Director of Product Development

Volaris Group Inc.; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a visionary Director of Product Development to lead and inspire engineering teams. This role is pivotal in cultivating a high-performance culture, driving engineering excellence, and aligning technical efforts with business objectives. The ideal candidate will attract and mentor top-tier talent, champion innovation, and balance strategic thinking with hands-on leadership. If you are passionate about transforming complex challenges into impactful solutions and thrive in dynamic environments, this opportunity is for you. Join a forward-thinking company that values innovation and collaboration, and help shape the future of technology.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience leading dynamic development teams.
• Experience with Java/Spring Boot-based applications and REST APIs.

Responsibilities

• Lead and inspire engineering teams to foster a high-performance culture.
• Align engineering efforts with business goals to drive company growth.

Skills

Java

Spring Boot

REST APIs

Cloud Infrastructure (AWS/Azure)

Data Modeling

CI/CD Pipelines

Agile Delivery Practices

Containerization (Docker, Kubernetes)

Front-end Technologies (React, Angular)

Tools

Git

Job description

The Director of Product Development at AssetWorks, Inc. is a visionary leader responsible for driving the company's mission forward by leading and inspiring engineering teams. This role involves fostering a high-performance culture, ensuring engineering excellence, and aligning engineering efforts with business goals. The Director will also attract and mentor top-tier talent, champion innovation, and balance strategic thinking with hands-on leadership

Job Description :

Director of Product Development

At AssetWorks, Inc. , we believe technology has the power to transform businesses and we're looking for a visionary engineering leader to help drive our mission forward. If you thrive in dynamic environments, love building high-performing teams, and can turn complex challenges into game-changing solutions, we want to talk to you.

What You'll Be Doing

As our Director of Product Development , you'll be the strategic and cultural backbone of our engineering teams. You won't just manage projects; you'll inspire people to build their best work. Here's how :

• Cultivating a High-Performance Culture - You lead by example, fostering an environment where innovation, collaboration, and ownership thrive.
• Driving Engineering Excellence - You balance speed with quality, ensuring our technology scales efficiently while staying ahead of industry trends.
• Aligning Engineering with Business Goals - You have a sharp business mindset and ensure engineering efforts directly impact company growth and customer success.
• Building & Growing Teams - You attract, mentor, and retain top-tier engineering talent, making sure every team member grows with the company.
• Championing Innovation - You encourage creative problem-solving, making bold yet calculated decisions that keep us ahead of the competition.

Who You Are

We're looking for a leader with the right mindset and instincts :

A Visionary - You see beyond the now and can build technology strategies that fuel future growth.

A Talent Magnet - You have a knack for recognizing and nurturing exceptional talent, making people excited to follow your lead.

A Master of Balance - You know when to be hands-on, when to delegate, and how to create autonomy without losing alignment.

A Natural Collaborator - You break silos, partner with product and business leaders, and turn cross-functional challenges into seamless execution.

A Passionate Problem-Solver - No roadblock is too big. You love untangling complexity and finding smart, scalable solutions.

• You've led enterprise-grade SaaS product development and understand the intricacies of B2B customer needs.
• You can break down complex technical concepts and connect them to real-world value.
• You have experience leading buy vs. build decisions.
• You have experience building products on a Java technology stack and understand the trade-offs in system design, scalability, and performance.
• You thrive in environments with multi-tenant architectures, APIs, and secure data pipelines .
• You balance strategic thinking with a hands-on approach , and you love making decisions that move the needle.
• You lead with empathy, clarity, and a passion for continuous improvement.

Technical Requirements

While your superpower is in development leadership, you bring a strong understanding of the technical environment, including :

• 5 years of experience of building and leading dynamic development teams
• 5+ years of experience working with Java / Spring Boot-based applications
• 5+ years of experience with REST APIs, and cloud infrastructure (preferably AWS or Azure)
• 8+ years of experience understanding of relational databases (e.g., PostgreSQL, MySQL) and data modeling best practices
• Experience with CI / CD pipelines, version control systems (e.g., Git), and agile delivery practices
• Comfort collaborating with technical teams on scalability, performance, and integration challenges
• Familiarity with containerization (Docker, Kubernetes) and front-end technologies like React or Angular

Why Join AssetWorks?

A Mission That Matters - We build solutions that empowers our customers and makes a real impact.

A People-First Culture - We invest in our teams, offer flexibility, and foster an inclusive, growth-oriented environment.

A Place to Innovate - We have years of experience launching successful new products with a leadership team that supports bold ideas.

If this sounds like you, let's talk. Bring your leadership, vision, and passion and let's build something amazing together.

Apply today!

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