Associate Director of Technology
About The Position
TalentFish is casting a line for a senior-level Technology Leader to join a high-performing Information Technology organization. This role is accountable for creating and sustaining a healthy IT department while driving excellence across software engineering execution, AI implementation, infrastructure reliability, and cross-business alignment . The reason this position exists is to lead the next evolution of custom software, AI development, data and analytics, and infrastructure , while building a strong, high-trust engineering culture that delivers measurable business outcomes. This role is designed for a high-caliber, high-energy technology leader who can bridge the gap between distributed software applications and stable infrastructure and operations , translating business needs into clear technical outcomes through hands-on leadership and collaboration.
Requirements
- Demonstrated success building healthy engineering cultures, developing leaders, and improving team execution
- 10+ years of experience in software engineering development and technical leadership
- Thorough understanding of full-stack application development
- Practical, working knowledge of IT infrastructure and cloud operations
- Experience modernizing custom applications using current and emerging technologies
- Strong background in AI implementation and applied software innovation
- Excellent communication and business-alignment skills with the ability to translate between executive stakeholders and engineering teams
- Proven ability to mentor, coach, and grow high-performing technical teams
Responsibilities
- Software Engineering Leadership
- Lead by example through hands-on technical leadership and deep proficiency in modern software development practices
- Guide teams through the full development lifecycle while maintaining high standards of quality and reliability
- System Design & Architecture
- Design and oversee scalable, resilient system architectures that integrate custom software with enterprise infrastructure
- Ensure long-term reliability, performance, and maintainability
- Strategic Technology Vision
- Define and execute a long-term technology roadmap aligned to business growth and future needs
- Drive innovation across software, AI, data, and infrastructure domains
- Business & Technology Alignment
- Serve as the primary bridge between technology and the business
- Identify operational pain points and solve real-world problems through technical solutions
- Collaborative Leadership
- Foster strong collaboration across software engineering, infrastructure, and business teams
- Build a culture of trust, accountability, and open communication
- People Leadership & Coaching
- Coach, mentor, and challenge teams to perform at a high level
- Develop future technical leaders while cultivating an environment where people can do their best work
Benefits
- health insurance
- 401(k)
- paid time off
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
