Director, Application Delivery – QA

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United States.

📋 Description

• Oversee the strategy, architecture, development, delivery, and quality assurance of software development projects across SUFS.

• Provide leadership and technical vision to the Software Development team, including managers, developers, QA professionals, and external resources.

• Create technical roadmaps that encompass technologies, platforms, frameworks, and SOA-based services.

• Collaborate with senior technology and business leaders to prioritize efforts related to technical debt and modernization.

• Establish and track KPIs and metrics that measure team success, software performance, and system health.

• Develop work standards and processes to enhance quality and minimize implementation time.

• Promote continuous improvement, learning, and professional development.

• Lead the implementation of DevSecOps, CI/CD, and TDD strategies.

• Define and execute the strategy for technical documentation.

• Cultivate and manage relationships with third-party vendors.

• Facilitate Joint Application Design sessions involving cross-functional teams of engineers, analysts, product managers, business, and technology stakeholders.

• Eliminate technical hurdles through hands-on leadership and example-driven engagement.

• Report on modernization initiatives and team progress.

• Present findings to senior organizational leaders.

• Collaborate and communicate effectively with cross-functional teams.

• Offer direct professional development and mentorship.

• Manage budgets for Software Development and Quality Assurance.

• Provide architectural guidance and best practices.

• Support decision-making with research, articulate rationale, evaluate options, and provide recommendations.

• Report directly to the CIO.

⛳️ Requirements

• Proven success and a strong track record in relevant professional or personal experience.

• Military service may fulfill professional experience and/or formal educational requirements.

• At least 10 years of progressively responsible experience in software engineering and technology management.

• Minimum of 3 years in a significant leadership position overseeing large-scale IT budgets and initiatives, or an equivalent combination of experience and education, including coursework in Computer Science or a related field.

• A minimum of 5 years of experience managing, leading, and developing software engineers and quality assurance professionals.

• At least 3 years of experience in developing corporate policies and procedures related to software engineering/development.

• Familiarity with the Microsoft software stack: C#, .NET Core, SQL Server, ASP.NET.

• Working knowledge of cloud platforms such as Azure, AWS, and GCP.

• Experience with Agile methodologies and principles.

• Experience in leading successful digital transformation initiatives in a bi-modal, multi-year transformation process.

• In-depth knowledge of DevSecOps and software engineering policies, procedures, and practices.

• Full-stack technology development experience across web, client/server, API, standalone applications, and databases.

• Knowledge of integration stacks, messaging, parallel computing, standardized communication protocols, SOA, microservices architecture, and API governance.

• Understanding of software engineering and code architecture fundamentals.

• Ability to review full-stack web application code using modern frameworks and adapt to unfamiliar technologies.

• Strong skills in planning, organization, communication, and presentation.

• Executive presence and capability to engage with senior leaders and both technical and non-technical audiences.

• Proficiency in presenting complex ideas and influencing stakeholders and partners at all levels.

• A valid driver’s license and proof of insurance may be necessary depending on role responsibilities.

• Capacity to lift up to 15 pounds.

• Certification in Agile Scrum, XP, SAFe, TOGAF, ITIL, or equivalent certifications is preferred.

🏝️ Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage.

• HSA, FSA, and Lifestyle Spending Accounts.

• Competitive 401(k) plan with company match.

• Options for remote work.

• 14 paid holidays annually.

• Leave for care and parental responsibilities.

• Flexible leave policy.

• Mentorship programs available.

• Management training provided.

• Opportunities for professional development.

• Access to a dedicated coaching team.

• Participation in employee-led committees.

• An award-winning culture and recognition in the workplace.