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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Director Of Software Engineering - **Company:** CareerCircle - **Location:** Pittsburgh, PA, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $130,000.0 - $150,800.0 - **Contract:** Temporary to permanent - **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), JavaScript (Programming Language), Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Agile Methodology, Artificial Intelligence, Amazon Web Services, Microsoft Azure, C Sharp (Programming Language), Software as a Service, Cloud Computing, Cloud Engineering, Software Quality, Information Systems, Continuous Integration, DevOps, Programming Tools, Distributed Systems, Interoperability, Python (Programming Language), Software Architecture, Systems Development Life Cycle, Reliability Engineering, Scala (Programming Language), Software Engineering, Software Systems, TypeScript, Google Cloud, Enterprise Software Applications, Spring Cloud, Fast Healthcare Interoperability Resources, System Availability, Spring-boot, Facebook Flow, Event Driven Architecture, Information Technology, Health Level Seven International, Api Design, Programming Languages, Microservices - **Published:** September 23, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.careercircle.com/jobs/all/all/usa/pa/pittsburgh/83763376-a89f-4768-8410-61f67b5cdf90 ## About the Role DevOps, Coaching Operations Leadership Automation Governance TypeScript Innovation API Design Scalability Reliability Patient Flow Communication Microservices Observability Accountability Systems Design Business Acumen Microsoft Azure Problem Solving Maintainability Computer Science Technical Design Interoperability Agile Methodology Programming Tools Strategic Planning Product Management, Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Systems, or a related technical field. 10+ years of software engineering experience with progressive responsibility. 5+ years of experience leading and managing software engineering teams in a leadership capacity. Proven experience delivering enterprise-scale software products and platforms in a cloud environment. Deep understanding of: Distributed systems Microservices architecture Event-driven systems API design and integration Modern software architecture patterns Experience leading architecture reviews, technical design sessions, and engineering governance initiatives. Strong understanding of software development methodologies, agile delivery practices, and the full software development lifecycle. Experience operating production applications with accountability for reliability, scalability, observability, and security. Demonstrated success partnering with Product Management and business leaders to translate strategic goals into executable technology plans. Strong experience with one or more modern programming languages, including: Java Springboot Microservices JavaScript TypeScript Scala Proven ability to build, develop, and retain high-performing engineering teams. Excellent communication, organizational, problem-solving, and stakeholder management skills. Preferred Qualifications Experience within healthcare technology, healthcare operations, or other highly regulated industries. Knowledge of healthcare interoperability standards such as HL7 and FHIR. Experience with large-scale SaaS platforms and cloud-native architectures. Experience driving engineering transformation, organizational scaling, or modernization initiatives. Familiarity with DevOps, CI/CD automation, and Site Reliability Engineering (SRE) principles. Experience implementing AI-assisted software development or engineering automation practices. Master's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Systems, or a related field. Skills software engineering, leadership communication, enterprise application, saas, java, C#, Aws, python, javascript, typescript, scala, software architecture, distributed systems, microservices architecture, api design, azure, google cloud platform, sdlc process, stakeholder communication, healthcare industry, hl7, fhir, patient flow, clinical workflows, saas implementation, devops, ci/cd, automation engineering, customer interactions Top Skills Details software engineering,leadership communication,enterprise application,saas,java,C#,Aws,python,javascript,typescript,scala,software architecture,distributed systems,microservices architecture,api design,azure,google cloud platform,sdlc process,stakeholder Additional Skills & Qualifications - Have to be open to 30-50% domestic travel -Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Systems, or Related Field -10+ Years of Software Engineering Experience -5+ Years of Engineering Leadership Experience -Proven Success Leading Enterprise-Scale Engineering Teams -Experience Owning Product and Platform Delivery -Strong Strategic Planning and Resource Management Skills -Ability to Drive Continuous Improvement Initiatives -Experience Establishing Engineering Standards and Best Practices -Strong Analytical and Problem-Solving Skills -Excellent Written and Verbal Communication Skills -Experience Influencing senior Leadership and Executive Stakeholders -Experience Leading Architecture Reviews and Engineering Governance -Strong Business Acumen with Focus on Customer Outcomes -Ability to Foster a Culture of Accountability, Innovation, Learning, and Technical Excellence -Experience Representing Engineering in Customer and Executive Discussions -Proven Track Record of Building and Retaining High-Performing Engineering Teams, Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors. ## Description Technical Strategy Workflow Management Amazon Web Services Information Systems Resource Management Software Engineering Software Development Technical Leadership Programming Languages Emerging Technologies Software Architecture Performance Management Cloud-Native Computing Full Stack Development Stakeholder Management Business Transformation Health Level Seven (HL7) C# (Programming Language) Cloud-Native Applications Automation Systems Design Stakeholder Communications Software Quality (SQA/SQC) Java (Programming Language) Verbal Communication Skills Google Cloud Platform (GCP) Software As A Service (SaaS) Site Reliability Engineering Scala (Programming Language) Python (Programming Language) Healthcare Industry Knowledge Continuous Improvement Process Systems Development Life Cycle Software Development Life Cycle JavaScript (Programming Language) Software Development Methodologies Application Programming Interface (API) Fast Healthcare Interoperability Resources (FHIR), Lead, mentor, and develop software engineering teams through coaching, performance management, career development, and succession planning. Drive execution of engineering roadmaps and ensure timely delivery of high-quality software solutions. Partner closely with Product Management, Architecture, Operations, and business stakeholders to align technology initiatives with organizational objectives. Provide technical leadership across architecture reviews, system design discussions, and engineering decision-making. Establish and promote engineering standards, best practices, and development methodologies that support scalability, maintainability, security, and reliability. Oversee the design and delivery of modern cloud-native applications utilizing microservices, APIs, and distributed system architectures. Develop and track key engineering performance indicators related to delivery, platform reliability, software quality, and operational efficiency. Champion continuous improvement efforts across the software development lifecycle, including automation, DevOps practices, and engineering productivity initiatives. Ensure production environments maintain a high standard of performance, availability, security, and observability. Collaborate with executive leadership to define technical strategy, staffing plans, and long-term technology investments. Serve as a senior engineering representative in customer engagements, escalations, strategic initiatives, and executive discussions. Evaluate and adopt emerging technologies, including AI-enabled development tools, to improve engineering effectiveness and accelerate delivery., Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools. 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