Director, R&D Software Engineering – Legacy Platform Modernization

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Canada, +1 more state.

📋 Description

• Lead various engineering teams responsible for the delivery, maintenance, and enhancement of established software platforms.

• Spearhead the modernization of legacy systems, focusing on improvements in architecture, code quality, and development practices.

• Assume ownership of research and development oversight for new acquisitions.

• Set and uphold engineering standards, governance, and best practices across all teams.

• Advocate for AI-assisted development tools aimed at enhancing code generation, testing, productivity, code quality, and developer experience.

• Provide approximately 20% hands-on leadership through architectural guidance, technical oversight, and mentorship.

• Collaborate with Product Management and stakeholders to prioritize initiatives related to modernization, technical debt reduction, and operational stability.

• Supervise software testing strategies and quality practices to ensure reliability, compliance, and performance.

• Ensure regulatory compliance and the integrity of validated systems throughout the software lifecycle.

• Identify and eliminate delivery bottlenecks to enhance team velocity and cross-functional collaboration.

• Assess platform lifecycle decisions, including the consolidation, refactoring, or retirement of legacy components.

• Plan resources, team structures, and capability development effectively.

• Lead, coach, and nurture engineering managers and senior engineers.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent practical experience.

• Over 10 years of experience in software engineering.

• At least 5 years in engineering leadership roles.

• Proven track record of leading engineering teams that support established or legacy software platforms.

• Demonstrated success in modernizing legacy systems while ensuring operational stability and compliance.

• Experience in regulated industries such as healthcare, life sciences, or clinical technology is highly preferred.

• Excellent communication and collaboration skills across Product, Quality, and Engineering teams.

• Ability to work efficiently in a Remote/Hybrid environment within the US or Canada.

• The Department Head may consider candidates with a combination of experience and education that differs from the specified qualifications.

🏝️ Benefits

• Competitive compensation.

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance starting on Day 1 (United States).

• Flexible work schedules (United States).

• Attractive PTO package (United States).

• Remote and hybrid work options (United States).

• Comprehensive health and dental benefits (Canada).

• Flexible work arrangements (Canada).

• Generous PTO package (Canada).

• Career development and growth opportunities (Canada).