Director of Software Engineering
We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Director of Software Engineering to lead the development and operation of next-generation software platforms.
The ideal candidate will have significant expertise in software engineering, a passion for innovation, and the ability to inspire and develop a team of engineers.
Key Responsibilities:
* Lead the development and support of consumer-facing capabilities with a focus on Full Stack Development (Web, API, Mobile, IoT) on AWS and Azure.
* Oversee technical capability roadmap planning and development in alignment with digital transformation strategy.
* Manage IT services ensuring effective stakeholder engagement and lifecycle management.
* Implement agile program/project management policies, standards, and procedures.
* Establish executive communication framework for effective and timely communication of portfolio progress.
* Drive innovation by monitoring strategic partners, technology, and industry trends.
* Serve as coach and mentor within the organization providing career coaching and direction.
* Collaborate with internal and external experts to develop strategies for utilizing existing and emerging processes/technologies.
* Evaluate schedule and resource development of projects to ensure timely delivery.
* Analyze refine and implement business requirements and functional design specifications.
* Promote culture of continuous learning and improvement.
Requirements:
* 7+ years of relevant industry and development management experience including hands-on development and coding.
* Proven experience in managing delivery of complex and large-scale solution development initiatives.
* Deep hands-on experience in design development and deployment of enterprise supporting systems at scale.
* Expertise in Agile/DevOps operating models and experience in fast-paced Agile environment.
* Strong communication and relationship management skills with ability to articulate strategic vision.
* Strategic and creative thinker with excellent problem-solving skills.
* Familiarity with Amazon Web Services (AWS) and/or Microsoft Azure.
* Experience with ITSM and ITIL 4 foundations.
* Ability to manage and continuously improve team and vendor SLIs SLOs and SLAs.
Preferred Skills:
* MBA or Master's degree related to Science Technology and Data.
* Experience with large-scale digital transformations involving diverse business portfolios and technology stacks.
* Expertise in AWS GCP and/or Azure.
* Continuous Integration/Delivery experience.
* Agile certifications and technology certifications.