Hybrid Engineering Leader: Platform & Delivery

DLA Piper; Wilmington (DE); Hybrid; USD 168,478 - 272,949; Full time

Job summary

DLA Piper is seeking a Director of Engineering to lead the design, development, delivery, modernization, and ongoing support of enterprise technology solutions across the firm. This role partners with value stream leadership and stakeholders to improve productivity, client experience, and revenue growth.

The position requires a strong background in software engineering, architecture, and leadership, with responsibility for governance, budgets, and cross-functional collaboration.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in a tech field; 10+ years in software engineering or development.
• Minimum 5 years in senior leadership/management across multiple teams or portfolios.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership for engineering and application development teams across value streams.
• Set technical direction, architectural standards, and engineering practices for secure, scalable solutions.
• Lead engineering delivery, balance innovation with stability, and manage budgets and vendor relationships.
• Oversee governance, metrics, and reporting for platform health and delivery outcomes.

Skills

Enterprise architecture

Strategic planning

People leadership

Vendor management

Executive communication

Risk management

Security awareness

Operational excellence

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, or related field

Master's Degree in Technology, business, or management-related discipline

Job description

DLA Piper is seeking a Director of Engineering to lead the design, development, delivery, modernization, and ongoing support of enterprise technology solutions across the firm. This role partners with value stream leadership and stakeholders to improve productivity, client experience, and revenue growth.

The position requires a strong background in software engineering, architecture, and leadership, with responsibility for governance, budgets, and cross-functional collaboration.