Director of Software Engineering

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

📋 Description

• Oversee resources that support the FOS Core and Simplebid products.

• Propel feature development and incorporate new technologies and best practices into the architecture of mobile software and web applications.

• Align software engineering methodologies with business goals and industry benchmarks.

• Encourage innovation and uphold technical excellence.

• Collaborate with company executives and cross-functional teams to deliver scalable, high-quality solutions.

• Define and communicate the technical vision and strategy for software products.

• Manage a scalable, robust, and secure application architecture.

• Promote coding standards, testing protocols, and DevOps best practices.

• Recruit, mentor, and retain engineering talent.

• Conduct performance evaluations and develop growth plans.

• Convert business requirements into technical solutions in coordination with engineering, product management, design, operations, and customer support teams.

• Collaborate with the Director of Software Engineering, Digital Products to develop architectural designs.

• Supervise microservices, cloud-based solutions, and API-driven development initiatives.

• Assess and integrate cutting-edge technologies, frameworks, and tools.

• Ensure timely project delivery within scope while maintaining high quality standards.

• Implement and manage CI/CD pipelines, automated testing, and code reviews.

• Monitor application performance, security, and reliability in line with SLAs and customer expectations.

• Stay updated on industry trends and encourage experimentation and prototyping.

• Enhance engineering processes, tools, and methodologies.

• Ensure compliance of on-shore and off-shore software teams with industry standards and SOC 2 Type 1 and Type 2 requirements.

• Develop and maintain disaster recovery and business continuity plans.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, software engineering, or a related field.

• At least 12 years of relevant experience.

• An advanced degree or equivalent experience is preferred.

• Significant experience in managing engineering teams.

• Strong background in migrating legacy technology stacks to modern stacks for complex web-based applications and services.

• Demonstrated leadership experience in managing and scaling engineering teams and products in national markets.

• Comprehensive understanding of modern software architecture patterns, cloud computing, microservices, APIs, CI/CD, Git, and DevOps practices.

• Excellent problem-solving capabilities.

• Superior communication and interpersonal skills.

• Familiarity with Agile or Scrum methodologies.

• Knowledge of industry-standard management tools is required.

• Experience with Azure DevOps services and Microsoft Planner is preferred.

• Submission of a resume and portfolio is required when applying.

• Capability to complete mandatory compliance training while adhering to internal policies and the Code of Conduct.

🏝️ Benefits

• Discretionary bonuses.

• Medical coverage.

• Dental coverage.

• Vision coverage.

• Flexible spending account options.

• Voluntary insurance options.

• Paid time off.

• Flex-time schedules.

• Remote work opportunities.

• 401k plan.

• Employee perk programs.

• Commitment to equal opportunities and DEI initiatives.

• Employee Resource Groups that are open to everyone.