First National Bank of Omaha
Director of Technology, Java API Development (Omaha)
First National Bank of Omaha, Omaha, Nebraska, us, 68197
Summary of the Job:
Lead FNBO's technology strategy and execution for the Operational Data Store (ODS) team, delivering real-time customer, account, and transaction data through high-performance APIs and database infrastructure. Drive technical excellence, innovation, and delivery of scalable technology solutions that support business objectives. Foster a high-performance engineering culture while ensuring code quality, system reliability, and team growth. About This Role:
Key Responsibilities
Lead, manage, mentor, and grow technology team supporting the Operational Data Store (ODS) team. Collaborate with Architects, Tech Leads, and Product Owners to deliver projects on time. Drive architectural decisions and technical standards for microservices, APIs, and data infrastructure to ensure scalability, maintainability, performance and compliance. Consistently deliver results for a system critical to the functioning of many of the FNBO applications. Continually refine and improve engineering practices including CI/CD, code review, testing, and deployment. Ensure operational excellence and system reliability through proactive monitoring, incident response, capacity planning, and maintenance of SLAs for the ODS product. Establish a collaborative work environment that fosters autonomy, transparency, innovation, and personal growth fostering a fail fast and learn fast environment. Manage technology budgets, forecasts, and vendor relationships. Stay current on emerging technologies and engineering best practices. The Ideal Candidate for This Role:
Required Qualifications
Master's or bachelor's degree in computer science, computer engineering, information systems or a related field of study, or equivalent experience. 7+ years technology leadership experience, including 2+ years managing full-stack development and operations for enterprise applications. Proven success managing high-performing technology teams. Strong communication skills and ability to translate technical concepts to business stakeholders. Strategic thinking with demonstrated ability to align technology with business outcomes. Experience with DevOps principles and software delivery lifecycle. Preferred Experience
Java Spring Boot applications and AWS cloud technologies. AWS EKS/Kubernetes orchestration. Data governance and quality management. Real-time data processing and API management. Banking or Financial Services industry experience. Candidates must possess unrestricted work authorization and not require future sponsorship. Compensation
Compensation range (base pay): $133,975.00-$227,758.00 This role may have a specific starting pay within this range. Final compensation offer to candidate may vary from posted hiring range based upon work experience, education, and/or skill level. Work Environment
It is anticipated that the incumbent in this role will work onsite at the posted location. Our onsite environment fosters innovation, mentorship, and a vibrant culture where ideas flow freely and relationships flourish. As part of our team, you'll experience the energy of our collaborative spaces designed to support your professional growth while working alongside talented colleagues who inspire excellence daily. Please note that work location is subject to change based on business needs. Benefits Overview
We offer a variety of benefits designed to keep you and your family physically and financially healthy. Not only do we offer a competitive salary and work-life balance, we offer benefits to match your needs: Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance 401k, With Matching Contributions Time Off Programs Health Savings Account (HSA)/Dependent Care Employee Banking Growth Opportunities Tuition Assistance
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Lead FNBO's technology strategy and execution for the Operational Data Store (ODS) team, delivering real-time customer, account, and transaction data through high-performance APIs and database infrastructure. Drive technical excellence, innovation, and delivery of scalable technology solutions that support business objectives. Foster a high-performance engineering culture while ensuring code quality, system reliability, and team growth. About This Role:
Key Responsibilities
Lead, manage, mentor, and grow technology team supporting the Operational Data Store (ODS) team. Collaborate with Architects, Tech Leads, and Product Owners to deliver projects on time. Drive architectural decisions and technical standards for microservices, APIs, and data infrastructure to ensure scalability, maintainability, performance and compliance. Consistently deliver results for a system critical to the functioning of many of the FNBO applications. Continually refine and improve engineering practices including CI/CD, code review, testing, and deployment. Ensure operational excellence and system reliability through proactive monitoring, incident response, capacity planning, and maintenance of SLAs for the ODS product. Establish a collaborative work environment that fosters autonomy, transparency, innovation, and personal growth fostering a fail fast and learn fast environment. Manage technology budgets, forecasts, and vendor relationships. Stay current on emerging technologies and engineering best practices. The Ideal Candidate for This Role:
Required Qualifications
Master's or bachelor's degree in computer science, computer engineering, information systems or a related field of study, or equivalent experience. 7+ years technology leadership experience, including 2+ years managing full-stack development and operations for enterprise applications. Proven success managing high-performing technology teams. Strong communication skills and ability to translate technical concepts to business stakeholders. Strategic thinking with demonstrated ability to align technology with business outcomes. Experience with DevOps principles and software delivery lifecycle. Preferred Experience
Java Spring Boot applications and AWS cloud technologies. AWS EKS/Kubernetes orchestration. Data governance and quality management. Real-time data processing and API management. Banking or Financial Services industry experience. Candidates must possess unrestricted work authorization and not require future sponsorship. Compensation
Compensation range (base pay): $133,975.00-$227,758.00 This role may have a specific starting pay within this range. Final compensation offer to candidate may vary from posted hiring range based upon work experience, education, and/or skill level. Work Environment
It is anticipated that the incumbent in this role will work onsite at the posted location. Our onsite environment fosters innovation, mentorship, and a vibrant culture where ideas flow freely and relationships flourish. As part of our team, you'll experience the energy of our collaborative spaces designed to support your professional growth while working alongside talented colleagues who inspire excellence daily. Please note that work location is subject to change based on business needs. Benefits Overview
We offer a variety of benefits designed to keep you and your family physically and financially healthy. Not only do we offer a competitive salary and work-life balance, we offer benefits to match your needs: Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance 401k, With Matching Contributions Time Off Programs Health Savings Account (HSA)/Dependent Care Employee Banking Growth Opportunities Tuition Assistance
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