Remote Director of Software Engineering — Delivery Leader

The Planet Group; Boston (MA); Remote; USD 150,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

A Boston-based technology firm is searching for a Director of Software Engineering to lead multiple teams in delivering complex software initiatives. The role requires a proven engineering leader who thrives in fast-paced environments, responsible for translating business priorities into structured plans. Preferred candidates will have over 5 years of experience, particularly in Java and AWS ecosystems. This position is remote, ideally seeking local candidates from the Boston area.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of engineering leadership experience at Director or Senior Manager level.
• Proven track record delivering software initiatives with predictable timelines.
• Experience working within insurance and managing vendor relationships.

Responsibilities

• Lead execution of engineering initiatives from planning to production release.
• Translate business objectives into actionable engineering roadmaps.
• Establish and manage delivery cadence across multiple teams.

Skills

Engineering leadership

Java-based application development

Agile methodologies

Vendor management

AWS cloud ecosystems

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science

Job description

A Boston-based technology firm is searching for a Director of Software Engineering to lead multiple teams in delivering complex software initiatives. The role requires a proven engineering leader who thrives in fast-paced environments, responsible for translating business priorities into structured plans. Preferred candidates will have over 5 years of experience, particularly in Java and AWS ecosystems. This position is remote, ideally seeking local candidates from the Boston area.