Director-Software Engineering

• Provide strategic leadership and direction to the software development team, fostering a culture of innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
• Develop and implement a robust software development strategy aligned with the company's objectives and long-term vision.
• Collaborate with product management to define software requirements, scope, and priorities, ensuring alignment with business goals.
• Lead and guide the software development team in creating technical design specifications, architecture, and development plans for complex software projects.
• Ensure adherence to industry best practices, coding standards, and software development methodologies to deliver high-quality and scalable software solutions.
• Monitor and analyze software development metrics and key performance indicators (KPIs) to track team productivity, efficiency, and code quality.
• Manage the software development budget and resource allocation, optimizing resource utilization and capacity planning.
• Foster a culture of learning and development within the team, providing team members with coaching, mentoring, and professional growth opportunities.
• Identify and mitigate potential risks and challenges in software development projects, developing contingency plans as needed.
• Collaborate with other stakeholders to establish and maintain effective communication channels and project status updates.
• Stay current with industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices to drive continuous improvement and innovation in software development processes.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with external partners, vendors, and third-party providers to enhance software development capabilities and delivery.

• Hold a bachelor's or master's degree in computer science, software engineering, or a related field; advanced degree preferred.
• Bring over 7 years of proven experience in senior leadership roles within software development or software engineering.
• Demonstrate a track record of successfully delivering complex software projects and products on time and within budget.
• Possess extensive experience in software development methodologies, including Agile, Scrum, or Kanban, and transitioning teams to these methodologies.
• Exhibit strong technical expertise in software architecture, design patterns, and modern development languages/frameworks.
• Showcase proficiency in handling large data volumes, utilizing data processing tools, and working with Big Data platforms.

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