Director, IT Software Engineer

The Director, IT & Software Engineering is a strategic and hands-on technology leader responsible for overseeing the organization’s software engineering, technology infrastructure, applications, integrations, and IT initiatives. This position will provide leadership across the full technology lifecycle-from architecture and development through implementation, support, security, and continuous improvement.

The Director will partner closely with executive leadership and business stakeholders to understand organizational needs and translate them into scalable, secure, and effective technology solutions. This role requires a leader who can operate strategically while remaining technically engaged and capable of working directly with vendors and business teams., * Own projects end-to-end: design, development, deployment, and ongoing support

• Build and maintain backend systems and APIs
• Integrate with third-party platforms and external services
• Develop automation workflows to streamline internal processes
• Collaborate with stakeholders to translate business needs into technical solutions
• Manage and prioritize multiple concurrent initiatives in a fast-paced environment
• Contribute to system architecture and technical decision-making

The ideal candidate brings strong software engineering experience, IT leadership capabilities, sound business judgment, and the ability to lead technology initiatives in a growing and evolving organization., * Strong backend engineering experience (preferably in Python)

• Experience working with AWS (S3, Lambda, API Gateway, etc.)
• Solid understanding of REST APIs and system integrations
• Experience with automation, scripting, and process optimization
• Ability to manage multiple projects and deliver independently
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail, * AWS Certification (e.g., Cloud Practitioner or higher)
• Experience with infrastructure as code (e.g., CDK)
• Familiarity with event-driven architectures and serverless systems
• Experience working in a startup or small team environment
• Exposure to data pipelines, ETL workflows, or AI/ML integrations
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines
• Knowledge of containerization (Docker, ECS, Kubernetes)
• Frontend or full-stack capabilities
• Experience integrating with SaaS platforms (e.g., Salesforce, Stripe, NetSuite, etc.)

Pet insurance, Health insurance, 401(k) matching, Paid time off, Vision insurance, Dental insurance, Life insurance, Disability insurance Full-time Remote in United States, Join our team and enjoy a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your well-being and peace of mind. We offer a range of benefits including medical, dental, and vision coverage for you and your family. Additionally, we offer voluntary life insurance options for you, your spouse, and your children. We also offer other voluntary benefits which include hospital indemnity, critical illness, accident indemnity, and pet insurance plans. Employees receive basic life insurance, short-term disability, and long-term disability coverage at no cost. Our generous paid time off policy ensures you have time to relax and recharge, while our 401k plan with a company match helps you plan for your future. Apple equipment and a media stipend are provided for remote workspace.