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# Director of Software Development

- **Company:** Talent Elite Group
- **Location:** Newport Beach, CA, United States (Remote available)
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** .NET Framework, Application Performance Management, Data Security, DevOps, Motion Planning, Node.Js, Systems Development Life Cycle, Release Management, Software Engineering, User-Centered Design, ReactJS, AngularJS, Information Technology, React Native, Software Version Control
- **Published:** November 7, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.juju.com/job/28_25303_30634d87fcb65697d1de326178b626f6

## About the Role

* Bachelor's degree in a technical field such as Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, or Physics
 * 12+ years of progressive experience in software development or engineering
 * 8+ years in a technical leadership or managerial role
 * Deep knowledge of modern development frameworks: .NET, NodeJS, React, React Native, Angular
 * Hands-on experience deploying enterprise solutions like ERP and CRM platforms
 * Proven ability to lead geographically dispersed teams with cultural sensitivity
 * Strong communication, collaboration, and presentation skills
 * Strategic mindset with a record of driving transformation and high-performing team cultures

## Description

Primary Functions

 * Define Strategic Direction
 * Partner with business leaders to establish a clear and future-focused vision for enterprise technology, ensuring alignment with long-term organizational priorities.
 * Oversee Development Operations
 * Lead cross-functional development efforts from planning through execution, ensuring projects meet scope, timing, and quality benchmarks.
 * Champion User-Centric Design
 * Act as the voice of both internal and external users, turning business requirements into intuitive and valuable software experiences.
 * Manage Delivery Milestones
 * Track timelines and deliverables to ensure development efforts align with architectural standards and technical specifications.
 * Leverage Metrics for Growth
 * Identify and monitor key performance indicators to optimize software delivery and continuously improve team productivity.
 * Coordinate Release Management
 * Direct release planning, deployment processes, and version control to maintain platform stability and smooth user transitions.
 * Own the Full Development Lifecycle
 * Guide teams through requirement gathering, technical design, development, QA testing, and final rollout, ensuring consistency and clarity at every step.
 * Enforce Quality Assurance Standards
 * Implement quality control measures to maintain high standards and rapidly address development issues or bottlenecks.
 * Define, document, and evolve best practices, tooling standards, and development protocols to raise the bar on technical excellence.
 * Drive System Optimization
 * Improve application performance, scalability, and data security through architectural improvements and infrastructure enhancements.
 * Cultivate Knowledge Sharing
 * Encourage a learning-focused environment through mentorship, peer reviews, and cross-functional collaboration.
 * Administer Departmental Budgets
 * Allocate resources strategically and monitor spending to ensure fiscal responsibility while achieving project goals.
 * Support and Empower Teams
 * Offer hands-on support, unblock challenges, and create opportunities for decision-making and ownership across technical teams.
 * Align Team Objectives
 * Set clear, measurable goals that reinforce business strategies and keep teams focused on high-impact outcomes.
 * Mentor and Guide Talent
 * Foster team growth through regular coaching, skills development, and individual career path planning.
 * Collaborate on People Initiatives
 * Work closely with HR to handle staffing, performance reviews, and employee relations with professionalism and care.
 * Promote Skill Advancement
 * Encourage continuous learning by facilitating access to training, certifications, and professional development resources.
 * Nurture a culture that welcomes fresh thinking, experimentation, and collaboration across all levels of the team.
 * Adapt and Contribute as Needed
 * Stay agile and willing to jump in wherever needed to ensure the overall success of the business and its technology initiatives.