Director of Software Engineering

Genesis10; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); Remote; USD 180,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative firm is seeking a Director of Software Engineering to lead their team in creating groundbreaking products. This remote position offers the opportunity to shape the future of technology in a healthcare-focused environment. You will be at the forefront of developing strategic initiatives while ensuring a culture of collaboration and excellence. Your leadership will guide junior engineers, enhance their skills, and drive the team towards achieving business goals. Join a dynamic organization that values diversity and fosters career growth, and make a significant impact in the software engineering landscape.

Benefits

Health Coverage

401K

Diversity and Career Growth Opportunities

Qualifications

• 5+ years in a team lead or director role, with over 10 years of development experience.
• Experience building SaaS/cloud solutions and modern application architectures.

Responsibilities

• Develop and deploy a new release strategy to improve delivery speed.
• Collaborate with product and technical teams to plan cloud-native products.
• Recruit, interview, hire, and onboard new engineers.

Skills

Communication Skills

Leadership Development

Software Development Principles

Object-Oriented Design

Cloud Architectures

REST APIs

Agile Methodologies

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science

Tools

C#

JavaScript

React

Angular

Azure

AWS

Job description

Genesis10 is seeking a Director of Software Engineering with our client located in Englewood Cliffs, NJ. This is a remote, direct hire W2 position. Healthcare / FDA regulated industry experience required. Salary range is $180-200k.

Job Description:

We are looking for an experienced and highly talented Director of Software Engineering to join our team to design the client's next generation of products. The ideal candidate will lead and scale our engineering team as we build innovative products.

Responsibilities:

1. Develop and deploy a new release strategy to improve delivery speed without compromising quality.
2. Create career development plans for junior engineers to enhance skills and promote growth.
3. Collaborate with product, technical, and client teams to gather requirements and plan cloud-native products.
4. Allocate team resources effectively for major refactors of legacy systems.
5. Evaluate team members for role fit, process engagement, and career development.
6. Align engineering resources with business goals through strategic planning.
7. Set and communicate realistic delivery timelines.
8. Communicate technical and product strategies to stakeholders and customers.
9. Cultivate a culture of collaboration, excellence, and continuous improvement.
10. Ensure engineers have the necessary tools and resources.
11. Manage infrastructure costs and software capital appropriately.
12. Lead by example, contributing to development and deployment as needed.
13. Recruit, interview, hire, and onboard new engineers.
14. Conduct performance reviews and manage compensation and merit increases.

Requirements:

• Excellent communication skills across all levels.
• Proficiency in handling complex business and technical challenges.
• Commitment to leadership development.
• Expertise in modern software development principles (SOLID, DevOps, Agile, CI/CD, DDD).
• Proficiency in object-oriented design, databases, REST APIs, distributed systems, messaging, containerization, and cloud architectures (Azure, AWS).
• Ability to develop in C#, JavaScript, and frameworks like React or Angular.

Education & Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Science, or related field.
• Experience building SaaS/cloud solutions.
• At least 5 years in a team lead or director role, with over 10 years of development experience.
• Experience with modern application architectures and technologies, including languages, databases, APIs, front-end frameworks, and messaging systems.
• Experience with Agile methodologies such as Scrum and Kanban.

Genesis10 offers contract and permanent roles with comprehensive benefits, including health coverage, 401K, and more. Recognized as a top staffing firm, Genesis10 values diversity and career growth. For more information, visit our website.

Genesis10 is an Equal Opportunity Employer, considering candidates without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.