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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # GenAI Software Engineering Transformation, Director - **Company:** MUFG - **Location:** Jersey City, NJ, United States (Remote available) - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $214,000.0 - $231,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Artificial Intelligence, Computing Platforms, Code Review, Programming Tools, Software Architecture, Systems Development Life Cycle, Software Engineering, Software Systems, Enterprise Software Applications, Generative AI, Information Technology - **Published:** September 13, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=ded91c1a49511c5d ## About the Role * 10+ years of experience as a full-stack application architect, designer, and developer using modern languages, frameworks, and software engineering tools. * Demonstrated expertise in modern software architecture, application design, engineering practices, and enterprise software delivery. * Deep fluency with current GenAI coding tools, models, and development platforms, and a strong understanding of their practical application in enterprise software engineering. * Experience building or guiding the delivery of enterprise-grade software systems using GenAI-assisted development approaches. * Proven experience leading large-scale technical transformation and cultural change initiatives within a complex enterprise environment, preferably in a large and/or global bank. * Strong understanding of software development governance, risk management, security controls, and compliance considerations within regulated environments. * Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to educate, influence, and evangelize technical transformation strategies to senior technical leaders, business leaders, and control partners. * Strong executive presence, stakeholder management skills, and the ability to lead through influence across matrixed organizations. Preferred Qualifications: * Experience within financial services, banking, or another highly regulated industry. * Experience establishing or evolving engineering standards, developer platforms, or SDLC frameworks at scale. * Familiarity with secure software development, model governance considerations, and control frameworks relevant to AI-enabled engineering. * Experience working across global or multi-regional organizations. * Demonstrated ability to balance innovation, speed, quality, and control in enterprise technology environments. Ideal Candidate Profile: The ideal candidate is both a senior technologist and a transformation leader: someone with deep engineering credibility, strong knowledge of GenAI's impact on software development, and the judgment to apply that knowledge in a practical, enterprise-ready way. This person should be equally comfortable advising senior executives, influencing engineering teams, and partnering with risk and control functions to shape the future of software delivery in a banking environment. Education: * Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a closely-related discipline, or an equivalent combination of formal education and experience " Visa sponsorship/support is based on business needs. We do not anticipate providing visa sponsorship/support for this position." ## Description MUFG is seeking a senior technology leader to help define and drive the future of AI-enabled software engineering within Business Enablement Technology in IT Americas . This Director-level role will lead the strategy, adoption, and organizational integration of generative AI tools across the software development lifecycle., GenAI Strategy and Adoption * Lead the education, enablement, and adoption of GenAI tools and practices across software development teams within Business Enablement Technology. * Define and communicate a clear GenAI software engineering strategy and roadmap aligned to organizational priorities, risk standards, and delivery objectives. * Serve as the senior subject matter expert on the evolving landscape of GenAI for software development, including tooling, models, market direction, and emerging practices within financial services. Software Development Transformation * Evolve software development practices, standards, and team workflows to incorporate and optimize the use of GenAI in the engineering lifecycle. * Identify and recommend changes to engineering processes, development governance, and delivery models to maximize the value of AI-assisted development. * Address complex questions related to AI-enabled engineering operating models, including code review approaches, team composition, developer responsibilities, productivity models, and product team interaction patterns. * Help define what enterprise-grade software delivery should look like in a future where a significant portion of code is AI-generated. Organizational and Cultural Change Leadership * Drive cultural and organizational change required for successful adoption of GenAI development tools at scale. * Partner with technology leaders and engineering managers to build practical adoption models, capability development plans, and change management approaches. * Educate and influence both technical and non-technical stakeholders on the opportunities, limitations, and implications of GenAI-enabled software development. Governance, Risk, Compliance, and Security Alignment * Work closely with risk, compliance, and security teams to evolve controls, standards, and oversight frameworks for AI-assisted software development and deployment. * Help define how software engineering governance must adapt as AI-generated code becomes a significant component of enterprise application delivery. * Ensure GenAI adoption approaches are aligned with the control environment and regulatory expectations of a large banking institution. Cross-Functional Partnership and Industry Engagement * Engage with central engineering and architecture teams to represent the needs, priorities, and realities of application development teams using GenAI tools. * Collaborate with peers across application development organizations to share lessons learned, coordinate initiatives, and promote consistency where appropriate. * Monitor external industry developments, particularly within banking and financial services, and translate those developments into actionable recommendations for the organization. * Forecast and plan for future changes in the GenAI development landscape and help the organization prepare strategically and operationally. ## Related Videos - [The Future of Developer Experience with GenAI: Driving Engineering Excellence](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1107-the-future-of-developer-experience-with-genai-driving-engineering-excellence) - [Are Code Reviews Worth It? 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