Director of Software Engineering with Security Clearance

Eccalon, LLC; Hanover (MD); On-site; USD 170,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Eccalon, LLC in Hanover, MD seeks a Director of Software Engineering to lead multiple engineering teams in building scalable, secure software solutions. You will shape technical strategy, drive engineering excellence, and deliver innovative products in a fast-paced technology environment.

The role requires 10+ years in software engineering with 5+ years in leadership, strong cloud experience (AWS/Azure), and a proven track record in SaaS delivery.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.
• 10+ years of software engineering experience, including 5+ years in a leadership role.
• Proven experience leading engineering teams in a technical product or SaaS company.
• Excellent communication and cross-functional collaboration skills.
• Deep understanding of cloud-native architectures (AWS and Azure), microservices, and distributed systems.
• Experience with Agile, Scrum, or SAFe methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Define and execute the engineering roadmap in alignment with company goals and product strategy.
• Lead and mentor tech leads, software and QA engineers across multiple teams.
• Foster a high-performance culture focused on innovation, accountability, and continuous improvement.
• Establish clear goals, metrics, and accountability frameworks for engineering teams.
• Help guide architectural decisions and ensure adherence to modern software engineering principles.
• Champion best practices in software design, testing, deployment, and operations.
• Collaborate with leadership, design, and the Product Delivery Office to deliver high-quality software on time and within scope.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic planning

Cross-functional collaboration

Cloud architectures

Agile methodologies

Communication

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree

Tools

AWS

Azure

CI/CD

Job description

Director of Software Engineering

Location: Hanover, MD

Type: Full-time

Clearance: No Clearance Required

About Us Eccalon provides global solutions to the most challenging technological issues of the 21st-century, and our evolving portfolio spans five major markets: Machine Learning, Cybersecurity, Aerospace & Defense, Material Sciences, Advance Manufacturing, Sports Science, Biotechnology, and Health & Life Sciences. Visit our website here. Why Join Us? Eccalon's Executives foster a supportive work environment allowing our teams to thrive, and have a fierce dedication to innovation, security, and people. Our culture is built on inclusion, teamwork, trust, and we are committed to offering career advancement opportunities to all employees. Encouraging a healthy and balanced life, we offer an extensive benefits package to support the wellness of our employees and their families. You will be joining a team of innovators, working with cutting edge technologies, supporting mission critical projects, and making an impact.

Job Summary:

We are looking for a visionary and technically strong Director of Software Engineering to lead our engineering teams in building scalable, secure, and high-performance software solutions. This role is pivotal in shaping our technical strategy, driving engineering excellence, and delivering innovative products in a fast-paced, tech-driven environment.

Responsibilities:

• Leadership & Strategy
• Define and execute the engineering roadmap in alignment with company goals and product strategy, and technical leadership.
• Lead and mentor tech leads, software and QA engineers across multiple teams.
• Foster a high-performance culture focused on innovation, accountability, and continuous improvement.
• Establish clear goals, metrics, and accountability frameworks for engineering teams
• Technical Oversight
• Help guide architectural decisions and ensure adherence to modern software engineering principles.
• Champion best practices in software design, testing, deployment, and operations.
• Evaluate and implement new technologies to improve scalability, reliability, and developer productivity.
• Project & Product Delivery
• Collaborate with leadership, design, and the Product Delivery Office to deliver high-quality software on time and within scope.
• Strong command of SDLC best practices, agile methodologies, and application lifecycle management
• Ensure robust monitoring, alerting, and incident response practices are in place.
• Required Qualifications:
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
• 10+ years of software engineering experience, including 5+ years in a leadership role.
• Proven experience leading engineering teams in a technical product or SaaS company.
• Excellent communication and cross-functional collaboration skills
• Deep understanding of cloud-native architectures (AWS and Azure), microservices, and distributed systems.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to influence across departments.
• Experience with Agile, Scrum, or SAFe methodologies.
• Preferred Qualifications:
• Familiarity with security and compliance standards (e.g., FedRAMP, PCI, etc.)
• Background in AI/ML, data engineering, or platform engineering is a plus.
• Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy Eccalon provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.