Software Engineer Senior Manager

Overview

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Position and Responsibilities

At Regions, the Software Engineer Senior Manager manages two or more large departments within the company and oversees strategy development to ensure the application portfolio meets current business requirements and is operational, stable, and at an appropriate level of technical maturity.

Primary Responsibilities

• Manages all aspects of system design, development, deployment, acquisition, and ongoing maintenance for all application systems within area of responsibility
• Serves as the primary technology contact for senior management from all areas of the organization in developing technology solutions that increase the efficiency of internal business functions, resolve business problems, and support the pursuit of business opportunities for area of responsibility
• Creates and refines operational processes and systems to ensure effective regulatory and audit compliance
• Applies interdisciplinary, collaborative approach to plan, design, develop, and verify basic lifecycle balanced system of systems and system solutions
• Evaluates customer and operational needs to define system performance requirements, integrates technical parameters, and assures compatibility of all interfaces
• Supports the planning, organization, implementation, and monitoring of requirements through management processes

This position is exempt from timekeeping requirements under the Fair Labor Standards Act and is not eligible for overtime pay.

This position is incentive eligible.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in a related field
• Twelve (12) years of relevant experience
• Three (3) years of supervisory or managerial experience

Preferences

• Experience in Technology role in banking or financial services industry

Skills and Competencies

• Ability to manage multiple projects
• Demonstrated strong organizational skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong analytical, problem solving, and conceptual skills

Additional Job Description

Primary Responsibilities

• Lead strategic planning and roadmap development for the commercial lending application portfolio, ensuring alignment with business objectives and regulatory requirements
• Oversee application lifecycle management from conception through retirement, including technology stack decisions, architecture reviews, and modernization initiatives
• Drive portfolio optimization through cloud migration strategies, legacy system modernization, and technology consolidation
• Establish and maintain application portfolio governance frameworks, including risk assessment, compliance monitoring, and performance metrics
• Champion and implement agile software delivery methodologies across commercial lending development teams, including Scrum, Kanban, and scaled agile frameworks where appropriate
• Design and execute comprehensive CI/CD pipeline strategies using AWS-native services and industry-leading tools to achieve rapid, reliable software deployment
• Lead the adoption and use of DevSecOps practices, integrating security controls throughout the software delivery lifecycle while maintaining development velocity
• Spearhead the integration of generative AI tools and platforms to augment software development, testing, and documentation processes
• Drive AWS cloud adoption and migration, including serverless computing, managed services, and cloud-native architecture patterns
• Oversee the implementation of Infrastructure as Code (IaC) practices using tools like Terraform
• Establish comprehensive observability frameworks using Dynatrace
• Leverage container orchestration initiatives using AWS ECS, EKS, and serverless computing platforms like Lambda
• Manage and mentor a team of application managers, architects, and delivery leads, fostering a culture of continuous learning and innovation
• Collaborate with business stakeholders, integration partners, compliance teams, and risk management to ensure technology solutions meet regulatory requirements and business needs
• Partner with enterprise architecture, cybersecurity, and infrastructure teams to ensure consistent technology standards and practices
• Drive cross-functional initiatives with other business units to share best practices and promote technology standardization

Primary Requirements

• We are seeking a modern engineering leader who brings a rare blend of entrepreneurial drive, enterprise rigor, and deep technical acumen.
• Proven leadership in both startup and enterprise environments, with experience scaling platforms, leading engineering organizations, and driving innovation from concept to production
• Hands-on technical expertise in cloud-native architectures, distributed systems, and modern software development practices (CI/CD, DevOps, test automation)
• Track record of building high-performing teams, fostering engineering culture, and mentoring senior engineers and managers
• Strategic thinking and business alignment, with the ability to translate complex technical challenges into business opportunities
• Experience working across fintech, mobility, or enterprise SaaS domains, with a strong understanding of regulatory and compliance frameworks
• Passion for continuous improvement, modern architecture patterns (e.g., domain-driven design, event-driven systems), and delivering scalable, maintainable solutions
• 5+ years of hands-on experience with cloud platforms, preferably AWS, including solution architecture and migration leadership
• Candidates must provide concrete evidence of their modern software delivery expertise through:
• Transformation case studies: Documented examples of leading software delivery modernization with quantifiable before/after metrics
• Technical portfolio: Examples of CI/CD pipelines, infrastructure automation, or cloud architecture designs you've implemented
• Innovation examples: Instances where you've successfully introduced cutting-edge technologies or practices that delivered measurable business value
• Leadership outcomes: Evidence of teams you've led achieving significant improvements in delivery velocity, quality, or operational efficiency
• Speaking engagements or publications: Thought leadership in modern software delivery practices (conferences, blogs, whitepapers, podcasts)

Skills and Competencies

• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Demonstrated strong organizational and leadership skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and conceptual thinking abilities
• Deep expertise in agile methodologies with proven track record of improving delivery velocity and quality metrics
• Advanced knowledge of CI/CD pipelines, automated testing frameworks, and deployment automation using tools like Harness, GitHub Actions, Jenkins, GitLab CI, and/or AWS CodePipeline
• Hands-on experience with DevSecOps implementation, including automated security testing, compliance-as-code, and security tool integration
• Extensive experience with AWS services including EC2, ECS, EKS, Lambda, RDS, S3, CloudFormation, and monitoring services
• Knowledge of Infrastructure as Code tools and practices
• Experience implementing observability solutions including logging, monitoring, alerting, and distributed tracing

Location note: This position is intended to be onsite. Associates will have regular work hours, including full days in the office three or more days a week. The manager will set the work schedule and in-office expectations. Regions will not provide relocation assistance. This position must be within a reasonable driving distance to Birmingham, AL or Charlotte, NC. Exceptions may be made for current Regions associates who work remotely.

Position Type

Full time

Compensation Details

Pay ranges are job specific and serve as a point-of-market reference for compensation decisions. Factors affecting pay include experience, skills, knowledge, contribution, job location, and performance. The target information below is based on the Metropolitan Statistical Area Market Range for the location and level of the position.

Job Range Target:

Minimum: $183,597.07 USD

Median: $246,456.00 USD

Incentive Pay Plans: This role is eligible to participate in the annual discretionary incentive plan. Employees may receive a discretionary award based on individual, business, and/or company performance. Opportunity to participate in the Long Term Incentive Plan.

Benefits

Regions offers a benefits package that is flexible, comprehensive and recognizes that one size does not fit all for benefits-eligible associates. This is a synopsis of the benefits offered for informational purposes, not a complete plan terms and conditions.

• Paid Vacation/Sick Time
• 401K with Company Match
• Medical, Dental and Vision Benefits
• Disability Benefits
• Health Savings Account
• Flexible Spending Account
• Life Insurance
• Parental Leave
• Employee Assistance Program
• Associate Volunteer Program

Please note, benefits and plans may be changed, amended, or terminated at any time. To learn more about Regions’ benefits, please visit the benefits page:

Location Charlotte Uptown, Charlotte, North Carolina

Equal Opportunity Employer /including Disabled/Veterans

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