Head of Software Engineering: AI, Microservices & Platforms

Performance Review Institute (PRI)

Washington (District of Columbia)

Hybrid

USD 170,000 - 260,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

Performance Review Institute (PRI) in Washington, DC seeks a Director of Engineering - Applications to lead the technology strategy, software engineering oversight, and release governance for key platforms. The role encompasses full stack applications, microservices, AI/NLP systems, and a hands‑on approach to drive quality and performance.

You will manage large, insourced and outsourced teams, partner with product management, solution architects, UX, and support to deliver scalable solutions

Qualifications

  • 10+ years of progressive software engineering experience with leadership experience.
  • Proven ability to lead large cross‑functional engineering teams.
  • Experience with microservices architectures and modern DevOps practices.
  • Strong communication, strategic thinking and budgeting skills.
  • Experience guiding architecture and roadmap in alignment with business goals.

Responsibilities

  • Provide overall guidance for the technology strategy and release governance.
  • Lead full‑stack teams, including microservices and AI/NLP initiatives.
  • Partner with product management, solution architects, UX, and operations.
  • Drive process improvements, risk mitigation, and platform performance.
  • Manage budgets and staffing for software engineering teams.

Skills

Leadership
Software architecture
Microservices
DevOps
Budget management
Team leadership

Education

Master's degree in engineering, CS or related

Job description

Performance Review Institute (PRI) in Washington, DC seeks a Director of Engineering - Applications to lead the technology strategy, software engineering oversight, and release governance for key platforms. The role encompasses full stack applications, microservices, AI/NLP systems, and a hands‑on approach to drive quality and performance.

You will manage large, insourced and outsourced teams, partner with product management, solution architects, UX, and support to deliver scalable solutions

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