Software Development Director

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Richardson, TX
In-Office
12-12 Annually
Senior level
Fintech
The Role
Lead the software delivery organization, focusing on digital product development, cloud-native architectures, and AI-driven solutions in banking.
Summary Generated by Built In

 

Texas Capital is built to help businesses and their leaders. Our depth of knowledge and expertise allows us to bring the best of the big firms at a scale that works for our clients, with highly experienced bankers who truly invest in people’s success — today and tomorrow.  

 

While we are rooted in core financial products, we are differentiated by our approach. Our bankers are seasoned financial experts who possess deep experience across a multitude of industries. Equally important, they bring commitment — investing the time and resources to understand our clients’ immediate needs, identify market opportunities and meet long-term objectives. At Texas Capital, we do more than build business success. We build long-lasting relationships. 

 

Texas Capital provides a variety of benefits to colleagues, including health insurance coverage, wellness program, fertility and family building aids, life and disability insurance, retirement savings plans with a generous 401K match, paid leave programs, paid holidays, and paid time off (PTO). 

 

Headquartered in Dallas with offices in Austin, Fort Worth, Houston, Richardson, Plano and San Antonio, Texas Capital was recently named Best Regional Bank in 2024 by Bankrate and was named to The Dallas Morning News’ Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex Top Workplaces 2023 and GoBankingRate’s 2023 list of Best Regional Banks. For more information about joining our team, please visit us at www.texascapitalbank.com. 

 

We are seeking a visionary and results-driven Director of Software Delivery to lead our digital engineering organization. This role is ideal for a seasoned technology leader with deep expertise in banking, digital product development, and a strong focus on AI, cloud-native architectures, and customer-centric digital transformation.

Key Responsibilities
  • Lead and scale high-performing software engineering teams delivering next-generation digital banking platforms and AI-powered financial services.
  • Drive the design, development, and deployment of secure, scalable, and compliant digital solutions aligned with regulatory frameworks (e.g., FFIEC, GLBA, PCI-DSS).
  • Partner with cross-functional leaders in product, design, risk, and operations to deliver seamless digital experiences for both retail and commercial banking customers.
  • Define and execute a strategic technology roadmap focused on innovation in areas such as mobile banking, real-time payments, AI/ML, and cloud-native services.
  • Champion Agile, DevSecOps, and CI/CD practices, ensuring rapid, reliable, and high-quality software delivery.
  • Foster a culture of engineering excellence, continuous learning, and innovation across distributed teams.
  • Manage budgets, vendor relationships, and delivery timelines, ensuring alignment with business goals and customer expectations.
Preferred Experience & Focus Areas
  • Proven experience delivering AI-driven solutions, including intelligent automation, predictive analytics, and personalized digital experiences.
  • Deep understanding of cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and experience leading cloud migration or cloud-native development initiatives.
  • Demonstrated success in digital transformation programs, especially within regulated industries like banking or financial services.
Qualifications
  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field; Master’s degree preferred.
  • 12+ years of experience in software engineering, with 5+ years in digital product delivery and 3+ years leading engineering managers.
  • Strong background in banking technology, with a deep understanding of digital trends, compliance, and customer expectations.
  • Expertise in modern software development practices, including Agile, DevOps, and cloud-native architectures.
  • Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
Technical Skills
  • Languages: Java, JavaScript, TypeScript, Python, Go, SQL
  • Frameworks: Spring Boot, Angular, React
  • Databases: PostgreSQL, MySQL, MongoDB, Cassandra
  • Cloud Platforms: AWS, Azure, GCP
  • DevOps & Containers: Docker, Kubernetes, Jenkins, Git, Terraform, Ansible
  • Architectures: Microservices, RESTful APIs, GraphQL
  • AI/ML Tools: (Preferred) Experience with ML frameworks, model deployment, or AI integration in digital products

The duties listed above are the essential functions, or fundamental duties within the job classification.  The essential functions of individual positions within the classification may differ. Texas Capital Bank may assign reasonably related additional duties to individual employees consistent with standard departmental policy.Texas Capital is an Equal Opportunity Employer. 

Top Skills

Angular
Ansible
AWS
Azure
Cassandra
Docker
GCP
Git
Go
Java
JavaScript
Jenkins
Kubernetes
MongoDB
MySQL
Postgres
Python
React
Spring Boot
SQL
Terraform
Typescript
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The Company
HQ: Dallas, TX
2,100 Employees
Year Founded: 1998

What We Do

Our expert bankers are committed to helping your business build and grow. Equipped with experience-based insights and a proven record of implementing custom solutions for clients, we can help you with a suite of business lending, investing and financial management services that see you through every step of the way.

Our client-centric culture thrives because we attract, develop and engage the most experienced and diverse experts in their fields. Over the years, we've developed a supportive culture that values collaboration, rewards performance and respects the well-being of its team members. We know our people are our greatest asset, so we give them the resources and support they need to be successful. Our personal approach has enabled us to deliver exceptional value for our clients for more than two decades — an achievement we’re proud to continue.

Explore a career at Texas Capital Bank: https://www.texascapitalbank.com/who-we-are/careers

Texas Capital Bank is a wholly owned subsidiary of Texas Capital Bancshares, Inc. (NASDAQ®: TCBI). For more information, please visit www.texascapitalbank.com. Member FDIC. NASDAQ®: TCBI. Equal Housing Lender.

Texas Capital Bank and its subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers and do not discriminate on the basis of any protected trait including sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, race, ethnicity, disability, or veteran status. Please view our EEO Policy to learn more: https://www.texascapitalbank.com/equal-employment-opportunity-policy

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