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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Sr. Director, Software Engineering (Deployed Enterprise SW) - **Company:** Innovation Associates - **Location:** United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $164,618.0 - $252,415.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Software Quality, Databases, Regression Testing, Release Management, Software Engineering, Enterprise Software Applications, Reliability of Systems, Generative AI, Git Flow - **Published:** May 19, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=81824caaeb343302 ## About the Role * 12+ years in software engineering, including senior leadership roles. * Proven experience leading enterprise software teams delivering customer-deployed, on-prem, or hybrid solutions. * Demonstrated success re-tooling engineering organizations, including: + Improving code quality and architectural discipline + Introducing structured release, branching, and testing practices * Deep understanding of enterprise software lifecycle challenges: + Patching, upgrades, long-term support, and customer-specific configurations * Strong engineering judgment - knows when to build it "right" vs. "right now." * Excellent communication skills across engineering, product, and executive stakeholders. Even better if you have: * Experience in healthcare technology, especially in large-scale medication fulfillment and dispensing environments. * Hands-on experience with Generative AI coding solutions to streamline development workflows, automate repetitive tasks, and enhance team productivity. * Department of Defense (DoD) IT or FDA experience with strong understanding of security, compliance, and operational requirements in regulated settings. * Experience integrating with hardware or third-party devices. * Proven record of re-tooling engineering processes and culture. * Comfortable operating in environments with legacy code, customer constraints, and real-world tradeoffs. Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. Employer will not sponsor applicants for work visas. ## Description The Sr. Director of Software Engineering leads the engineering strategy and transformation of NEXiA On-Premise program, overseeing $2M+ annual budgets, multiple development teams (including development partners), and delivering deployed solutions across different customer segments. This leader has previously re-tooled engineering organizations, improving code quality, reliability, and delivery predictability, while keeping the business moving. This is an execution-heavy leadership role. The initial focus is on team effectiveness, delivery discipline, and operational stability., * Owns the engineering strategy and execution for customer-deployed, multitenant architectures (client/server or application/database) across enterprise customers. * Establishes and enforces enterprise-level engineering practices, including: + Resilient coding standards + Defensive programming and fault isolation + Backward compatibility + Upgrade-safe design * Leads release management for on-prem and customer-site deployments, including: + Branching strategies, patch releases, hotfixes, and long-lived customer versions + Regression testing and release validation across multiple customer configurations * Ensures high-quality integration with third-party devices and external systems (version compatibility, failure recovery). * Partners with Product, Quality, and Commercial leaders to align technical strategy with business outcomes, ensuring engineering investments support growth, compliance, and customer value. * Recruits, mentors, and develops engineering leaders (managers and senior ICs). Generative AI & Automation Leadership * Champions the adoption of generative AI across engineering and quality functions. * Focuses on measurable improvements in: + Developer productivity + Testing effectiveness + Defect prevention + Operational efficiency * Prioritizes real-world impact over experimentation or buzzwords. Team Building & Leadership * Builds and mentors high-performing, globally distributed engineering teams. * Establishes clear leadership structures, predictable delivery models, and a culture of innovation and accountability. * Develops leadership depth and succession plans to reduce single points of failure. Operational Excellence & System Reliability * Oversees the deployment and management of complex, high-availability systems to ensure reliability and performance at scale. Executive Collaboration * Works effectively with C-level executives and executive-level customers, translating technical strategy into business impact and fostering trusted relationships at senior levels. Strategic Planning & Execution * Develops and executes multi-year technology roadmaps. * Identifies and sequences modernization efforts that reduce risk without stalling delivery. * Monitors industry trends and emerging technologies to inform strategic decisions. ## Related Videos - [The Future of Developer Experience with GenAI: Driving Engineering Excellence](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1107-the-future-of-developer-experience-with-genai-driving-engineering-excellence) - [Your imaginations is (no longer) the limit: how Generative AI empowers people to be creative](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/741-your-imaginations-is-no-longer-the-limit-how-generative-ai-empowers-people-to-be-creative) - [Kubernetes and Microservices with Multi-Model Databases](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/382-kubernetes-and-microservices-with-multi-model-databases) - [Git for Code Reviews](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/429-git-for-code-reviews) - [Hiring AI Native Talents](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100268-hiring-ai-native-talents) - [The shadows that follow the AI generative models](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/624-the-shadows-that-follow-the-ai-generative-models) ## Related Articles - [Highest Paying Tech Companies for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/220-highest-paying-tech-companies-for-developers) - [Now is the time for industrialized software development](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/601-now-is-the-time-for-industrialized-software-development) - [Is Software Engineering Over-Saturated?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/418-is-software-engineering-over-saturated) - [How to Answer the Interview Question: “Why Do You Want to Be a Software Engineer?”](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/392-how-to-answer-the-interview-question-why-do-you-want-to-be-a-software-engineer) - [Navigating the AI Shift](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/629-navigating-the-ai-shift) - [Fully Remote Software Engineer Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/447-fully-remote-software-engineer-jobs)