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Director, AFB Technologies

AccuWeather Careers
Location
State College, PA
Posted
27 days ago
Department
Information & Technology
What they actually want (must-haves)
  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Technology, or a related discipline, or equivalent experience
  • 10+ years of progressive experience in software engineering, technology leadership, enterprise applications, digital platforms, or related disciplines
  • 5+ years of experience leading and developing software engineering or technology teams
  • Demonstrated experience defining technology strategy and leading the modernization of existing applications, services, APIs, or data platforms
  • Strong technical understanding of modern web applications, mobile applications, APIs, cloud technologies, distributed systems, data platforms, and software delivery practices
  • Experience supporting business-critical or enterprise-facing technology platforms with demanding reliability, security, performance, and customer requirements
Nice to have
  • Experience with security, compliance, and technology control frameworks; direct experience supporting SOC 2 readiness or compliance is strongly preferred
  • Experience applying AI-assisted development tools and a strong understanding of the opportunities, risks, and practical applications of AI within software engineering and digital products
What the job really is

The Director of AFB Technologies at AccuWeather will lead the technical strategy and modernization of the AFB web portal, mobile applications, APIs, and data capabilities. This role involves collaborating with various teams to ensure the technology meets enterprise customer needs while driving improvements in security, operational practices, and AI integration. The director will also mentor engineering teams and establish best practices for software delivery and platform health.

Things to weigh
  • No salary listed
  • Role involves significant modernization efforts which may include dealing with legacy systems and technical debt
  • Collaboration across multiple teams may require strong interpersonal skills and adaptability
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