Director of Software Engineering & Agile Delivery

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Milpitas, CA, United States
about 2 months ago

Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Experience level
Expert
Experience required
5 years minimum
Compensation
$185,000.0 - $215,000.0
Working hours
Regular working hours
Job source

Tech stack

Java (Programming Language) Computer-Aided Design Agile Methodology Software as a Service Relational Databases DevOps PostgreSQL Oracle (Applications) Scrum Methodology Software Architecture Release Management Software Deployment
+8 more
Software Engineering Software Systems Strategies of Testing Web Services Enterprise Software Applications Information Technology Deployment Automation Restful APIs

Job description

Director of Software Engineering & Agile Delivery, We are seeking an experienced Director of Software Engineering & Agile Delivery to lead software development teams, drive engineering excellence, and oversee the successful delivery of enterprise software solutions.

This role is responsible for managing software development resources, improving Agile and DevOps practices, driving release management initiatives, and ensuring engineering teams consistently deliver high-quality software on time and within budget. The ideal candidate is a proven technology leader with a strong software development background, experience leading Agile organizations, and a passion for building high-performing engineering teams.

This position serves as a strategic leader responsible for aligning engineering execution with business objectives while fostering a culture of collaboration, accountability, innovation, and continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities

Engineering Leadership

  • Lead and mentor software development teams across multiple projects and initiatives
  • Provide technical leadership and strategic direction for software engineering and Agile delivery practices
  • Manage engineering resources, staffing plans, hiring, performance management, and employee development
  • Coach and develop engineering managers, Scrum Masters, and technical team members
  • Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement

Software Delivery & Release Management

  • Oversee software development efforts from planning through deployment and production support
  • Manage software release schedules, priorities, risks, resource allocation, and delivery commitments
  • Ensure software releases are delivered on time, within budget, and at the highest quality standards
  • Monitor project progress and communicate status, risks, and resource needs to executive leadership
  • Collaborate with Product Management to develop release plans, roadmaps, and feature prioritization strategies

Agile Transformation & Process Improvement

  • Serve as an Agile champion and coach across engineering teams
  • Ensure Scrum teams are operating effectively and consistently meeting sprint commitments
  • Mentor Scrum Masters and promote Agile best practices throughout the organization
  • Drive process improvements that increase productivity, quality, and predictability
  • Identify and eliminate bottlenecks within development, testing, and deployment processes

DevOps & Operational Excellence

  • Promote collaboration between Development, QA, Product, and Operations teams
  • Identify opportunities to improve DevOps practices, deployment automation, and release management processes
  • Support software deployment activities, release planning, user acceptance testing, and production readiness efforts
  • Help establish scalable development and operational practices that support long-term growth

Stakeholder Management

  • Partner closely with Product Owners, Project Managers, QA teams, and executive leadership
  • Ensure requirements are clearly defined, traceable, and aligned with business objectives
  • Provide regular reporting on engineering performance, project health, and organizational effectiveness

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, or a related technical discipline
  • 8+ years of experience delivering enterprise software solutions through the full software development lifecycle
  • 5+ years of leadership experience managing software development teams
  • Strong background in Agile methodologies including Scrum and Agile delivery frameworks
  • Experience leading software releases, development roadmaps, and cross-functional engineering initiatives
  • Strong people leadership, coaching, mentoring, and team development experience
  • Excellent communication, presentation, and stakeholder management skills

Technical Background

Candidates should possess a strong technical foundation and prior hands-on software development experience, including:

  • Java application development
  • RESTful APIs and web services
  • Relational databases (Oracle, PostgreSQL, or similar)
  • Software architecture and design principles
  • Software testing methodologies and QA processes
  • Agile development practices
  • DevOps concepts and software release management

Preferred Experience

  • Experience leading multiple Agile teams
  • Experience scaling software development organizations
  • Experience implementing Agile transformation initiatives
  • Experience improving engineering processes and delivery performance
  • Experience working within SaaS, enterprise software, transportation technology, government technology, telecommunications, or other complex software environments

What Success Looks Like

  • Improved software delivery predictability and release quality
  • High-performing Agile teams consistently meeting commitments
  • Strong collaboration across Engineering, Product, QA, and Operations
  • Enhanced DevOps and release management practices
  • Development of a scalable engineering organization capable of supporting future growth

This is an outstanding opportunity for a hands-on technology leader who enjoys building teams, improving engineering processes, and driving the successful delivery of innovative software solutions.

Benefits & conditions

Salary: $185,000 - $215,000 per year, Medical, dental, and vision insurance Company-paid life insurance Short- and long-term disability coverage 401(k) retirement plan Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) Paid holidays, sick time, and personal leave Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Education reimbursement and professional development support

About the company

We are a leading provider of intelligent transportation and mobility solutions, delivering innovative software, systems, and services that help organizations manage complex transportation infrastructure more efficiently, safely, and sustainably. Our solutions support mission-critical operations across tolling, traffic management, mobility analytics, and connected transportation environments.

With deep technical expertise and a strong focus on reliability and performance, we design and deploy scalable, secure, and highly available platforms that operate in both cloud-based and customer-hosted environments. Our teams work closely with clients to understand their operational challenges and deliver tailored solutions that integrate seamlessly with existing systems and workflows.

We pride ourselves on a collaborative, customer-centric approach, bringing together specialists in software development, DevOps, systems engineering, and project delivery to ensure successful implementation and long-term value. From initial design through deployment and ongoing support, we emphasize innovation, quality, and continuous improvement.

Driven by a commitment to excellence and a passion for advancing transportation technology, we help public and private sector organizations modernize infrastructure, improve mobility outcomes, and build smarter, more connected communities.

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