VP, Software Development - BM Technologies, Inc.

Department: Technology & Operations

Reports To: President & Chief Technology Officer (CTO)

BM Technologies, Inc. (“BMTX” or the “Company”) is seeking a remote Vice President Software Development to support the CTO & President.  At BMTX we are offering a unique blend of next-gen finance technology solutions and services. We pride ourselves on a culture of innovation, diversity, and inclusivity, and we are constantly challenging the status quo to revolutionize the finance industry. As we continue to accelerate our growth, we are on the hunt for a visionary VP Software Development to lead our tech team and drive our technology strategy to new heights.

Role Overview

As VP, Software Development, you will have the opportunity to work in a fast-paced, challenging environment at the forefront of cutting-edge FinTech innovation. You will be the guiding force behind our technology platform, driving technical strategy, leading our top-tier development team, and ensuring our technology stack continually meets and exceeds industry standards. You will partner across business teams to identify and implement ongoing process improvements.

To be successful in this role you should possess the following abilities:

• Define the development stack, technical roadmap and IT framework in collaboration with the existing team.
• Recruit, manage and mentor a top-class development team
• Create a high performance, innovative, collaborative, continuous learning and improving technology culture
• Design and implement business strategies, plans and procedures
• Manage relationships with partners and vendors
• Set goals for performance and growth
• Oversee IT budgets to make sure there are no unnecessary expenditures
• Develop and direct safeguards to reduce the risk of outside breaches, fraud and compliance
• Evaluate new technology and make recommendations on technological solutions
• Make presentations to the President and CEO
• Identify competitive advantages and technological trends for the benefit of the company

Key Responsibilities:

• Vision and Leadership: Define, implement, and oversee a robust tech roadmap aligned with the company's strategic objectives.
• Tech Team Management: Lead and nurture our highly skilled tech team, fostering an environment of innovation and high performance.
• Solution Development: Drive the design and delivery of state-of-the-art FinTech solutions to address the needs of our clients and market trends.
• Risk Management: Establish security protocols and risk management strategies to ensure the security and integrity of our platform and data.
• Previous held a role as tech lead, engineering manager or CTO role
• Experience from building large backend solutions / Architect
• Experience with large amounts of data
• Experience in building web and mobile applications.
• Great understanding of product oriented technical development
• Commercial and business banking understanding
• Excellent Written and Oral Communication Skill. A solid public speaker
• Oversee the development and maintenance of applications using the .NET framework.
• Ensure high-quality code standards and best practices in .NET development.
• Advocate for practices that minimize code deployment times while maintaining quality.
• Integrate .NET applications with cloud-based services and platforms.
• Defining the problem, vision and solution for the business and cultural change required to drive technology transformation, and introducing new processes and procedures to ensure technology change is achieved
• Leading and influencing technology strategy and design in an outsource environment
• Demonstrable experience of working with senior colleagues
• Ability to work with short term targets and long-term goals
• Combine people skills with technological wisdom and a greater business understanding.
• Solid architectural experience and extensive experience of working with complex APIs
• Strong experience of leading teams in an agile environment
• Very strong leadership skills and passion to want to grow and mentor a team
• Experience in critically reviewing high level business requirements. 

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Technology, or a related field (master’s degree preferred).
• Proven experience as a VP Software Development, or similar leadership role, within the financial services industry
• 10+ years of experience working on or with software development teams using CI/CD, agile methodologies, and SDLC
• 10+ years of experience in cloud architecture, automation, and AI/ML deployment, with a focus on Azure.
• Expertise in Terraform, Azure Kubernetes Services (AKS), and Azure Pipelines.
• Proven experience with the Microsoft Power Platform, including Power Apps, Power Automate, and Power BI.
• Strong proficiency in .NET development and networking within cloud environments.
• Application of DevOps principles and practices.
• Experience with test automation frameworks and practices.
• Demonstrated ability to think strategically and tactically within a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
• Exceptional leadership skills with the ability to inspire and motivate a high-performing team.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and deliver high-quality results in a fast-paced environment.
• Relevant certifications such as Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert, Certified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA), or similar are highly desirable.

About BM Technologies, Inc. (BMTX):

BM Technologies, Inc. (NYSE: BMTX) is among the largest digital banking platforms in the U.S, providing access to checking and savings accounts, personal loans and credit cards. It began trading on the NYSE American on January 6, 2021, under the ticker symbols “BMTX” and “BMTX.W.” BMTX’s mission is to make banking affordable, effortless, and financially empowering for the millions of Americans who need it the most – the underbanked, millennials and working-class Americans. 

BMTX is the first digital banking platform in the U.S. to offer a completely fee-free banking experience and uses innovative mobile technology to make banking enjoyable and seamless. BMTX is also committed to making each of its customers feel financially empowered through education.

Through constant innovation, its white label/” Banking-as-a-Service” (BaaS) banking distribution model, and putting the customer experience above all else, BMTX is truly disrupting the banking space. Today, the BaaS platform is provided to colleges and universities and currently serves over two million accountholders and provides disbursement services at 722 campuses (covering one out of every three students in the U.S.). BMTX also offers its Workplace Banking platform, a financial wellness service that offers innovative banking products and a robust banking app. Additionally, BMTX recently announced the execution of an agreement with Google to introduce digital bank accounts, which will be available to its customers, and has also expanded its white-label strategy with T-Mobile for the launch of T-Mobile MONEY.

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