Director, Software Development

Job Description:

We are seeking a dynamic and forward-thinking Director of Software Engineering to lead the software development teams responsible for our customer portal platform and other mission-critical applications. This role will be responsible for overseeing all aspects of the software development lifecycle, from strategy to execution, ensuring alignment with business goals and technical excellence.
As a key leader within the organization, the Director of Software Engineering will shape our software development strategy, identify and implement modern technical solutions, and drive execution to deliver high-quality products and services on time. You will be accountable for fostering a culture of collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement, while ensuring scalability, performance, and maintainability of our solutions. The individual will have a strong technical background in software engineering, cloud-based platforms, and Agile processes, with a focus on improving time to market, driving innovation, continuously improving development processes, and collaborating closely with our Product organization.

• BS/BA in Computer Science or related field preferred.  A Master’s degree is a plus.

• 8+ years of software engineering experience, with at least 5 years in a leadership role directly managing software developers in an Agile/Scrum environment, familiarity with the SAFe (Scaled Agile Framework), DevOps practices, and continuous integration/continuous delivery (CI/CD) pipelines.

• Strong leadership, communication and team-building skills.  Previous experience in leading distributed teams, including off-shore & near-shore contractor teams.

• Project management experience, including budget and timeline management.

• Successfully coaches and inspires others and leads by example.  Possesses a passion for building applications and integrations that enable customers and colleagues to get their work done more quickly.

• Thinks both creatively and pragmatically— ability to separate what must take priority now and what can be improved upon later.  Minimizes complexity and finds the time to simplify wherever possible.

• Experience working with relational (MSSQL, MySQL, Postgres) and NoSQL databases.  Comfortable with a variety of languages (C#, Java, PHP, Angular, etc).  Comfortable with ADO or other similar tools. 

• Knowledge of cloud computing platforms and technologies.  AWS Cloud services is a plus. 

• Knowledge of AI/ML tools and how they can be applied in the software development lifecycle.

• Experience implementing automated testing platforms, implementing and supporting a microservice architecture, integrating with SaaS platforms such as ServiceNow and Salesforce.  Experience with Boomi a plus. 

• History of architecting and developing complex applications, preferably in a service provider setting.  Previous experience with data center environments, and customer portal development or similar high-traffic web platforms.

• Strong collaboration skills with the ability to work closely with Product teams.

​Physical Requirements:    

• Travel on occasion.

• Ability to sit for extended periods of time

• Moderate or advanced keyboard usage

Base Pay Range: Annualized salary range offered for this position is estimated to be $163,000 - $180,000 however, the actual pay range depends on each candidate’s experience, location, and qualifications. 

Variable Pay: Discretionary annual bonus, based on personal and company performance.

Not meeting every single requirement? No problem! We are looking for candidates who possess unique skills that set them apart from the rest. If you're enthusiastic about this role and believe you have the skills and abilities that would make you successful, don't hesitate to apply today!

Benefits of working at Flexential:  
•    Medical, Telehealth, Dental and Vision  
•    401(k)  
•    Health Savings Accounts (HAS) and Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)  
•    Life and AD&D  
•    Short Term and Long-Term disability  
•    Flex Paid Time Off (PTO)  
•    Leave of Absence  
•    Employee Assistance Program  
•    Wellness Program  
•    Rewards and Recognition Program  

Benefits are subject to change at the Company's discretion.  

EEO Statement: Flexential is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.