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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Associate Director/Director of Software Engineering - **Company:** HACKAJOB LTD - **Location:** United States (Remote available) - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), Agile Methodology, Artificial Intelligence, Amazon Web Services, Confluence, JIRA, Bash Shell, BigQuery, Databases, Continuous Integration, DevOps, Identity and Access Management, Python (Programming Language), PostgreSQL, MySQL, Cisco Nexus Switches, Scrum Methodology, Ansible, Software Engineering, PL-SQL, SQL Databases, Google Cloud, ReactJS, Spring-boot, Build Management, AngularJS, Kubernetes, Apache Kafka, Api Design, Terraform, Docker, Service Stack, Jenkins, Microservices - **Published:** August 5, 2026 - **Apply:** https://arc.dev/remote-jobs/j/redirect/p9zovnonvh ## About the Role * Strong backend engineering experience with Java, Spring Boot and SQL/PL/SQL.Front-end experience with React and/or Angular (micro front-end experience desirable) * Microservice Architecture & development with SOLID design principles.Scripting capability in Bash/Shell and Python for automation and operational tasks. * Strong experience with public cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Google Cloud Platform, AliCloud). * Strong database experience (e.g., PostgreSQL, MySQL, BigQuery) with excellent SQL/PLSQL skills.Containerisation and orchestration experience (Docker, Kubernetes/GKE) * Security (IAM, roles, service accounts, entitlements, code & container scanning)CI/CD Pipelines.DevOps practices & principlesExposure to tools such as Terraform, Jenkins, Ansible, Nexus etc.Experience with Kafka and Event messaging technologies.Strong architecture and design skills. * Agile development principles & tools (Scrum, Jira, Confluence)Exposure to service management and production support practices (e.g., incident/change/problem management).. * Awareness of Agentic/AI-assisted engineering practicesAbility to work in a large IT project with development experience in a Banking and/or Financial Crime Risk project.Willingness to adapt and learn new technologies.Willingness to take ownership of tasks. * Strong collaboration skills and experience working effectively in diverse, global teams.Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to work independently and as part of a team. ## Description * Provide technical direction to ensure application build work aligns with our future-state architecture and technology stack * Lead the evolution of our technology products from an internally hosted monolithic application landscape to a cloud-hosted, API-driven, micro-service, micro-front-end suite of applications * Provide technical leadership throughout the technology delivery lifecycle, identifying and shaping technology solutions to meet customer needs and move us towards our future-state architecture * Coach, manage and mentor technical resources across multiple development pods (teams), enhancing their technical capability * Provide guidance and support adopting DevOps principles: CI/CD pipelines, automation, and fostering a culture of continuous improvement * Keep technology expertise up to date in order to influence direction on tooling, technologies and security * Working closely with Agile leads, Product Owner, Technical Leads, Data analysts, QA engineers, and Business Analysts throughout the project lifecycle. * Performing & Leading Deployments to various environments using DevOps tools /CICD Pipelines.Technical Leadership skills to guide & mentor junior developers ## Related Videos - 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