VP App Development

At Grow Financial Federal Credit Union, we believe in service — to our 300,000 members, 600 team members and local communities. We’re not just your average bank. We’re a credit union, owned by our members and dedicated to serving people, not profit. We know that happy, engaged people provide the best service, so we live by our mantra: Be Bold. Be Great. Have Fun. Consistently named a Top Workplace by the Tampa Bay Times among multiple national awards we strive to develop a diverse, collaborative culture where you can grow personally and professionally.

Our “work from where you do your best work” strategy provides flexibility to our team members — who currently reside across the U.S. — with a variety of remote, hybrid and in-person roles. We enjoy plenty of opportunities to stay connected through video collaboration, digital tools, community service initiatives and numerous activities. Whether you thrive in a remote setting, prefer the energy of in-person collaboration or seek a balance between the two, you'll find your fit here. Join us as we seek to make things grow — people, communities, money and dreams.

Grow Financial is headquartered in Tampa, FL. For remote roles, candidates must be located in the following states: AL, AZ, AR, DE, FL, GA, ID, IN, IA, KS, KY, LA, MS, MO, MT, NE, NH, NC, ND, OH, OK, PA, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VA, WV, WI, WY. 

Some of our Benefits/Perks:

• Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance
• Employee discount on loans Team members qualify for a discount on consumer and mortgage loans.
• Tuition Reimbursement of up to $5,250 per year for full-time team members.
• Paid Time Off 15 days/year & over 10 Paid Holidays
• Paid Volunteer Days Grow provides two bi-annual paid volunteer days to all team members.
• Retirement Benefits (401K) Grow matches up to 8% for team members.
• Growth Potential In-house training department dedicated to helping our team members reach their maximum potential.

The VP of Development will provide technical guidance and oversite for development, QA, and data teams. Candidate will strategically align technical resources with the needs of the organization, and plan team growth appropriately to keep up with the needs of the organization. They will work to define the tools and training necessary to meet Grow’s evolving needs.

REQUIRED SKILLS/EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor of Arts/Science degree from an accredited university required.
• Minimum 7 years of progressive management experience and in-depth understanding of the software development life cycle and digital capabilities required.
• Five years of strategic leadership experience is required, including managing and coaching staff
• Strong analytical, fact-based, and decision-making skills with the ability to speak to non technical peers and work strategically to meet their requirements.
• Experience working / developing in an Agile Environment required. Specifically, in achieving defined OKRs through value stream teams by meeting defined sprint cycle goals.
• While programming and development will not be a part of day-to-day responsibilities, experience as a developer / application programmer preferred.
• Experience with supporting financial institutional applications, core (specifically Jack Henry’s Symitar), and products preferred.
• Experience with digital products, A/B testing platforms and application performance preferred.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Ability to move freely (standing, stooping, walking, bending, pushing and pulling) and lift up to a maximum of twenty-five (25) pounds without assistance.
• Must be able to sit/view computer monitor for extended periods of time.
  
• Must be able to read, write, speak and type English.
• Must be able to hear and use a telephone. 
• Use of computer requires repetitive keystrokes.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

• This role is fully remote, with the option to work from our HQ or retail locations.
• Sedentary role.
• Must be able to travel to Tampa, FL at least once a quarter.

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