Senior Director - Application Development

Senior Director - App Dev Generalist - IN

Senior Director - App Dev Generalist - IN
Application Development - Generalist role are involved in software development use specialized knowledge of programming languages, software integration and delivery platforms to build custom software applications and/or enhancements.

Key Responsibilities and Duties

• The job also involves application enhancement, debugging, maintenance and documentation.
• They may also work on customization for in-house/third party product and platforms.
• Common skill sets include (but are not restricted to) C, C++, Java, J2EE, .Net, Oracle, ABAP etc.

Educational Requirements

• University (Degree) Preferred

Work Experience

• 10+ Years Required

Physical Requirements

• Physical Requirements: Sedentary Work

Career Level
11PL

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead, mentor, and develop associates supporting Corporate Technology functions, building a high-performing team culture focused on quality, accountability, and continuous learning.
• Manage resource allocation, capacity planning, and talent development to meet evolving business demands across the Corporate Technology portfolio.
• Partner with the Corporate Technology leadership team to ensure strategic alignment, operational coordination, and effective collaboration across distributed teams.
• Oversee delivery of technology solutions from India teams for Corporate Technology functions, ensuring adherence to timelines, quality standards, and architectural guidelines.
• Partner with the Portfolio Architect to translate architectural roadmaps, reference architectures, and design patterns into executable delivery plans.
• Ensure teams implement solutions that align with enterprise architecture principles, patterns, and governance requirements established by Enterprise Architecture.
• Support relationship-building with Corporate Technology business stakeholders across Legal, Risk & Compliance, Finance, Audit, Corporate Services, and People teams through partnership with leadership.
• Facilitate effective global communication between delivery teams and business partners, architects, and product leadership, providing regular updates on delivery status, risks, and opportunities.
• Drive operational excellence through implementation of best practices in software development, testing, deployment, and support across the Corporate Technology portfolio.
• Establish quality assurance practices and metrics to ensure delivery excellence while identifying and mitigating delivery risks.
• Participate in Technical Architecture Governance and AI Center of Excellence (COE) processes, representing delivery perspective and ensuring governance compliance.
• Drive continuous improvement of delivery processes, tooling, and agile practices to enhance team productivity and solution quality supporting the Corporate Technology journey towards quarterly planning cycles, transparent book of work management, and mature agile practices.
• Foster innovation mindset and encourage exploration of emerging technologies including AI, Gen AI, and automation.

Required Skills:

• 12+ years of progressive experience in technology delivery, with at least 5 years in leadership roles managing technical teams.
• Experience leading teams supporting enterprise functions such as Legal, Risk & Compliance, Finance or Audit.
• Strong understanding of solution architecture, enterprise architecture principles, and modern technology patterns.
• Experience with cloud technologies, enterprise integration, and application development lifecycle.
• Demonstrated ability to build and lead high-performing teams in distributed, multi-location environments.
• Proven ability to partner effectively with architects and translate architectural guidance into successful delivery execution.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills, with ability to influence across organizational boundaries.
• Familiarity with AI, Gena AI, and emerging technology trends.
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or relevant field.

Preferred Qualifications:

• 15+ years of progressive technology experience with 7+ years in leadership roles.
• Experience in financial services or other highly regulated industries.
• Track record of successful partnership with global organization in managing distributed delivery teams.
• Experience managing teams in dual-shore or global delivery models with strong focus on collaboration and alignment.
• Knowledge of Domain Driven Design, microservices, API-first architecture, Data Mesh, and modern development practices.
• Strong business acumen with ability to connect technology solutions to business outcomes.
• Experience with agile methodologies. DevOps practices, and continuous improvement frameworks.
• Master’s degree in relevant field preferred.

Related SkillsAgile Methodology, Continuous Integration and Deployment, Data Analysis, Debugging, DevOps, Enterprise Application Integration, Operating Systems Management, Problem Solving, Programming, Software Development, Software Development Life Cycle, Web Application Development

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Company Overview

TIAA Global Capabilities was established in 2016 with a mission to tap into a vast pool of talent, reduce risk by insourcing key platforms and processes, as well as contribute to innovation with a focus on enhancing our technology stack. TIAA Global Capabilities is focused on building a scalable and sustainable organization , with a focus on technology , operations and expanding into the shared services business space.

 
Working closely with our U.S. colleagues and other partners, our goal is to reduce risk, improve the efficiency of our technology and processes and develop innovative ideas to increase throughput and productivity.

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At TIAA, we're on a mission to build on our 100+ year legacy of delivering for our clients while evolving to meet tomorrow's challenges. We equip our associates with future-focused skills and AI tools that enable us to advance our mission. Together, we are fighting to ensure a more secure financial future for all and for generations to come. We are guided by our values: Champion Our People, Be Client Obsessed, Lead with Integrity, Own It, and Win As One. They influence every decision we make and how we work together to serve our clients every day. We thrive in a collaborative in-office environment where teams work across organizational boundaries with shared purpose, accelerating innovation and delivering meaningful results. Our workplace brings together TIAA and Nuveen's entrepreneurial spirit, where we work hard and work together to create lasting impact. Here, every associate can grow through meaningful learning experiences and development pathways—because when our people succeed, our impact on clients' lives grows stronger.

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Experience Level

Senior Level