Software Development Director

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. 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 banks at a scale that makes sense 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. Headquartered in Dallas with offices in Austin, Fort Worth, Houston, Richardson, Plano and San Antonio, Texas Capital was recently named the #1 most trusted bank in the country on Newsweek’s inaugural list of America’s Most Trusted Companies