Director of Product Development

Volaris Group; San Antonio (TX); Remote; 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. In this pivotal role, you will cultivate a high-performance culture, drive engineering excellence, and align technical efforts with business objectives. Your expertise in building and mentoring top-tier talent will be crucial as you champion innovation and strategic growth. If you thrive in dynamic environments and are passionate about transforming complex challenges into game-changing solutions, this opportunity is your chance to make a significant impact in a forward-thinking company. Join us and help shape the future of technology!

Benefits

Flexible work hours

Inclusive culture

Growth opportunities

Remote work options

Qualifications

• 5+ years leading development teams and enterprise-grade SaaS product development.
• Strong experience with Java/Spring Boot and cloud infrastructure.

Responsibilities

• Cultivate a high-performance culture and drive engineering excellence.
• Align engineering efforts with business goals and mentor top-tier talent.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic Thinking

Problem-Solving

Collaboration

Talent Development

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Java

Spring Boot

REST APIs

AWS

Azure

PostgreSQL

MySQL

CI/CD pipelines

Git

Docker

Kubernetes

React

Angular

Job description

Job Summary:

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

Location: San Antonio, Remote

Lead. Innovate. Inspire.

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:

1. Cultivating a High-Performance Culture – You lead by example, fostering an environment where innovation, collaboration, and ownership thrive.
2. Driving Engineering Excellence – You balance speed with quality, ensuring our technology scales efficiently while staying ahead of industry trends.
3. Aligning Engineering with Business Goals – You have a sharp business mindset and ensure engineering efforts directly impact company growth and customer success.
4. Building & Growing Teams – You attract, mentor, and retain top-tier engineering talent, making sure every team member grows with the company.
5. 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:

1. A Visionary – You see beyond the now and can build technology strategies that fuel future growth.
2. A Talent Magnet – You have a knack for recognizing and nurturing exceptional talent, making people excited to follow your lead.
3. A Master of Balance – You know when to be hands-on, when to delegate, and how to create autonomy without losing alignment.
4. A Natural Collaborator – You break silos, partner with product and business leaders, and turn cross-functional challenges into seamless execution.
5. 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 empower our customers and make 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!

Worker Type:

Regular

Number of Openings Available: 1