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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Director of Software Engineering - **Company:** THE COMPUTER ADVANTAGE, INC. - **Location:** Texarkana, TX, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $130,000.0 - $160,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** JavaScript (Programming Language), .NET Framework, Agile Methodology, Artificial Intelligence, Amazon Web Services, Applications Architecture, Microsoft Azure, C Sharp (Programming Language), Software as a Service, Cloud Computing, Continuous Delivery, Continuous Integration, Relational Databases, DevOps, Github, PostgreSQL, Microsoft SQL Server, SQL Azure, Node.Js, Scrum Methodology, Service-Oriented Architecture, Software Engineering, TypeScript, Google Cloud, Enterprise Software Applications, Large Language Models, AngularJS, Kubernetes, Deployment Automation, Docker, Jenkins, Programming Languages - **Published:** June 21, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.careerjet.com/jobad/us0b00f7bd220d64c67f271d4fa0860044 ## About the Role * 8+ years of progressive software engineering experience, with 3+ years in a Director-level or equivalent engineering leadership role. * Demonstrated success leading an Agile/Scrum transformation - including measurable improvements in sprint commitment rate, velocity, and defect escape rate. * Hands-on experience with cloud platforms (AWS and/or Azure), CI/CD pipeline design, and modern DevOps tooling. * Proven ability to directly impact customer retention and revenue through technical leadership. * Experience managing distributed teams including offshore resources. * Track record of reducing cloud infrastructure costs through architecture review and right-sizing. Technical Proficiency * Cloud: AWS, Azure, Google Cloud - infrastructure management, cost optimization, and service architecture. * Languages & Frameworks: C#/.NET, JavaScript/TypeScript, Angular, Node.js, or equivalent modern stack. * DevOps: GitHub Actions, Jenkins, Docker, Kubernetes, CI/CD pipeline design. * Databases: SQL Server, PostgreSQL, Azure SQL, or equivalent relational databases. * Security & Compliance: SOC 2, ISO 13485, SOX, or similar regulatory frameworks a plus. * AI/Emerging Tech: Familiarity with LLM integration and AI-augmented development workflows is a strong differentiator. Leadership Attributes * You lead through clarity, accountability, and trust - not just authority. * You are equally comfortable in a sprint planning meeting, a customer escalation call, and a board-level strategy discussion. * You think in outcomes, not activity - and you build teams that do the same. * You communicate with precision and candor, especially when the message is difficult. * You bring a startup mindset: bias for action, comfort with ambiguity, and ownership of results., * Experience in SaaS ERP, Dealer Management Systems, or enterprise software for vertical markets. * Experience in the heavy equipment, construction, or industrial equipment industry. * Experience building or scaling a proprietary engineering management or KPI platform. * SAFe, PMP, or equivalent Agile/project management certification. ## Description Position Overview We are seeking a seasoned Director of Software Engineering to lead our engineering organization. This is a hands-on leadership role requiring equal parts strategic thinking, technical depth, and people leadership. The right candidate has a proven track record of transforming engineering teams, driving measurable delivery improvements, and directly influencing customer and business outcomes. You will own the engineering organization end-to-end - from Agile process and team culture to cloud infrastructure, CI/CD delivery, and customer-facing product quality. You will be the engineering voice at the leadership table and a key contributor to company strategy. What You'll Own Agile Transformation & Engineering Process * Drive and sustain a high-performance Scrum delivery model across onshore and offshore engineering teams. * Own sprint planning, velocity tracking, defect metrics, and commitment rate - and hold the team accountable to continuous improvement. * Establish and maintain KPI dashboards that give leadership real-time visibility into engineering health. Technical Leadership & Architecture * Provide hands-on technical guidance on cloud infrastructure, CI/CD pipeline design, and application architecture decisions. * Lead and oversee cloud cost optimization initiatives across AWS and Azure environments. * Drive adoption of modern DevOps practices including GitHub Actions, containerization (Docker/Kubernetes), and automated deployment pipelines. * Evaluate and guide the integration of AI-augmented development practices into the engineering workflow. Customer Impact & Revenue Growth * Engage directly with at-risk or strategic customers to resolve technical escalations, protect retention, and identify expansion opportunities. * Partner with commercial teams to surface unmet customer needs and translate them into product and engineering priorities. * Own the quality and reliability of production systems - including deployment oversight and post-release validation. Team Leadership & Culture * Recruit, develop, and retain a high-performing engineering team spanning multiple geographies and time zones. * Conduct regular 1:1s, performance conversations, and career development planning with all direct reports. * Build a culture of accountability, psychological safety, and continuous delivery. * Balance onshore and offshore staffing strategy to optimize delivery capacity and cost efficiency. 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