Director of Software Development

Sapiens; Rochelle Park (NJ); Remote; USD 148,000 - 222,000; Full time

Job summary

Sapiens is seeking a Director of Software Development to lead multi-product software initiatives and drive the product vision remotely. The role bridges business leaders, development teams, IT, customers, and pre-sales to deliver secure, scalable solutions.

You will own product strategy, guide R&D, and provide hands-on technical leadership across .NET-based products, ensuring SSDLC and agile practices are applied across teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in CS, Engineering or related field.
• Experience leading product vision and cross-functional teams.
• Strong C# and .NET architecture background.

Responsibilities

• Drive product vision and align with business goals.
• Lead R&D for secure, scalable software solutions.
• Oversee engineering, QA, and security teams.
• Provide hands-on technical leadership for .NET/C# apps.
• Manage SaaS environments, SSDLC, and compliance.
• Promote Agile delivery and continuous improvement.
• Support pre-sales and customer interactions as needed.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to deliver business value.

Skills

Product leadership

Cross-functional teams

C# development

.NET architecture

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS, Engineering or related field

Job description

Director of Software Development

Title: Director of Software Development

Location: Remote

Position Summary

The Director of Software Development is a key leadership role responsible for driving product vision, leading research and development initiatives, and ensuring that software products meet business, customer, security, and operational needs. This role serves as a bridge between business leaders, development teams, IT, customers, pre-sales teams, and SaaS operations, providing both strategic direction and hands‑on technical leadership across multiple products. The position requires strong product ownership, deep software development expertise, and the ability to lead cross-functional teams across business analysis, development, quality assurance, security, and operations. The role also provides architecture leadership for .NET-based products, participates in customer‑facing and pre‑sales activities, supports R&D responses, and helps guide the ongoing evolution of secure, agile, and efficient development practices.

Responsibilities

• Work with business leaders to drive product vision and align product direction with organizational goals, customer needs, and market opportunities.
• Define product strategy aligned with business goals, customer needs, and market opportunities.
• Lead product R&D, ensuring secure, scalable, and innovative solutions.
• Oversee engineering, business analysis, and QA teams, driving best practices and delivery excellence.
• Provide technical leadership for .NET/C# products, including architecture guidance and hands‑on support when needed.
• Manage SaaS environments, security, compliance, and the Secure Software Development Lifecycle (SSDLC).
• Champion Agile delivery and continuous improvement across teams.
• Support pre‑sales, RFPs, customer presentations, and complex technical issue resolution.
• Partner with stakeholders to deliver business value and practical technology solutions.
• Foster strong cross‑functional relationships and communication with technical and business audiences.
• Lead teams through change, manage competing priorities, and deliver high‑quality results.
• Perform other duties as assigned. Perform other duties as requested.

Requirements

• Bachelors degree in CS, Engineering, or related field
• Experience leading product vision, software development initiatives, and cross‑functional technology teams.
• Strong background in C#, .NET architecture, software development practices, and technical leadership.
• Experience with SaaS product environments, secure software development practices, agile delivery, customer support, and pre‑sales or RFP activities.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively with business leaders, technical teams, customers, vendors, and senior management.
• Strong analytical, problem‑solving, and decision‑making abilities.
• Ability to anticipate challenges, work independently, and solve problems with cross‑functional teams.

At Sapiens, we are dedicated to building a diverse, equitable, and inclusive work environment. We believe that diverse perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences make us stronger and more innovative. We are committed to creating a culture where every individual is valued and can thrive regardless of their race, ethnicity, gender, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, disability, or any other characteristic.

Sapiens is an E-Verified & Equal Opportunity / Aff

Salary range

• 147,840 - 221,760 USD Monthly 14