Director, Software Development
<div style="text-align: center;"> <div style="text-align: left;"><strong> </strong></div> <div style="text-align: left;"> <div style="text-align: center;"><strong>Director of Software Development</strong></div> <div style="text-align: center;"><strong> </strong></div> <div style="text-align: left;"><strong>Summary of Position:</strong></div> </div> <div style="text-align: left;">Reporting to the VP of R&D, the Director of Software Engineering leads the technical execution for enterprise application development while building & nurturing high-performing engineering teams. This role combines tactical leadership with hands-on technical contribution, requiring 20% individual contributor work alongside mentoring their development team. The ideal candidate is passionate about modern AI-driven development practices, AI-driven productivity, and creating environments where engineers thrive through empathy, shared understanding, & continuous growth.</div> <div><strong> </strong></div> <div><strong> </strong></div> <div style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: normal;"><strong>Duties & Responsibilities:</strong></span></div> <div style="text-align: left;">• Design and evolve AI native, cloud first architectures for complex enterprise systems, balancing speed, correctness, security, and compliance<br>• Contribute production code and reviews in C#/.NET, React/TypeScript, and SQL Server, modeling AI assisted development practices<br>• Lead architecture, code, and specification reviews with a focus on decision quality over task throughput<br>• Establish and continuously refine CI/CD, automated testing, security scanning ensuring AI generated artifacts meet enterprise standards</div> <div style="text-align: left;">• Own and operationalize an AI first engineering model where AI generates specifications, tests, and code—and humans provide intent, judgment, and approval<br>• Champion AI native workflows (e.g., Claude Code, agent based development, intelligent testing, AI assisted code review) as default practice, not experimentation<br>• Ensure AI usage is safe, compliant, and production grade, especially in regulated healthcare environments<br>• Continuously evolve prompts, agent constraints, review patterns, and engineering standards to improve specification yield, decision latency, and quality outcomes</div> <div style="text-align: left;">• Foster a culture of empathy, shared understanding, & continuous learning through regular 1:1s, career development planning, effective communication, knowledge sharing & skills assessment<br>• Create growth pathways for junior developers, senior engineers, & emerging technical leaders<br>• Implement modern management practices including outcome-based goal setting.<br>• Build & scale development teams of 10+ developers + near or offshore contractors.</div> <div style="text-align: left;">• Owns branching, feature flags, and release cadence; drives changes through environments, presents at CAB, and coordinates with Infra/QA/Data/Security to ensure prompt delivery of value.<br>• Drive predictable delivery using flow and quality metrics (e.g., throughput, code quality, intent) rather than activity based measures <br>• Ensure board hygiene, visible ownership of decisions, and fast resolution of blockers across teams</div> <div style="text-align: left;">• Partner with QA, Product, & Infrastructure teams to ensure seamless delivery & operational excellence<br>• Advocate for engineering needs while maintaining business alignment<br>• Promote inclusive, innovative engineering culture that attracts & retains top talent</div> <div style="text-align: left;"> </div> <div style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: normal;"><strong>Minimum Qualifications:</strong></span></div> <div style="text-align: left;">• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Engineering, or a related field (required)<br>• 10+ years of software engineering experience, including 2+ years in engineering management or senior technical leadership<br>• Proven success delivering complex, enterprise‑scale applications in regulated environments (healthcare strongly preferred)<br>• Strong hands‑on full‑stack expertise with C#/.NET, React/TypeScript, and SQL Server<br>• Deep experience with Azure cloud services, containerization, CI/CD, and modern release practices<br>• AI‑native engineering leader with demonstrated experience embedding AI‑assisted specification, test generation, implementation, and code review into daily development workflows<br>• Ability to operationalize AI‑first or AI‑augmented development models, ensuring speed, quality, security, and compliance coexist<br>• Strong understanding of secure coding practices, OWASP standards, compliance, and governance in enterprise environments<br>• Proven ability to lead multiple concurrent initiatives while managing complex cross‑functional stakeholder relationships<br>• Effective people leader with a track record of mentoring, developing talent, and building high‑performing engineering teams<br>• High emotional intelligence, demonstrating empathy, active listening, conflict resolution, and trust‑based leadership<br>• Clear and confident communicator, able to translate complex technical and architectural concepts for both technical and executive audiences<br>• Execution‑oriented, hands‑on leader who balances strategic vision with personal technical contribution and delivery accountability<br>• Entrepreneurial, resilient mindset with the ability to navigate ambiguity, prioritize competing demands, and remain focused on outcomes<br>• Strong sense of ownership, integrity, and professionalism; trusted advisor to peers and senior leadership<br>• Commitment to continuous learning and staying current with AI‑driven development practices and emerging technologies<br>• Willingness to travel up to 15% for team collaboration, planning, or industry engagement</div> </div> <div> </div>
