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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Director of Software Engineering - **Company:** ECARE OPCO INC - **Location:** United States (Remote available) - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $155,000.0 - $185,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Agile Methodology, Artificial Intelligence, Amazon Web Services, Data Analysis, Automation of Tests, Microsoft Azure, Software as a Service, Cloud Computing, Cloud Engineering, Software Documentation, Code Generation, Software Quality, Cyber Security, Databases, Continuous Integration, Cursor (Graphical User Interface Elements), DevOps, Scrum Methodology, Systems Development Life Cycle, Release Management, Software Tools, Secure Coding, Software Engineering, Systems Integration, Google Cloud, Enterprise Software Applications, Cloud Platform System, GitHub Copilot, Large Language Models, Technical Debt, HybridCloud, AI Platforms, Information Technology, Data Management, Code Restructuring, GPT - **Published:** June 8, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=4d16ed3889b014ac ## About the Role Do you have experience in Workflow management (operations management method)?, * Bachelor's or master's degree in Computer Science, IT, Engineering, or equivalent experience. * 12+ years of progressive technology experience. * 5+ years of engineering leadership experience. * Proven experience leading software delivery, engineering execution, production reliability, and technical quality. * Experience hiring, coaching, and developing engineering managers, technical leads, senior engineers, and individual contributors. * Strong background in enterprise applications, APIs, integrations, cloud platforms, DevOps, CI/CD, automated testing, and production support. * Knowledge of secure SDLC, agile delivery, observability, release management, databases, cloud-native delivery, cybersecurity, and operational resilience. * Hands-on experience using AI tools to improve engineering productivity, quality, documentation, testing, or troubleshooting., * Experience modernizing enterprise platforms and reducing technical debt. * Experience with AWS, Azure, Google Cloud, or hybrid cloud environments. * Experience with SaaS, ERP, CRM, workflow, analytics, data platforms, or reporting systems. * Familiarity with SAFe, ITIL, Agile, Scrum, Kanban, or similar frameworks. * Experience implementing engineering operating models, delivery metrics, architecture reviews, reusable patterns, and documentation standards. * Experience evaluating or implementing AI platforms, LLM integrations, AI agents, RAG, MCP servers, or AI governance practices. Success Measures * Engineering teams deliver faster, with higher quality, predictability, and reliability. * Teams are engaged, accountable, and operating with clear goals. * Stakeholders have confidence in delivery transparency and execution. * Engineering standards, DevOps practices, secure development, API patterns, and AI usage guidelines are consistently applied. * Technical debt, defects, manual effort, and production instability are reduced. * AI adoption is practical, secure, governed, and measurable. ## Description Staritas is seeking a Director of Software Engineering to lead, modernize, and scale its engineering organization. This role is responsible for software delivery, team leadership, platform modernization, DevOps maturity, production reliability, software quality, and responsible AI adoption. The Director will lead engineering managers, technical leads, and software teams building secure, scalable, business-aligned enterprise applications. This leader will partner with Product, Architecture, Data, Security, Infrastructure, Operations, and business stakeholders to turn strategy into clear roadmaps and measurable outcomes., * Lead, coach, and develop high-performing software engineering teams. * Own delivery outcomes, including roadmap execution, quality, reliability, team performance, and engineering effectiveness. * Partner with the CTO and technology leaders on engineering strategy, modernization, AI enablement, SDLC improvements, and delivery operations. * Work with Product and business stakeholders to prioritize roadmaps, balance feature delivery with technical health, and align work to business goals. * Establish engineering standards, delivery metrics, agile practices, quality gates, documentation expectations, and release discipline. * Drive modernization of legacy applications, platforms, development practices, deployment models, and workflows. * Improve delivery through CI/CD, automated testing, secure development, observability, incident management, and continuous improvement. * Reduce technical debt, platform fragmentation, manual processes, recurring defects, and production instability. * Build a culture of accountability, collaboration, ownership, learning, quality, and operational excellence. * Lead hiring, onboarding, performance management, career development, succession planning, and team health initiatives. AI Enablement * Champion responsible AI adoption across software engineering. * Evaluate and guide use of tools such as Claude, ChatGPT, Gemini, GitHub Copilot, Cursor, and AI-enabled IDEs. * Help teams use AI for code generation, reviews, refactoring, testing, documentation, troubleshooting, research, and workflow optimization. * Develop responsible AI standards covering data protection, acceptable use, human review, auditability, IP protection, cost management, and risk mitigation. * Partner with Architecture, Security, Compliance, Legal, Data, and business stakeholders to ensure AI use aligns with enterprise governance., Up to 10% travel, based on business needs. While our roles are 100% remote, we do get together a few times a year for up to one week. Employees are given ample notice and attendance is expected. Work Environment This position operates in a professional work environment and requires the use of standard office equipment such as a computer, keyboard, mouse, webcam, and phone. Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Statement Staritas is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, or veteran status. As a federal contractor, Staritas complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action. 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