Director, Software Engineering

We are seeking a Director of Software Engineering to work on a remote team for a client project. The role is slated to run for 6 months, but could be extended. This role is W2 hourly with Roth Staffing, with all work taking place for our client. No 3rd party candidates can be considered at this time., * Lead the end-to-end development of software applications, from ideation and design to deployment and production support.

• Partner with delivery management to define project scopes, timelines, milestones, deliverables, and resource allocations.

• Facilitate cross-functional alignment with teams in project management, business analysis, quality assurance (QA), and development to resolve issues and ensure seamless product delivery.

• Manage distributed development teams (primarily remote, with occasional onsite presence), mentoring engineers and promoting a culture of continuous improvement.

• Oversee system maintenance, deployments, and releases, ensuring compliance with organizational policies, security standards, and best practices.

• Stay abreast of emerging technologies, industry trends, and best practices to recommend innovative tools, frameworks, and services that enhance efficiency and scalability.

• Contribute to technical responses for RFPs and proposals as needed.

• Identify process inefficiencies and implement data-driven strategies for optimization and growth.

• Set clear goals and performance metrics for development teams, aligning them with departmental objectives.

• Provide regular project status updates and insights to senior leadership and key stakeholders.

• Build and nurture high-performing, diverse teams by developing skills, fostering inclusivity, and addressing current and future business needs.

• Participate in strategic planning, roadmap development, and goal-setting for the IT department in collaboration with executive leadership.

• Perform other duties as assigned to support organizational priorities.

• Exceptional verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills, with the ability to engage effectively at all levels, including C-suite executives.

• Hands-on expertise in modern software development, including experience with front-end frameworks like React, back-end technologies such as Spring Boot or Node.js, API designs like GraphQL, and object-oriented programming (OOP) principles.

• Solid understanding of databases, including SQL (e.g., PostgreSQL) and NoSQL (e.g., MongoDB or Cassandra).

• Proficiency in cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud Platform), with strong understanding of CI/CD processes, DevOps practices, and tools (e.g., GitHub Actions, Jenkins).

• Proven experience applying Agile methodologies, Scrum/Kanban frameworks, and the full software development lifecycle (SDLC).

• Demonstrated technical leadership in areas such as software architecture, web development, quality assurance, performance optimization, testing, microservices, containerization (e.g., Docker), orchestration (e.g., Kubernetes), and emerging technologies like AI/ML.

• Strong process planning, time management, decision-making, presentation, organizational, and problem-solving abilities.

• Comfortable thriving in a fast-paced, evolving setting with a detail-oriented, self-motivated mindset.

• Ability to deliver high-quality releases on time, manage multiple concurrent projects, and scale teams in a growth-oriented organization.

Qualifications:

Education bachelor’s degree in computer science, Engineering, or a related field; advanced degree (e.g., Master’s or PhD) preferred.

Experience: Minimum 10 years of experience in software engineering, including at least 5 years in a leadership role managing development teams and driving strategic initiatives. 3 years of hands-on experience with cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud Platform) required

Working Conditions

• Remote