Director of Software Engineering

Overview

I have a brand new permanent position for a Director of Software Engineering. This role will fall in the enterprise security unit and will focus on infrastructure security. The role will be hybrid position, with a requirement to be onsite 1 week per month (3 weeks fully remote)

Key Skills

• 10+ years of experience designing and building large-scale applications using languages such as Python, Go, or Java


• Familiarity with CI/CD tools and infrastructure-as-code frameworks (e.g., Git, Jenkins, Terraform, AWS CDK)


• Hands-on experience deploying applications on container orchestration platforms like Kubernetes


• Exposure to cloud-native services (AWS preferred, or Azure/GCP equivalents), including IAM, messaging queues, and container services


• Proficiency in data technologies such as PostgreSQL, Oracle, AWS RDS, Athena, Parquet, and PyArrow


• Experience with data pipeline development and ETL/ELT workflows


• Strong background in automated testing using frameworks like JUnit, PyUnit, Karate, or Playwright


• Practical knowledge of DevOps practices and automation pipelines

Core Competencies

• Deep engineering expertise with a track record of building scalable, maintainable systems


• Experience in agile development environments and modern software delivery practices


• Strong understanding of software testing strategies and tools


• Ability to mentor and empower engineering teams to deliver high-impact solutions


• Strategic thinking with the ability to align technical decisions to business outcomes


• Excellent communication skills to influence stakeholders and articulate complex ideas clearly


• Analytical mindset with the ability to navigate ambiguity and make informed decisions


• Commitment to continuous learning and fostering a culture of technical excellence

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