Director Of Software Engineering

Overview

• Lead strategic software engineering initiatives to drive innovation, scalability, and team excellence in a hybrid work environment.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align development efforts with organizational goals and product roadmaps.
• Oversee the adoption of modern technologies, including containerized systems and cloud-native architectures.
• Foster a culture of continuous improvement, professional growth, and technical excellence within the engineering team.
• Contribute to architectural decisions, code reviews, and hands-on development to ensure high-quality software solutions.
• Implement Agile methodologies to enhance productivity and streamline development processes.
• Drive innovation in software deployment strategies, ensuring scalability and reliability of systems.
• Participate in recruitment and onboarding to build a high-performing engineering team.

Key Responsibilities & Duties

• Oversee software development processes, ensuring timely delivery of scalable and reliable solutions.
• Collaborate with product management to define strategic roadmaps and prioritize development initiatives.
• Mentor and guide engineering team members, fostering professional growth and technical expertise.
• Conduct code reviews and contribute to the development of critical software components.
• Implement and optimize Agile development methodologies to enhance team efficiency.
• Design and deploy containerized applications using Docker and Kubernetes for improved scalability.
• Utilize Atlassian tools for effective project management and team collaboration.
• Develop and execute comprehensive testing strategies to ensure software quality and reliability.
• Provide technical leadership in resolving production issues and optimizing system performance.

Job Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience managing software engineering teams, with 7 years preferred.
• Proficiency in full-stack development using Microsoft-centric technologies hosted on AWS or Azure.
• Experience with containerization technologies such as Docker and Kubernetes.
• Strong knowledge of Agile methodologies and their practical implementation.
• Familiarity with Atlassian Suite, including JIRA and Confluence, for project management.
• Exceptional communication skills and ability to collaborate across diverse teams.
• Commitment to staying updated on industry trends and emerging technologies.
• Passion for mentoring and developing engineering talent to achieve organizational excellence.