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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Director of Cloud Software Engineering - **Company:** ACM LLC - **Location:** Rochester, NY, United States (Remote available) - **Experience:** Experienced - **Salary:** $165,000.0 - $195,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Agile Methodology, Amazon Web Services, Computing Platforms, Microsoft Azure, Cloud Computing, Cloud Computing Security, Cloud Engineering, Code Review, Cyber Security, Information Systems, Continuous Delivery, Continuous Integration, Information Engineering, DevOps, Programming Tools, Distributed Systems, Fault Tolerance, Github, Integrated Development Environments, Internet Security, Python (Programming Language), PostgreSQL, Microsoft Software, Microsoft SQL Server, Node.Js, Scrum Methodology, Software Architecture, Software Maintenance, Reliability Engineering, Azure Active Directory, Requirements Management, Server Administration, Software Engineering, System Testing, Private Cloud Environment, Scripting, Spring Cloud, ReactJS, System Availability, HybridCloud, Cloudformation, Containerization, Kubernetes, Information Technology, Api Design, Software Coding, Restful APIs, Terraform, Serverless Computing, Legacy Systems, Microservices - **Published:** September 4, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.careerbuilder.com/job-details/director-of-cloud-software-engineering-new-york-ny--b9b94999-ca81-4082-929a-fee6e4147708 ## About the Role * Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Technology, or related field. * 10 years of cloud software engineering experience. * 4+ years leadership of cloud software development and related teams. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS * Excellent communication, leadership, and organizational skills. * Experience in staff development and engagement. * Strong experience designing and building cloud-native applications. * Deep experience utilizing the following software development architectures and tools: * React * Node.Js * Java * Python * Azure Development Toolkit * GitHub * Databases: PostgreSQL, MS SQL Server, * Hands-on expertise with one or more cloud platforms: * Microsoft Azure / App Services / Azure AD / DevSec tools * Amazon Web Services (AWS) - Development tools * Experience with: * Microservices architecture * Kubernetes and container orchestration * CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices * RESTful APIs and distributed systems * Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, CloudFormation, etc.) * Strong understanding of cloud security, compliance, and governance frameworks. * Experience leading Agile/Scrum software development teams. * Excellent communication, leadership, and organizational skills. * Microsoft Azure Certification * Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert * Microsoft Certified: DevOps Engineer Expert * Microsoft Certified: Cybersecurity Architect Expert * AWS Certification * AWS Certified Solutions Architect - Professional * AWS Certified DevOps Engineer - Professional * AWS Certified Security - Specialty, Agile Programming Methodologies, Amazon Web Services (AWS), Application Programming Interface (API), Architectural Design, Architectural Services, Automation, Best Practices, Budgeting, Business Analysis, Business Operations, Career Development, Cloud Applications, Cloud Computing, Code Reviews, Coding Standards, Communication Skills, Computer Science, Computer Security, Computer Systems, Continuous Deployment/Delivery, Continuous Improvement, Continuous Integration, DevOps, Distributed Computing, Emerging Technology, Employee Retention, Engineering, Engineering Management, Enterprise Architecture, Establish Priorities, GitHub, High Availability, Hybrid Cloud, Information Technology & Information Systems, Internet Security, Java, Leadership, Maintain Compliance, Mentoring, Microservices, Microsoft Certifications, Microsoft Product Family, Microsoft SQL Server, Microsoft Windows Azure, Node.js, Organizational Skills, Performance Analysis, Performance Engineering, Performance Metrics, Performance Reviews, PostgreSQL, Private Cloud, Programming Tools, Project/Program Management, Python Programming/Scripting Language, Quality Assurance, REST (Representational State Transfer), React.js, Reliability Engineering, Requirements Management, Resource Management, Scrum Project Management and Software Development, Software Administration, Software Architecture, Software Design, Software Development, Software Engineering, Staff Development, Strategic Planning, Succession Planning, System Migration, System Validation, Team Lead/Manager, Technical Leadership, Technical Strategy, Test Plan/Schedule, Vendor/Supplier Relations ## Description The Director of Cloud Software Engineering leads the design, development, deployment, operation and maintenance of cloud-native software platforms and applications. This role is responsible for managing engineering teams, defining cloud development strategy, defining code development CI/CD process, driving architectural excellence, and ensuring the scalability, reliability, security, and performance of cloud-based solutions., * Assist in the definition and execute the organization's cloud software engineering roadmap. * Establish engineering best practices, coding standards/review, and development methodologies. * Drive innovation in cloud-native application development and modernization initiatives. * Partner with executive leadership to align technology initiatives with business goals. * Partner with business leads and IT business analysts to support development of functional requirements. * Build and maintain a high-performance engineering culture focused on collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement. * Working collaboratively with IT CSV and IT business analysts to support computer system validation/assurance activities. * Lead and mentor multiple organizational teams. * Recruit, develop, and retain top engineering talent. * Conduct performance evaluations, career development planning, and succession planning. * Manage resource allocation, budgeting, vendor relationships, and work with ACM PMO to manage project prioritization and resourcing. * Foster a culture of innovation, ownership, and technical excellence. * Oversee the architecture, development, testing, deployment, and maintenance of scalable cloud applications and platforms. * Guide adoption of microservices, containerization, serverless computing, and API-driven architecture. * Ensure applications are designed for high availability, fault tolerance, and scalability. * Lead modernization efforts for legacy systems migrating to cloud environments. * Drive automation across CI/CD pipelines and cloud deployment processes. * Assist in the development and maintenance of applications using ACM's development environment. * Provide technical leadership in public, private, and hybrid cloud environments. * Ensure adherence to cloud security, compliance, governance, and operational best practices. * Collaborate with cybersecurity and infrastructure teams to implement secure-by-design architecture. * Monitor emerging technologies and recommend strategic adoption where appropriate. * Establish performance metrics and KPIs for engineering productivity, reliability, and operational excellence. * Partner with product owners and IT business analysts to translate business requirements into technical solutions. * Collaborate with DevOps, QA, Data Engineering, Enterprise Architecture teams, IT Security and IT CSV teams. * Communicate technical strategy and project status to executive stakeholders and non-technical audiences. ## Related Videos - [We adopted DevOps and are Cloud-native, Now What?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/485-we-adopted-devops-and-are-cloud-native-now-what) - [Watch Tests Go Brrrr! : Getting Started with Cypress in ReactJS](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/282-watch-tests-go-brrrr-getting-started-with-cypress-in-reactjs) - [From DevOps to Scaled DevOps: How We’re Rebuilding Continuous Delivery as a Platform](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100018-from-devops-to-scaled-devops-how-we-re-rebuilding-continuous-delivery-as-a-platform) - [Innovating Developer Tools with AI: Insights from GitHub Next](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1268-innovating-developer-tools-with-ai-insights-from-github-next) - [The journey from developer to devops - what i've learnt along the way](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/238-the-journey-from-developer-to-devops-what-i-ve-learnt-along-the-way) - [Seriously gaming your cloud expertise: from cloud tourist to cloud native](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/373-seriously-gaming-your-cloud-expertise-from-cloud-tourist-to-cloud-native) ## Related Articles - [What Are The Top Skills Required For Azure Developers?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/77-what-are-the-top-skills-required-for-azure-developers) - [How We Built a Worry-Free System That Runs for 10+ Years – And What We’d Do Again](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/751-how-we-built-a-worry-free-system-that-runs-for-10-years-and-what-we-d-do-again) - [The Best Software Developer Blogs to Read](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/156-the-best-software-developer-blogs-to-read) - [Résumé-Driven Development: How IT trends affect the job market for software developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/59-resume-driven-development-how-it-trends-affect-the-job-market-for-software-developers) - [Dev Digest 120 - Apple and peers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/455-dev-digest-120-apple-and-peers) - [The Best X (Twitter) Accounts for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/294-the-best-x-twitter-accounts-for-developers)