Director, Software Development

Director of Software Development Summary of Position: Reporting to the VP of R&D, the Director of Software Engineering leads the technical execution for enterprise application development while building & nurturing high-performing engineering teams. This role combines tactical leadership with hands-on technical contribution, requiring 20% individual contributor work alongside mentoring their development team. The ideal candidate is passionate about modern AI-driven development practices, AI-driven productivity, and creating environments where engineers thrive through empathy, shared understanding, & continuous growth. Duties & Responsibilities: • Design and evolve AI native, cloud first architectures for complex enterprise systems, balancing speed, correctness, security, and compliance • Contribute production code and reviews in C#/.NET, React/TypeScript, and SQL Server, modeling AI assisted development practices • Lead architecture, code, and specification reviews with a focus on decision quality over task throughput • Establish and continuously refine CI/CD, automated testing, security scanning ensuring AI generated artifacts meet enterprise standards • Own and operationalize an AI first engineering model where AI generates specifications, tests, and code—and humans provide intent, judgment, and approval • Champion AI native workflows (e.g., Claude Code, agent based development, intelligent testing, AI assisted code review) as default practice, not experimentation • Ensure AI usage is safe, compliant, and production grade, especially in regulated healthcare environments • Continuously evolve prompts, agent constraints, review patterns, and engineering standards to improve specification yield, decision latency, and quality outcomes • Foster a culture of empathy, shared understanding, & continuous learning through regular 1:1s, career development planning, effective communication, knowledge sharing & skills assessment • Create growth pathways for junior developers, senior engineers, & emerging technical leaders • Implement modern management practices including outcome-based goal setting. • Build & scale development teams of 10+ developers + near or offshore contractors. • Owns branching, feature flags, and release cadence; drives changes through environments, presents at CAB, and coordinates with Infra/QA/Data/Security to ensure prompt delivery of value. • Drive predictable delivery using flow and quality metrics (e.g., throughput, code quality, intent) rather than activity based measures • Ensure board hygiene, visible ownership of decisions, and fast resolution of blockers across teams • Partner with QA, Product, & Infrastructure teams to ensure seamless delivery & operational excellence • Advocate for engineering needs while maintaining business alignment • Promote inclusive, innovative engineering culture that attracts & retains top talent Minimum Qualifications: • Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Engineering, or a related field (required) • 10+ years of software engineering experience, including 2+ years in engineering management or senior technical leadership • Proven success delivering complex, enterprise‑scale applications in regulated environments (healthcare strongly preferred) • Strong hands‑on full‑stack expertise with C#/.NET, React/TypeScript, and SQL Server • Deep experience with Azure cloud services, containerization, CI/CD, and modern release practices • AI‑native engineering leader with demonstrated experience embedding AI‑assisted specification, test generation, implementation, and code review into daily development workflows • Ability to operationalize AI‑first or AI‑augmented development models, ensuring speed, quality, security, and compliance coexist • Strong understanding of secure coding practices, OWASP standards, compliance, and governance in enterprise environments • Proven ability to lead multiple concurrent initiatives while managing complex cross‑functional stakeholder relationships • Effective people leader with a track record of mentoring, developing talent, and building high‑performing engineering teams • High emotional intelligence, demonstrating empathy, active listening, conflict resolution, and trust‑based leadership • Clear and confident communicator, able to translate complex technical and architectural concepts for both technical and executive audiences • Execution‑oriented, hands‑on leader who balances strategic vision with personal technical contribution and delivery accountability • Entrepreneurial, resilient mindset with the ability to navigate ambiguity, prioritize competing demands, and remain focused on outcomes • Strong sense of ownership, integrity, and professionalism; trusted advisor to peers and senior leadership • Commitment to continuous learning and staying current with AI‑driven development practices and emerging technologies • Willingness to travel up to 15% for team collaboration, planning, or industry engagement