Director of Engineering - Modernisation & AI Transformation

Forsyth Barnes; Nebraska; On-site; USD 130,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established technology firm is seeking a Director of Engineering to lead the software engineering function and drive modernization initiatives. This role requires strong leadership in complex environments and a solid background in full-stack software engineering. The successful candidate will partner with business stakeholders to align technology initiatives with commercial priorities, improving core business processes through data-driven and automation-led approaches.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a senior engineering leadership role within complex or legacy environments.
• Strong background in software engineering, ideally with full stack exposure.
• Experience working with cloud based platforms and modern integration approaches.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a software engineering function, supporting team growth over time.
• Drive the modernisation of legacy technology platforms.
• Establish effective engineering practices and delivery frameworks.

Skills

Senior engineering leadership

Full stack software engineering

Cloud-based platforms

Modern integration approaches

Agile delivery

Front-end frameworks (React, Vue, Angular)

Job description

A well-established technology firm is seeking a Director of Engineering to lead the software engineering function and drive modernization initiatives. This role requires strong leadership in complex environments and a solid background in full-stack software engineering. The successful candidate will partner with business stakeholders to align technology initiatives with commercial priorities, improving core business processes through data-driven and automation-led approaches.