At Brightway Card, part of OneMain, we combine the dynamic, innovative environment of a startup with the stability and financial resources of one of the country’s largest lenders. Our team is passionate, agile, and always open to new ideas. We empower our team members to drive meaningful change, and if you’ve got a fresh perspective on improving our tech stack, refining processes, or pushing the envelope, we’re all ears! 

As we continue to grow, we’re seeking an Associate Director to join our Technology team. In this role, you’ll oversee and guide the application development team, ensuring key projects are delivered efficiently—on time, within budget, and in alignment with our broader business objectives. 

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead, mentor, and support the application development teams to drive both individual and collective success. 
• Manage project timelines, resources, and budgets to ensure smooth and timely delivery. 
• Cultivate strong working relationships with internal teams and external partners. 
• Oversee vendor relationships, ensuring collaboration and effective service delivery. 
• Monitor and manage project and departmental budgets to optimize cost efficiency. 
• Take on additional responsibilities as needed to support the evolving needs of the business. 

What We’re Looking For:

• Proven ability to manage multiple complex projects simultaneously, ensuring priorities are effectively balanced. 
• Strong communication skills, capable of engaging both technical and non-technical stakeholders. 
• Experience in managing complex systems and projects from inception to completion. 
• Analytical mindset with a focus on problem-solving and making data-driven decisions. 
• A proactive approach to meeting deadlines and achieving performance goals. 
• Strong technical instincts, with a knack for evaluating and choosing the right technologies and approaches. You’ve successfully iterated on problems, leading to broader, impactful solutions. 
• Passion for continuous learning, staying updated on emerging technologies, and evolving your technical knowledge. 
• Comfort working in ambiguity, identifying patterns, and recommending actionable solutions. 
• Collaborative, with the ability to work across diverse teams and stakeholders. 
• A genuine passion for technology—whether through personal projects, open-source contributions, or hands-on experience. 
• Enthusiasm for DevOps culture and collaborative software engineering practices. 
• Cloud expertise, particularly with platforms like AWS. 

Basic Qualifications:

• B.S. / M.S. in Computer Science or related discipline from an accredited college or university. 
• 8+ years of leadership experience in managing technical teams. 
• Strong understanding of object-oriented programming, software engineering practices, and quality engineering techniques. 
• Experience building and consuming RESTful APIs. 
• Experience with technologies like Angular, Ionic, Node.JS, Type Script, AWS managed services 
• Experience building consumer facing mobile and web applications.