Sr. Director, Developer Platforms

Directs and controls the best practices and procedures within multiple domains within engineering through subordinate leaders Develops methods, techniques and evaluation criteria for projects, programs, and people across multiple domains and at an enterprise level Owns relationship with executives and SLT to drive alignment and the creation of business AND technical objectives that will be executed within their organization Responsible for the delivery of high complexity projects/programs with Enterprise impact Develops and executes software development strategy to achieve key business and technical objectives which contributes to the development of overall engineering strategy Consistently works with abstract ideas or situations across software development and engineering, assessing variables, evaluating fundamental issues, and providing direction for engineering Sets high level organizational strategy and budget across multiple domains Collaborates with direct team, managers in org, stakeholders, managers in other orgs, external partners, business stakeholders, technology & business leadership Ensure the platform is scalable, reliable, secure, and provides an excellent developer experience. Build and maintain strong relationships with the external developer community. Work closely with product, engineering, marketing, sales, and customer support teams to align platform initiatives with business objectives. Coordinate with compliance and legal teams to ensure all activities meet regulatory standards. 12+ years relevant experience and a Bachelor's degree OR Any equivalent combination of education and experience. 5 years of experience leading others Identify and analyze industry trends to keep the platform competitive and innovative. Proven track record in building and managing developer platforms or ecosystems. Deep understanding of APIs, SDKs, and developer tools. Experience in the payments or fintech industry. Strong strategic thinking and problem-solving abilities. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Ability to build and maintain relationships with external partners and developers. Proficient in leading cross-functional teams in a fast-paced environment. Knowledge of compliance and regulatory requirements in the financial industry.