Director of Software Architecture

2 weeks ago

Columbia, South Carolina, United States Farm Credit Services of America Full time
Description

Director of Software Architecture & Engineering (Hybrid - Columbia, SC) 

The Director of Software Architecture & Engineering has a clear focus on agility, automation, and developer experience, this role defines and delivers a strategic roadmap that accelerates software delivery across the enterprise. By aligning engineering practices with business outcomes, the Director enables rapid iteration of digital services, reduces time-to-market, and ensures compliance within a highly regulated financial environment. Through the adoption of modern DevOps patterns and developer-centric tooling, this leader fosters a culture of continuous improvement, technical excellence, and platform resilience, ultimately driving innovation and unlocking scalable value for AgFirst.

What You'll Do:

API Strategy & Enablement

  • Deliver an enterprise API strategy that unlocks composable services, accelerates integration, and aligns platform capabilities with business and technology goals
  • Lead a high-performing API platform team to build scalable, secure, and performant APIs that enable rapid innovation and system interoperability

Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC) and Application Security (AppSec)

  • Own and evolve the SDLC to drive consistency, agility, and quality across engineering teams, improving delivery velocity and reducing rework
  • Standardize developer experience through intuitive tooling, clear documentation, and streamlined onboarding, enhancing productivity and retention
  • Embed security into the development lifecycle by co-designing a secure-by-design AppSec program with the CISO, leveraging shift-left principles and automation
  • Enable proactive threat detection through early warning systems and continuous security validation, reducing vulnerabilities before deployment

DevOps & Automation and Cloud-Native Development

  • Establish and scale DevOps patterns that improve release frequency, reduce manual effort, increase system reliability through CI/CD, infrastructure as code, and automation
  • Optimize operational efficiency by embedding observability, performance monitoring, and automated rollback mechanisms into delivery pipelines
  • Accelerate adoption of modern cloud-native technologies by partnering with Cloud Architecture to implement serverless, container orchestration, and event-driven patterns
  • Foster a culture of experimentation and iteration, empowering teams to deliver with speed, confidence, and a bias toward learning and improvement

What You'll Need:

  • Education & Experience: Bachelor's or master's in computer science, IT, or related field, or equivalent experience; 10+ years in software engineering and IT leadership.
  • Cloud-Native Expertise: Proven ability to design and deploy cloud-native applications using serverless and containerized architectures (AWS, Azure, Docker, Kubernetes).
  • API Strategy & Integration: Deep knowledge of API-first design, lifecycle management, and integration platforms (e.g., MuleSoft), including REST, GraphQL, and security models.
  • DevOps & Automation: Strong background in CI/CD pipeline design, infrastructure as code (Terraform), and automated testing frameworks.
  • Regulatory Compliance: Experience in secure development practices and audit-ready workflows within regulated environments, preferably financial services.
  • Certifications (Preferred): Cloud architecture (AWS), API/integration (MuleSoft), DevOps (Kubernetes, Terraform), and security (CISSP, CCSP).
  • Developer Experience Advocacy: Track record of improving developer productivity through tooling, process optimization, and self-service platforms.

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