Director, Software Engineering

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

📋 Description

• Take charge of the technical strategy, architecture, and roadmap for a new suite of applications developed using C# and .NET.

• Establish and uphold engineering standards for scalable, well-structured RESTful APIs and supporting services across all teams.

• Build, lead, and expand a team of engineers and engineering managers, which includes hiring, performance management, and career development.

• Introduce and advocate for Test-Driven Development (TDD) and other engineering best practices throughout the organization.

• Provide technical guidance through architecture and design reviews, ensuring adherence to quality, security, and design standards.

• Mentor and support engineering managers and senior engineers, cultivating a culture of technical development and accountability.

• Manage the engineering roadmap and delivery planning, collaborating with product, design, and business stakeholders.

• Supervise resource allocation and prioritization for legacy system support and maintenance during modernization initiatives.

• Collaborate with the VP of Engineering, product leadership, and other executive stakeholders on technical direction, budgeting, and delivery planning.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related professional background.

• Over 10 years of professional experience in software engineering.

• More than 4 years of experience in leading and managing engineering teams or team managers.

• Strong technical expertise in C# and .NET, with practical experience in designing and building APIs, preferably using ASP.NET Core.

• Proven track record of building and scaling engineering organizations successfully.

• Extensive practical experience with Test-Driven Development and contemporary engineering best practices.

• Familiarity with Blazor (Server or WebAssembly) or other modern web UI frameworks.

• Experience with recent versions of .NET (.NET 6+), Entity Framework, and cloud platforms (preferably Azure).

• Demonstrated ability to effectively lead and manage distributed and remote engineering teams.

• Experience in managing engineering budgets, headcount planning, and vendor/tooling decisions.

🏝️ Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental, and vision insurance.

• Options for 401(k) plans.

• Paid time off, sick leave, and paid holidays.

• Fully remote work setup with flexibility and autonomy.

• Opportunity to advance alongside a dynamic, innovative team in a startup-like environment.