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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Director, Software Development (Remote) - **Company:** IQVIA - **Location:** Rosemont, CA, United States (Remote available) - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $119,900.0 - $334,200.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), JavaScript (Programming Language), Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Amazon Web Services, Applications Architecture, Big Data, Mobile Application Development, Cloud Computing, Cloud Engineering, Continuous Integration, Information Engineering, Data Security, Cursor (Graphical User Interface Elements), Programming Tools, E-Business, Github, Python (Programming Language), Node.Js, Systems Development Life Cycle, Role-Based Access Control, Next.js, Software Engineering, TypeScript, Web Applications, Web Platforms, Data Ingestion, ReactJS, Snowflake, Apache Spark, Gitlab, Kotlin, Kubernetes, Integration Frameworks, Graphql, Data Management, React Native, Api Design, Data Pipelines, Docker, Databricks - **Published:** June 21, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=593cb40999a96de7 ## About the Role * 12+ years in software development, including leadership of large-scale engineering teams * 8+ years managing engineering managers and/or senior technical leaders * Proven experience leading global, distributed teams and complex delivery organizations * Experience in product-led organizations with strong collaboration between Engineering and Product Management * Track record of aligning technical execution to business outcomes Strong background in: * API architecture, development, and integration platforms * Data engineering and large-scale data platforms * Cloud-native environments (AWS, Snowflake preferred) * Experience incorporating AI-assisted development and modern engineering tooling into the SDLC Nice to have: * Experience leading web and/or native mobile application development teams Technical Expertise (Representative, not exhaustive) * API architecture (REST, GraphQL) and system integrations * Data engineering & processing (Snowflake, Databricks, Spark) * Cloud-native architecture (AWS, Kubernetes, Docker) * Backend engineering (Python, Java, Node.js; API and ORM-based data access) * Modern application architecture (web and mobile), including Web: JavaScript/TypeScript, React-based frameworks (Next.js), server-side rendering. Mobile: Native (Swift/Kotlin) and cross-platform (React Native) architectures * Legacy system modernization into scalable, web-based platforms (e.g., internal tools, admin platforms) * Secure application design (SSO, RBAC, enterprise authentication patterns) * CI/CD and developer tooling (GitHub, GitLab) * Familiarity with AI-assisted development tools (e.g., Cursor) ## Description IQVIA Digital is hiring a Director, Software Development to lead a core engineering organization responsible for our audience and data platforms. This role owns delivery, technical direction, and operational performance across a distributed team of managers and senior engineers (FTE + contractors). You will drive the architecture and evolution of APIs, data pipelines, and web platforms that power IQVIA Digital's HCP and audience capabilities-ensuring they scale reliably, integrate cleanly across products, and support the needs of the business., Organizational Leadership * Lead a team of engineering managers and senior engineers across global teams * Drive consistent engineering practices across design, development, deployment, and operations * Oversee staffing, performance management, and vendor/contractor alignment Strategy & Execution * Define and execute technology strategy aligned to IQVIA Digital business priorities * Partner closely with Product, Data, and Commercial teams to deliver against roadmap commitments * Influence senior leadership and drive alignment across cross-functional stakeholders Platform & Architecture Ownership * Own end-to-end delivery and operation of API platforms connecting Digital products and datasets * Oversee engineering for core Audience data assets (HCP, HCN, identity, ingestion pipelines) * Ensure scalability, reliability, and performance of data and integration platforms Operational & Delivery Excellence * Establish and enforce standard SDLC, release, and operational processes aligned to IQVIA Digital engineering practices * Ensure predictable, high-quality delivery across squads and platforms * Manage budgets, vendor relationships, and cost efficiency Talent Development * Coach and develop engineering managers and senior technical leaders * Build a strong leadership pipeline and succession plans * Foster a culture of accountability, innovation, and continuous improvement ## Related Videos - [Docker Compose: Rediscovered](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1978-docker-compose-rediscovered) - [Kotlin Multiplatform - True power of native code reuse](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/4-kotlin-multiplatform-true-power-of-native-code-reuse) - [WeAreDevelopers LIVE - Modern DevOps for IoT Devices and More](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1805-wearedevelopers-live-modern-devops-for-iot-devices-and-more) - [Shipping Faster with Less: Render on Cloud Hosting, AI Workloads, and the Future of DevOps](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1894-shipping-faster-with-less-render-on-cloud-hosting-ai-workloads-and-the-future-of-devops) - [Docker build without Docker](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100114-docker-build-without-docker) - [Hiring AI Native Talents](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100268-hiring-ai-native-talents) ## Related Articles - [Fully Remote Software Engineer Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/447-fully-remote-software-engineer-jobs) - [Highest Paying Tech Companies for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/220-highest-paying-tech-companies-for-developers) - [Navigating the AI Shift](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/629-navigating-the-ai-shift) - [Why Upskilling And Reskilling is Important For Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/428-why-upskilling-and-reskilling-is-important-for-developers) - [Is Software Engineering Over-Saturated?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/418-is-software-engineering-over-saturated) - [Résumé-Driven Development: How IT trends affect the job market for software developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/59-resume-driven-development-how-it-trends-affect-the-job-market-for-software-developers)