Director, Engineering

American Credit Acceptance • Spartanburg, SC

6h

About The Position

Director of Engineering We’re looking for a hands-on, forward-thinking Director of Engineering to help drive our software engineering strategy, lead technical execution, and leverage AI and automation to deliver scalable, secure, next-generation solutions. This role is deeply focused on engineering leadership and technical impact.

Requirements

• 10+ years of experience in software engineering
• 7 + years of people leadership experience, including leading multiple teams or managing managers
• Strong technical background with hands-on experience in cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP), microservices, CI/CD, and containerization tools
• Proven success driving Agile and DevOps transformations
• Experience implementing AI/ML and automation initiatives
• Ability to translate technical strategy into execution and measurable outcomes
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field

Nice To Haves

• advanced degree preferred

Responsibilities

• Execute and evolve a forward-thinking engineering strategy aligned with company goals
• Drive adoption of modern technologies: AI-driven DevOps, Generative AI/LLMs, DevSecOps, cloud-native/serverless architectures, microservices, CI/CD, and low-code/no-code platforms
• Architect and guide the development of scalable, secure, and sustainable systems
• Implement frameworks and best practices that accelerate delivery and improve quality
• Manage and reduce technical debt while maintaining long-term system health
• Establish and monitor key metrics for velocity, reliability, and quality
• Lead secure, compliant, and innovative engineering practices
• Lead and develop engineering teams, fostering accountability, growth, and high performance

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director