Director of Applications - Operations & Payment Applications

About the role

MUFG Mexico is looking for an experienced and technically strong Director of Applications to lead the strategy, architecture, delivery and modernization of the bank's application landscape. The role oversees the portfolio of applications supporting core banking, payments, transaction banking, lending, financial markets, corporate functions and regulatory capabilities, in line with business objectives and technology strategy.

Key responsibilities

• Define and execute the application roadmap and drive modernization and simplification initiatives.
• Improve application resiliency and strengthen engineering and architecture standards.
• Promote modern software development practices such as cloud technologies, APIs, automation, DevSecOps and AI-enabled capabilities, keeping applications secure, scalable and compliant.
• Oversee strategic technology investments, application governance, vendor relationships and engineering resources.
• Reduce technical debt, support regulatory and audit initiatives and foster a high-performing application organization.

Required profile

• Proven leadership experience in application engineering, architecture, software development or technology delivery within banking or financial services.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering or a related field.
• Advanced English and Spanish.
• Preferred: experience with cloud platforms (AWS and/or Azure), APIs, microservices, integration platforms, banking technology in payments/treasury/lending, familiarity with AI-enabled solutions, and relevant certifications.

Required skills

• Software architecture, SDLC, DevSecOps, CI/CD, application security and resiliency.
• Knowledge of banking technologies: payments, transaction banking, lending, financial markets, core banking and regulatory platforms.
• Experience managing application portfolios, technology investments, strategic vendors and engineering teams.