** **Technical Leadership & Execution** - Align engineering initiatives with **SAFe Agile principles**, ensuring predictable delivery and continuous improvement. - Architect **scalable, high-performing systems** using **cloud-native architecture** and proven design patterns. - Build **foundational frameworks** across middleware and UI to accelerate development and reduce maintenance overhead. - Lead **data engineering efforts**, including: - Data modeling - Data pipelines (ETL/ELT) - Batch and streaming data processing - Data governance (catalog/lineage) and quality engines - Big data technologies - Drive **Generative AI adoption** across product lines, leveraging **Python,** **LLMs, Google’s ADK** and **AI-driven automation** to accelerate SDLC and deliver business value. **Hands-on Technical Leadership** - Actively contributes to **product requirements analysis** and **solution architecture**. - Lead **proof-of-concepts**, design and development of critical components, and **code reviews**. - Implement foundational components across **Java** and **React** for enterprise-grade applications. - Champion **AI-based code generation tools** to automate repetitive engineering tasks. - Collaborate with **DevOps teams** to optimize **CI/CD pipelines**, **containerization (Docker/Kubernetes)**, and observability. **People & Process Leadership** - Mentor and lead a **global team of engineers**. - Foster a culture of **innovation, technical excellence, and accountability**. - Ensure compliance with **security, regulatory, and performance standards**. **Required Skills & Experience:** - **6+ years** in software engineering, with **hands-on experience** - Proven experience in **cloud-native architecture** and **public cloud platforms** (AWS, Azure, GCP). - Strong expertise in **microservices**, **RESTful APIs**, and **event-driven architectures**. - Hands-on experience with **React**, **TypeScript**, and modern front-end frameworks. - Deep experience in **data engineering**, including pipelines (ETL/ELT), data storage (warehouses, lakes), batch/stream processing, data modeling, governance, and big data technologies. - Familiarity with **Generative AI technologies** (LLMs, prompt engineering, AI integration patterns, Agentic AI). - Strong understanding of **SAFe Agile framework** and enterprise-scale agile delivery. - Knowledge of **DevOps**, **CI/CD**, **container orchestration**, and observability tools. - Experience in **large-scale financial services enterprise environments**. - Excellent **communication**, **stakeholder management**, and **executive reporting skills**. **Preferred Qualifications:** - Experience with **Financial Risk and Data**. - Certifications in **Cloud Architecture** (AWS/Azure/GCP) and **SAFe Agile**. - Certification in **AI/ML technologies** such as Google ADK **Education:** - Bachelor’s degree/University degree or equivalent experience ------------------------------------------------------ ## **Job Family Group:** Technology ------------------------------------------------------ ## **Job Family:** Applications Development ------------------------------------------------------ ## **Time Type:** Full time ------------------------------------------------------ ## **Primary Location:** Rutherford New Jersey United States ------------------------------------------------------ ## **Primary Lo…