Senior Director, Technology & Digital Platforms

The Senior Director, Technology & Digital Platforms will serve as the senior leader responsible for all software development, technology infrastructure, data engineering, and AI innovation., * Own the full software lifecycle: architecture, development, testing, deployment, and maintenance.

• Lead the design and evolution of applications, and internal digital tools.
• Establish engineering best practices, coding standards, and modern development methodologies.
• Drive innovation in automation, cloud services, AI/ML, and data-driven product capabilities.
• Partner with product and business teams to translate needs into scalable software solutions.
• Ensure compliance with relevant regulatory, privacy, and security standards.
• Conduct regular risk assessments and implement mitigation strategies across software and hardware.
• Implement KPIs and operational metrics to measure system performance, uptime, and delivery velocity.
• Oversee technology budgets, forecasting, and resource planning.
• Establish governance frameworks for software releases, infrastructure changes, and security controls.
• Develop a multi-year technology roadmap aligned with business goals.
• Identify emerging technologies that can create competitive advantage.
• Serve as a strategic advisor to the executive team on technology investments and priorities.
• Prepare the organization for scale through improved architecture, automation, and process maturity.

Do you have experience in Team management?, * 10+ years of progressive experience in software engineering, technology operations, or systems architecture.

• Deep expertise in software languages such as Python, including modern frameworks and tooling.
• Strong experience designing, building, and integrating APIs, with a preference for RESTful API architectures.
• Proven ability to lead multidisciplinary teams across software and hardware domains.
• Experience implementing cybersecurity frameworks and managing risk across software and hardware environments.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and strategic planning skills.

Pulled from the full job description

• 401(k)
• Health insurance
• Vision insurance
• Dental insurance, The 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.

Piermont 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.

We 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.