Director of Technology - Reimagine

American AgCredit

3d • $122,926 - $233,559 • Remote

About The Position

Why should you join our team? American AgCredit offers a unique opportunity to be a part of a national financial system supporting those who feed, clothe and fuel the world. We are a growing organization embracing collaboration and innovation while delivering transformative solutions. American AgCredit provides a cultivating environment where you truly make a difference for our customers and teams. The position is bonus eligible based on association and personal performance Position will be posted until filled. Mission Statement To architect, integrate, secure, and scale the modern technology foundation that powers a world-class digital lending platform, marrying land intelligence with rapid capital access for agricultural real estate. Role Description The Director of Technology is the primary technical visionary of a new "greenfield" digital lending ecosystem. Operating at the intersection of systems design, data security, and emerging technology, this role ensures that AAC’s proprietary land intelligence and new digital lending platform is supported by a robust and secure infrastructure. This role needs a pragmatic technology strategist responsible for the structural integrity and technical efficiency of the "Reimagine" platform. This leader orchestrates a "Best of Breed" ecosystem, ensuring that third-party solutions and internal systems communicate flawlessly via a scalable API-first strategy. This role will be part of a new team that seeks to leverage the best qualities of a small agile startup with the presence and stability of a successful market leader. The role demands a hands-on startup mindset, balancing bold architectural vision with disciplined execution, while thriving in a dynamic, fast-paced environment. Reporting into the Partnerships and Alliances organization, this leader will be responsible for architecting and scaling the technology behind our next-generation agricultural lending platform. They will work closely with executive leadership to align technology with organizational goals, collaborate with the Head of Product to deliver customer-centric solutions, and engage with key technology partners and vendors to drive innovation and seamless integration. This role demands direct, hands-on involvement in developing and maintaining the complete technology solution, with a particular focus on the front-end experience. The successful candidate will ensure the platform is intuitive, performant, and aligned with the needs of our customers and stakeholders. Core responsibilities include integrating artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) to automate underwriting and operations, implementing cloud-native infrastructure, and leading agile delivery practices—all while maintaining strong alignment across business units and external partners.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s (BA/BS) degree, with emphasis on computer science, management information systems, accounting, or business is required; Ten (10) years directly related experience will be considered in lieu of degree.
• Ten (10) years previous experience in software engineering and technical leadership is required.
• Candidates with experience in lieu of degree, would need a total minimum of fifteen (15) years of experience.
• Proven experience in fintech or high-security SaaS environments is required.
• Proven expertise in cloud-native architecture and DevOps practices is required.
• Previous experience with implementing AI/ML solutions.
• Experience in an environment where you must balance rapid delivery with enterprise-grade stability is required.
• Strong ability to hold external engineering teams accountable to high-fidelity technical specifications.
• High level of objectivity, tact, and diplomacy to establish and maintain effective on-going relationships is required.
• Strong management, collaboration, negotiation and analytical leadership along with team building skills are required.
• Demonstrated ability to make sound decisions within delegated authorities and time restraints is required.
• Must have excellent attention to detail and be driver to deliver quality above all else, be focused, and expert at managing process while maximizing delivery and customer value.
• Expertise driving products and projects through the entire project life cycle, from inception to launch and beyond is required.
• Excellent presentation skills with the ability to communicate with a broad set of stakeholders, both technical and non-technical is required.
• Exceptional verbal, written analytical, persuasive, and interpersonal skills are required.
• Willingness and ability to travel domestically 10%–25% is required.
• Must have the ability to perform basic office tasks and sit at a desk for an extended period of time.
• Job requires extensive use of computers and phones.
• While performing the job, the employee is required to sit, crouch, kneel, crawl, reach and have the ability to lift up to 40 pounds.
• Must have strong written and verbal communication skills to adequately convey ideas and work well with a team.
• Must be able to interact effectively with people at all levels of company.
• Work during established business hours and may require occasional weekend and/or evening work.
• Travel Required in performance of the role.
• All hiring is contingent on eligibility to work in the United States.
• We are unable to sponsor or transfer visas for applicants.
• American AgCredit provides equal opportunity in employment to all employees and applicants.
• We celebrate diversity and do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, alienage or citizenship status, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, genetic information, medical condition, physical or mental disability, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical condition, military service or veteran status, victims of domestic violence, or any other characteristics protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.
• American AgCredit prohibits harassment of any individuals on any of the bases listed above.
• If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us at [e-mail].

Nice To Haves

• Agile/Scrum and DevOps certifications are strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Own and evolve the technology vision, architecture, and stack decisions.
• Ensure platform scalability, security, and compliance with industry standards.
• Oversee agile delivery practices across internal and external team(s).
• Oversee end-to-end product development lifecycle from ideation to launch.
• Prepare and present regular delivery reports to senior leadership.
• Lead, mentor, and grow a small, high-performance technical team.
• Foster a culture of innovation, accountability, and continuous improvement.
• Manage resource allocation, performance, and professional development.
• Partners with Product Strategy leaders and business leaders to align technology with strategic goals.
• Collaborate with other leaders to ensure cross-functional alignment.
• Manage vendor relationships, Application Programming Interface (API) integrations, and third-party services.
• Oversee contracts, budgets, and forecasting within the engineering domain.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Commitment to agriculture and the communities we serve
• Family friendly work environment
• Investment in employee development
• Medical, Dental and Vision coverage
• Outstanding 401k – automatic 3% employer contribution, plus match up to 6%
• Generous Paid Time Off (Vacation accrued at 26 days annually, Sick Days accrued at 15 days annually, 12 paid holidays, plus 16 hours of volunteer time)
• Competitive Incentive Compensation Plan
• Disability & Life Insurance
• Employee mental, physical, and financial wellness programs
• The position is bonus eligible based on association and personal performance

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director