Director, Software Engineering

We are seeking a collaborative, hands-on Director, Software Engineering to lead delivery within our Property Intelligence segment. You will guide a distributed team responsible for mission-critical, client-facing applications. The ideal candidate is passionate about using AI to automate operations and reduce lead times, while serving as the vital hub for cross-functional execution to ensure delivery targets are met seamlessly., * Provide hands-on technical guidance and architectural oversight, specifically utilizing Java, Google Cloud Platform (GCP), and data engineering principles.

• Leverage AI and automation to streamline workflows, optimise processes, and accelerate delivery times.
• Drive on-time delivery by collaborating with matrixed departments and proactively resolving risks and roadblocks.
• Mentor a distributed engineering team, both for career growth and to nurture Cotality's values and innovative culture, while establishing highly efficient operations and communication with offshore resources.
• Oversee financial administration for your team, including managing budgets, negotiating vendor Statements of Work (SOWs), and approving monthly invoices.
• Define and track performance metrics and SLAs to ensure high system reliability and continuous improvement.
• Maintain strict adherence to Cotality's standards and best practices.

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent professional experience.
• 5+ years in a leadership role driving software engineering delivery for mission-critical, client-facing applications.
• Expert-level experience with event-driven microservice architecture and API-First Development principles.
• Demonstrable hands-on technical expertise in Java/Spring Boot Framework software engineering (preferably utilizing micro-frontend and microservices architectures), alongside Google Cloud Platform (GCP) and modern Data Engineering practices.
• Proven success navigating matrixed organizations to drive delivery, mitigate risks, and resolve issues.
• Strong experience managing distributed teams and operationalising communication with offshore resources.
• Experience managing vendor relationships, negotiating SOWs, approving monthly invoices, and managing team budgets.

• Time off: Generous PTO and 11 paid holidays, plus well-being and volunteer time off.
• Family Support: Up to 16 weeks of fully paid parental leave and a baby stipend.
• Health: Multiple medical plan options with mental health and wellness support offerings.
• Retirement: 401(k) with company match and vesting after one year.
• Financial Perks: $400 annual well-being stipend and tuition assistance up to $5,250.
• Extras: Recognition Rewards, Referral bonuses, exclusive discounts and more!

Equal Opportunity Employment

At Cotality, we are driven by a single mission-to make the property industry faster, smarter, and more people-centric. Cotality is the trusted source for property intelligence, with unmatched precision, depth, breadth, and insights across the entire ecosystem. Our talented team of 5,000 employees globally uses our network, scale, connectivity and technology to drive the largest asset class in the world. Join us as we work toward our vision of fueling a thriving global property ecosystem and a more resilient society. Cotality is committed to cultivating a diverse and inclusive work culture that inspires innovation and bold thinking. It's a place where you can collaborate, feel valued, develop skills and directly impact the real estate economy. We know our people are our greatest asset. By putting clients first and continuously innovating, we are working together to set the pace for unlocking new possibilities that better serve the property industry.