Director of Software Development

Investors Title Insurance Company; Morrisville (NC); Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits

Career development

Work-life balance

Job summary

Investors Title Insurance Company in Morrisville, NC, is seeking a Director of Software Development to lead multiple engineering teams and shape how technology supports the business.

This role balances strategic thinking with hands-on execution, guiding delivery, mentoring managers, and advancing modern practices, including AI-enabled development and observability, across the organization.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in CS, Engineering or related field.
• 12+ years in software development and engineering leadership.
• Proven success leading multiple teams delivering enterprise software.
• Strong knowledge of CI/CD, security, and code quality.
• Experience with AI-assisted development tools.
• Excellent communication across technical and business teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead delivery across multiple engineering teams with high-quality outcomes.
• Partner with engineering leaders to align priorities and drive shared goals.
• Mentor and develop engineering managers and team members.
• Collaborate with business stakeholders to align technology solutions with organizational needs.
• Advance modern development practices, including CI/CD, testing, and observability.
• Support and guide the responsible use of AI tools across the software development lifecycle.
• Contribute to planning, resource allocation, and continuous improvement efforts across teams.

Skills

Leadership

Software architecture

AI-assisted development

Communication

Mentoring

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

CI/CD tools

AI-assisted development tools

Job description

Director of Software Development
Investors Title Insurance Company
Morrisville, NC (hybrid)

Join Investors Title as a Director of Software Development and play a key leadership role in advancing how technology supports the business. This position is ideal for a seasoned leader who can balance strategic thinking with hands‑on execution—guiding multiple engineering teams while helping evolve development practices, including the thoughtful adoption of AI and emerging technologies. You’ll collaborate with other engineering leaders to drive delivery, strengthen team capabilities, and continuously improve how software is built across the organization.

Why You'll Love This Role:

• Serve as a senior leader within a broader engineering leadership team
• Help shape the future of software development, including AI-enabled practices
• Influence both technical direction and business outcomes in a meaningful way
• Build and develop strong, high-performing teams in a collaborative environment
• Contribute to a culture focused on innovation, accountability, and continuous improvement

What You'll Do:

• Lead delivery across multiple engineering teams, ensuring consistent execution and high-quality outcomes
• Partner closely with other engineering leaders to align priorities and drive shared goals
• Mentor and develop engineering managers and team members, strengthening overall team capability
• Collaborate with business stakeholders to align technology solutions with organizational needs
• Advance modern development practices, including CI/CD, testing, and observability
• Support and guide the responsible use of AI tools across the software development lifecycle
• Contribute to planning, resource allocation, and continuous improvement efforts across teams

What We're Looking For:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent experience)
• 12+ years of progressive experience in software development and engineering leadership
• Proven success leading multiple teams and delivering complex, enterprise‑level software solutions
• Strong understanding of modern engineering practices, including CI/CD, security, and code quality
• Experience with AI‑assisted development tools and a clear perspective on their effective use
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to collaborate across technical and business teams
• Demonstrated ability to build, develop, and retain high-performing teams
• Strong problem‑solving mindset with a focus on continuous improvement and business impact

Recognized as an industry leader, Investors Title Insurance Company provides residential and commercial title insurance and innovative business solutions for our partners. The company’s financial strength is consistently recognized by rating agencies such as A.M. Best as being among the highest rated in the industry. Working at Investors Title, you will find a dynamic and supportive culture, excellent training and development, a variety of career paths, work/life balance, and exceptional benefits.

The Company is an equal opportunity employer. As such, the Company offers equal employment opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status and other protected class characteristics.