Senior Director of Software Engineering (Remote)

Senior Director of Software Engineering

DataBank - Remote (US-based only)

About DataBank

DataBank is a leading provider of enterprise-class edge colocation, interconnection, and managed services. We deliver hybrid infrastructure solutions with boundless edge reach and a human touch.  Since 2020, we've expanded to over 70 facilities in more than 27 metropolitan areas across the U.S. Come join us and be part of the AI revolution.

The Role

We are seeking an exceptional Senior Director of Software Engineering to join our leadership team as a strategic partner in transforming our technology stack. This role requires the right blend of technical expertise and managerial excellence to lead multiple software teams, including development and QA teams (internal employees and international contractors). You must be a change agent, helping drive the implementation and adoption of our new ERP platform (DBOSS), Customer Portals, and AI platforms. These technology platforms are the heart of our business, relied upon by our customers and team members 24/7.

Key Responsibilities:

• Help shape our engineering culture by leading and developing multiple software engineering teams (dev team, QA team) of both internal employees and international contractors
• Partner with executive leadership to help own and drive technology transformation initiatives
• Champion AI adoption and integration across development teams, including evaluation and implementation of AI-powered development tools and workflows
• Foster a culture of “AI-first” thinking while ensuring responsible AI practices and governance
• Architect and oversee implementation of solutions using our core tech stack: MuleSoft, SQL, Snowflake, .NET, and OutSystems
• Establish engineering best practices, standards, and processes across teams
• Participate in API strategy and implementation to support business objectives
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver mission-critical infrastructure solutions
• Mentor and develop engineering talent while building high-performing teams
• Champion innovation and continuous improvement in our software development lifecycle

Requirements

Education & Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related technical field
• Minimum of 10+ years of real-world software engineering leadership experience
• Proven track record of successfully managing and scaling engineering teams of at least 20 team members.
• Strongly Preferred: Hands-on experience with data center operations, colocation facilities, cloud platforms, hosting environments, and enterprise infrastructure management

Technical Expertise:

• Strong API development and architecture experience (required)
• Advanced SQL and .NET skills and database management expertise (required)
• Experience with MuleSoft, MSSQL, .NET, and OutSystems technologies preferred
• Deep understanding of software development best practices and methodologies
• Experience with cloud platforms and modern infrastructure

Leadership Qualities:

• Exceptional people development skills with a focus on creating high-performing, agile teams
• Strategic mindset with the ability to translate business requirements into technical solutions
• Strong communicator and collaborator focused on team and stakeholder awareness and expectation management
• Experience building organizational change leadership, driving organizational change, and technology transformation
• Proven ability to build and scale high-performing engineering organizations to meet the business’s needs

What We Offer

• Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits package
• Professional development opportunities and continued learning programs
• Recognition-focused environment with peer appreciation programs
• Innovative technology - work with cutting-edge tools and emerging technologies
• Growth opportunities - be part of a rapidly scaling organization
• Mission-driven work - help power the AI digital infrastructure that businesses depends on

Why Working at DataBank Rocks!

We are Data-Centered, Put People First, and Inspired Confidence – Our core values guide our daily operations and shape our culture.

Our Cultural DNA: We are Heroes and Sages – creating the ultimate data center experience for our customers and the ultimate workplace for ourselves. We use an innovative archetypal framework to understand and nurture our culture:

What Makes DataBank Special:

• Award-winning culture recognized as one of the Best Places to Work
• Employee-centric culture where you're given the opportunity to challenge yourself personally and professionally, working with professionals who value your experience, honesty, integrity, and creativity
• Innovative environment leveraging the latest & greatest cutting-edge technology and industry best practices
• Collaborative and intelligent teams with a sense of camaraderie and fun

Location: Remote (US-based candidates only)

Reports to: CTO

Please note:  We do not work with external recruiters for this position.