{"id":868067,"url":"https://alion.io/job/piermontbank-director-application-development","title":"Director, Application Development","company":{"id":687462,"name":"Piermont Bank","domain":"piermontbank.com","url":"https://alion.io/company/piermontbank","size_band":"11-50","is_staffing_agency":false,"is_intermediary":false,"ats_vendor":"Greenhouse","truth_index":{"grade":"D","score":49,"open_postings":14,"ghost_share":0.857,"stale_share":0,"repost_share":0,"time_to_fill_p50_days":null,"computed_at":"2026-09-23T05:45:00Z"}},"role":"Leadership","role_family":"Leadership","seniority":"head","employment_type":null,"work_mode":"on_site","remote_scope":null,"hiring_geo_confidence":"structured","locations":["New York, United States"],"countries":["US"],"hiring_countries":[],"hiring_countries_total":0,"salary":{"min":180000,"max":225000,"currency":"USD","period":"year","gross":null,"usd_annual":225000},"salary_estimate":null,"experience_years_min":10,"visa_sponsorship":false,"relocation_package":false,"has_equity":false,"technologies":[{"name":"Agile","optional":false}],"status":"live","first_seen_at":"2026-05-18T14:00:24Z","employer_posted_date":"2026-08-14","last_verified_at":"2026-09-23T22:06:23Z","board_verified":true,"closed_at":null,"days_open":128,"trust":{"level":"ghost","repost_count":0,"flags":["stale","company_stale"],"days_open":127},"description":"About Us:\nPiermont Bank is a boutique specialty commercial bank focused on serving modern businesses with a digital first approach. As the first cloud native bank launched in the United States, Piermont was built on modern infrastructure that allows us to operate with greater flexibility, efficiency, and scalability than traditional banks.\nWe combine disciplined commercial banking with innovative technology to deliver value added solutions for small and medium-sized businesses and our fintech partners. Our team is dedicated to thoughtful risk management, strong client relationships, and building a bank designed for the future of financial services.\nThe Role\nThe Director, Application Development will be responsible for the Bank’s overall application development strategy and software engineering function. This individual will oversee internal application development, enterprise architecture, AI initiatives, data platform strategy, and technology innovation across the organization.\nThis role will serve as a key partner to executive leadership and business stakeholders, ensuring that technology investments deliver operational efficiency, scalability, security, and measurable business value.\nResponsibilities\nDefine and execute the Bank’s application development and software engineering strategy.\nLead the design, development, implementation, and support of internal applications and digital platforms.\nEstablish the Bank’s software engineering standards, coding practices, quality standards, and development methodologies.\nLead the adoption and continuous improvement of Agile, DevSecOps, and other modern software delivery practices.\nDevelop and implement the Bank’s AI, automation, and technology innovation initiatives.\nEstablish the enterprise data platform strategy and oversee related platform architecture.\nDefine enterprise architecture standards, technology governance frameworks, and architectural review processes.\nProvide technical leadership, mentorship, and strategic direction to software engineering teams.\nBuild and maintain scalable, secure, and reliable technology solutions that meet business needs.\nEvaluate emerging technologies and determine their potential to deliver business value.\nDevelop, maintain, and execute the Bank’s long-term technology roadmap.\nPartner with business leaders and executive stakeholders to prioritize initiatives and deliver innovative solutions.\nEnsure technology solutions and development practices comply with security, risk management, privacy, and regulatory requirements.\nBuild a high-performing, collaborative engineering organization capable of executing strategic technology initiatives.\nQualifications\nBachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Software Engineering, or a related field.\n10+ years of progressive experience in technology leadership roles.\nDemonstrated experience leading software engineering and application development teams.\nStrong knowledge of enterprise architecture, cloud technologies, data platforms, AI, automation, and modern software development practices.\nExperience implementing digital transformation, automation, and emerging technology initiatives.\nExperience establishing software engineering standards, governance frameworks, and development methodologies.\nStrong communication, executive presence, and stakeholder management skills.\nExperience within banking, financial services, or another highly regulated industry preferred.\nProven ability to build high-performing teams and execute complex, enterprise-wide technology initiatives.\nThe hiring range for this position is $180,000 to $225,000 per year. The base pay actually offered will take into account internal equity and also may vary depending on the candidate’s job-related knowledge, skills, and experience, among other factors. A bonus and/or incentives may be provided as part of the compensation package, in addition to the full range of medical, dental, vision, 401k, and other benefits.\nPiermont Bank is an equal-opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. 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