Essentials · 17 hours ago
EVP, Engineering
United States
Full-time
Remote
Director/Executive
25+ years expEssentials is seeking an Executive Vice President (EVP) of Engineering to lead the company's engineering strategy and software development across mortgage technology platforms. This role involves driving innovation, ensuring engineering excellence, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance digital experiences in mortgage origination and servicing.
ConsultingCustomer ServiceFinancial Services
Responsibilities
Lead the overall engineering vision, architecture, and execution roadmap across the organization
Build and scale high-performing engineering teams aligned with business priorities
Establish engineering best practices for secure, compliant, and high-quality software delivery
Oversee the design and development of mortgage technology solutions including: Loan Origination System (LOS) integrations and enhancements, Borrower portals and digital mortgage tools, Servicing and payment technology, Compliance, reporting, and investor delivery systems, Drive adoption of modern frameworks, APIs, and automation to accelerate mortgage workflows
Champion initiatives that modernize mortgage systems through: Cloud-native architecture, AI-driven underwriting and document intelligence, Workflow automation and straight-through processing, Improved borrower experience via mobile-first platforms, Identify emerging fintech innovations that strengthen operational efficiency and customer satisfaction
Ensure predictable execution of engineering projects with strong delivery discipline
Implement agile development practices, DevOps pipelines, and CI/CD standards
Partner with operations to reduce cycle times and improve loan processing scalability
Ensure engineering systems meet mortgage industry regulatory and security requirements including: CFPB, FHA, VA, FNMA/FHLMC guidelines, GLBA, SOC2, and cybersecurity standards, Embed security-by-design and governance into the development lifecycle
Partner closely with Product Management to align engineering execution with business and borrower needs
Collaborate with mortgage operations leaders to ensure systems support production, compliance, and quality goals
Serve as an executive sponsor for technology initiatives across departments
Attract, develop, and retain top engineering talent
Foster a culture of accountability, innovation, continuous improvement, and engineering excellence
Mentor engineering leaders and build succession pipelines
Comply with all company policies and procedures
Maintain regular and punctual attendance
Performs other related duties as assigned
This position has direct reports. Manages staff and carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems
Qualification
Required
Proven success building scalable technology platforms in regulated industries
Strong track record leading enterprise engineering organizations through rapid growth and modernization
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field required
25+ years of experience in software engineering, with at least 5+ years in senior executive leadership roles
Preferred
Experience in mortgage lending, servicing, fintech, or financial services technology
Familiarity with mortgage systems such as Encompass, Empower, Black Knight, ICE, or proprietary LOS platforms
Deep understanding of digital lending workflows and borrower experience technology
Advanced degree (MBA or MS) preferred
Company
Essentials
Essentials delivers cost-effective foundational IT solutions to growth-minded companies in the financial industry.
Founded in 2015Deerfield Beach, Florida, USA
201-500 employees
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