Director of Information Technology

We are seeking a highly skilled Director of IT & Systems Development who will play a dual role as both a technical leader and a hands-on contributor. This position requires an individual who can drive strategy while actively engaging in design, development, and troubleshooting alongside engineering teams. You will partner closely with executive leadership and cross-functional teams to deliver scalable, high-quality technology solutions aligned with business objectives., Technical Leadership & Hands-On Development

• Actively contribute to system design, architecture, and hands-on development (C#, SQL Server, AWS) as needed.
• Partner with engineering teams to build, enhance, and maintain applications, stepping in directly on complex development efforts.
• Lead by example through code reviews, debugging, and implementation of best practices.

Strategic & Operational Leadership

• Define and execute IT strategy across infrastructure, systems, and application development while remaining close to technical execution.
• Ensure alignment of architecture, development standards, and business goals.

Operational Oversight

• Oversee IT operations including infrastructure, enterprise applications, and system performance.
• Support continuous improvement across development workflows, deployment processes, and system reliability.

Team Leadership & Development

• Recruit, mentor, and lead high-performing engineers while maintaining technical credibility through direct contribution.
• Provide hands-on guidance to developers and foster a culture of accountability and engineering excellence.

Project & Stakeholder Collaboration

• Work closely with business and technical stakeholders to define requirements and deliver solutions on time.
• Balance strategic initiatives with tactical execution and problem-solving.

Security & Reliability

• Implement and enforce security best practices across infrastructure and applications.
• Ensure system reliability through proactive monitoring, performance tuning, and direct involvement in issue resolution.

Financial & Vendor Management

• Manage IT budgets and oversee third-party vendors while ensuring technical quality and delivery standards.

Professional Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, IT, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
• 10+ years of IT experience, including 5+ years in leadership roles.
• Strong expectation of continued hands-on technical involvement in development and system design.
• 10+ years of C#/.NET development experience.
• 10+ years of experience with MS SQL Server, database design, and performance tuning.
• Experience managing and working within AWS environments and multi-account architectures.

Technical & Leadership Competencies

• Hands-On Expertise: Ability and willingness to actively code, troubleshoot, and support engineering teams in real-time.
• Architecture & Infrastructure: Strong understanding of cloud platforms, networking, and systems design.
• SDLC & Engineering Practices: Deep knowledge of software development lifecycle, CI/CD, testing, and quality practices.
• Execution Focus: Ability to move between strategic planning and direct technical execution without losing momentum.
• Communication: Strong ability to translate complex technical concepts into business terms.
• Leadership Style: Player-coach mentality with a focus on collaboration, accountability, and delivery.
• Tooling: Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and standard development/project tools.