Senior Director of Engineering

Department: Engineering

Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time

Location: Clearwater

Compensation: $180,000 - $240,000 / year

Description

We are seeking a highly experienced Senior Director of Engineering to lead our software engineering team in developing, releasing, and maintaining software applications/operating systems according to business needs. The ideal Senior Director of Engineering will have a strong technical background in software development, exceptional leadership skills, and a proven track record of driving innovation and delivering high-quality software products. This role requires a strategic thinker who can align engineering efforts with business goals and foster a culture of excellence and collaboration.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide strategic direction and leadership to the global software engineering team, ensuring alignment with company goals and objectives. 
• Drive innovation and continuous improvement in software development practices, processes, and technologies.
• Oversee the planning, execution, and delivery of software engineering projects, working with both front-end and back-end development teams 
• Monitor reliability and performance of all internal systems and suggest opportunities for improvement and automation 
• Mentor and develop engineering managers and team members, fostering a culture of growth, innovation and collaboration. 
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including product management, marketing, and sales, to ensure software engineering efforts support business objectives. 
• Manage the engineering budget, including resource allocation and efficient cost controls. 
• Establish and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure the success of software engineering initiatives. 
• Identify and mitigate risks associated with software engineering projects and operations.

Skills, Knowledge & Expertise

• Bachelor's degree in Software Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field 10+ years of experience in software engineering leadership roles, with a proven track record of managing large teams and complex software projects with a bias towards action and fast, iterative delivery. 
• Strong technical background in software development, systems architecture, and emerging technologies. 
• Experience working with backend software (.NET or similar), modern frontend stacks (React or similar) and cloud-native architecture (AWS, Azure). 
• Experience deploying AI-based tools for development, QA and Testing. 
• Knowledge of Agile, DevOps and best practices in software engineering. 
• Servant-leader mindset with a passion for helping others succeed.