Our client is seeking a highly skilled and experienced IT leader with deep expertise in financial institution technologies and a passion for leading technical teams. The ideal candidate will possess a blend of hands-on technical capabilities and strategic leadership to drive the development, integration, and support of core banking systems.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or a related field, or equivalent work experience (BS/MS preferred).

• Minimum of 6 years’ experience in financial services technology, with proficiency in systems such as:

  • Jack Henry (Symitar, Synapsys, Synergy, SymXchange, ARCU)

  • MeridianLink, Encompass, Alkami, COTS, Image Center, OpCon

• Demonstrated experience with:

  • Software development practices, version control systems, and testing frameworks

  • Leading and managing technical teams, including coaching, mentoring, and career development

  • Influencing and collaborating with executive leadership

  • Agile and iterative project management methodologies

• Strong understanding of project management principles and SDLC best practices

Preferred Skills & Experience:

• Hands-on experience with:

  • Symitar/PowerOn development and RepGen reporting tools

  • IBM AIX operating systems

  • SQL development, HTML, JavaScript

• Familiarity with the ITIL framework and experience in implementing structured IT engineering processes, procedures, and documentation standards

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide leadership and oversight of core banking application development and integration

• Partner with cross-functional stakeholders to ensure technology alignment with business objectives

• Drive continuous improvement in system reliability, performance, and supportability

• Foster a high-performing, collaborative team environment through coaching and mentorship