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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Director of Technology (Development Focused) - **Company:** FIRSTPRO INC - **Location:** United States (Remote available) - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $150,000.0 - $160,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Artificial Intelligence, Amazon Web Services, Microsoft Azure, Cloud Computing, Data Infrastructure, Migration Manager, Software Engineering, Systems Integration, Large Language Models, Technical Debt, Information Technology, Vba Programming Language, Virtual Agents, Software Coding, Automation Anywhere - **Published:** June 4, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=d82d9ff625ff9737 ## About the Role Do you have experience in Vendor relationship management?, * 8+ years in technology with a clear progression from hands-on software development into leadership - you still think like an engineer * 3+ years managing a technology team including internal developers, vendors, and infrastructure operations * Real, documented experience implementing AI workflows or agentic automations in a business setting - not theoretical, not a side project, something you can speak to with measurable results * Genuine enthusiasm for AI as a practical tool for making organizations run better * Strong architectural judgment - you know when to build, when to buy, and when to leave things alone * Hands-on mentality - this is not a pure management role and candidates who only delegate will not be the right fit * Experience managing IT infrastructure, hosting, security, and vendor relationships at an enterprise level * The communication skills to work across both technical and non-technical stakeholders with equal effectiveness Nice to Have * Familiarity with Visual Basic or similar legacy Microsoft environments with experience modernizing them toward contemporary architectures * Experience with AI agent frameworks, LLM APIs, and workflow automation platforms in a production business context * Background in edtech, learning technology, or professional training services * Cloud infrastructure experience - AWS, Azure, or GCP including migration planning * Familiarity with LMS or LXP platforms and content delivery systems ## Description We are partnered exclusively with a well-established, globally operating organization to find a Director of Technology. This is a senior leadership opportunity for someone who started their career writing code and has grown into a technology executive who still gets their hands dirty when it counts. The organization is in an active phase of AI adoption, platform modernization, and operational transformation - and this person will lead it. This role reports directly to senior leadership and carries real influence over the direction of the technology function. What You'll Be Doing * Owning the reliability, performance, and security of all platforms supporting the business - internal systems, client-facing applications, integrations, and data infrastructure * Leading and developing an internal technology team while managing third-party vendors and consultants * Championing AI adoption across the organization - identifying high-impact opportunities, designing and deploying agentic workflows, and establishing governance and best practices that allow teams to move confidently * Making build-vs-buy decisions across the stack with a pragmatic, cost-conscious approach * Guiding the ongoing evolution of the technology platform - reducing technical debt and building toward future scalability * Partnering with non-technical departments including finance, operations, sales, and content to translate technology decisions into business outcomes ## Related Videos - [The Day After the Robots Come. 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