[Remote] Director of Software Engineering

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. GovSpend is a company that provides data and analytics to organizations in the public sector, aiming for transparency and accountability. They are seeking a Director of Software Engineering to oversee the software development process, manage engineering teams, set technical standards, and ensure project goals are met within the assigned timeframe.ResponsibilitiesDesign and maintain agentic workflows to automate the product development process from design to development, and releaseDevelop and implement strategic plans to achieve technical goals and objectives while aligning with the company’s business strategyOversee multiple software development projects, ensuring they are completed on time and meet quality standardsIdentify potential risks in the software development process and implement strategies to mitigate these risksTake full ownership of the software systems that your teams build. Ensure adequate unit-tests, logging, and monitoring with alertsStay abreast of the latest technology trends and advancements to incorporate innovation into the company’s products and processesIdentify issues that could jeopardize timelines and surface them earlyBalance idealism and pragmatism in such a way that projects get done promptly while also taking into account larger technological goals and best practicesConsider the effects that work might have on other systems and coordinate with other teams as neededEffectively communicate with other department heads, executives, and stakeholders to ensure alignment and support for projectsLead and mentor software engineers, encouraging their professional growth and ensuring high performanceGuide career planning, interviewing, and onboarding for engineersDevelop and execute the performance review plan for the engineering departmentRespond to urgent messages promptly and oversee the resolution of an issueOther duties as assigned to meet the business needsSkills3+ years of experience with agentic development using LLMs5+ years of experience managing a software development team7+ years of experience with core modern JavaScript7+ years of experience with NodeJS7+ years of experience with at least one non-relational or relational databaseExperience with or a strong desire to learn functional programmingA solid understanding of the programming languages, software, databases, and tooling used across the engineering departmentExperience with building, connecting, and using MCP servers and agentic toolsAbility to communicate with professionalism in both a written and verbal formatAbility to manage time effectivelyAbility to work in a fast-paced environmentAbility to retain knowledge, and follow directionsAbility to take constructive criticism and implement changes as neededDemonstrate leadership capabilitiesStrong organization skills and attention to detail are a mustAnalytical thinking skills and the ability to use discretion when making decisionsAbility to read and interpret company policies and proceduresExperience with Linux, Docker, and Kubernetes is a plusCompany OverviewGovSpend is a software development company for local, state, and federal government agencies. It was founded in 2011, and is headquartered in Deerfield Beach, Florida, USA, with a workforce of 51-200 employees. Its website is https://govspend.com/.