Software Development Manager

Axos Bank Target Range:$ /Yr.

- $ /Yr.Actual starting pay will vary based on factors including, but not limited to, geographic location, experience, skills, specialty, and education.

Eligible for an Annual Discretionary Cash Bonus Target: 10%
Eligible for an Annual Discretionary Restricted Stock Units Bonus Target: 10%
These discretionary target bonuses may be awarded semi-annually based upon your achievement of performance goals and targets.

About This Job Axos Bank is seeking a Software Development Manager, AVP to lead engineering delivery for Axos Bank's Core Services platform, the backbone of the enterprise. This leader will own end-to-end design, development, delivery, and production stability across multiple backend services that underpin all lines of business.

This role requires a hands-on engineering leader with deep expertise in .NET and distributed systems, combined with strong production ownership, incident management, and delivery governance capabilities.

Experience with Out Systems—or a demonstrated willingness to learn it—is a key asset as the team expands its low-code/rapid delivery capabilities alongside traditional development.

This is an on-site position that may be based at any Axos office location nationwide.

Responsibilities:

Lead and manage a team of Senior Engineers, Tech Leads, and offshore developers

Own end-to-end delivery of Core Services platforms including Identity, Rules Manager, Document, Notification, and APIsDrive high engineering standards across code quality, performance, scalability, and security

Ensure production stability and rapid incident resolution, including active participation in RCA and ITN processes

Partner with Product Owners to ensure clear requirements, realistic commitments, and predictable delivery

Enforce release governance standards, ensuring all deliverables meet SLA expectations and QE approvals

Lead architecture discussions and modernization initiatives including service isolation, enterprise caching, and platform scalability

Champion or oversee Out Systems-based development where applicable—driving adoption, best practices, and integration with core .NET services

Collaborate with Infra, DBA, and NOC teams on capacity planning, deployments, and performance optimization

Build a culture of ownership, accountability, and responsiveness, including after-hours production support

Drive talent development, hiring, and performance management within the team Provide executive-level communication on delivery status, risks, incidents, and mitigation plans

Requirements:

Bachelor's degree8+ years of software engineering experience with 3+ years in engineering leadership roles

Strong expertise in .NET backend development, APIs, and distributed systems

Proven experience managing mission-critical, high-availability platforms

Strong understanding of production support, incident response, and RCA processes

Experience leading onshore/offshore teams and driving accountability across time zones

Demonstrated ability to deliver in regulated environments

Excellent stakeholder management and executive communication skills

OutSystems experience (or genuine commitment and aptitude to learn Out Systems rapidly for platform delivery use cases)
Preferred:

Out Systems Developer or Architect certification (or in-progress)
Experience integrating Out Systems with enterprise .NET backends, APIs, and core banking systems

Background in core banking integrations or payment systems

Exposure to enterprise caching (e.g., Redis), identity platforms, or rules engines

Experience navigating cloud vs. on-prem architecture trade-offs in regulated environments

Axos Employee Benefits May Include:

Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance Paid Sick Leave, 3 weeks’ Vacation, and Holidays (about 11 a year)
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