Director Engineering

Akamai•Cambridge, MA

1h•$203,600 - $366,400

About The Position

Lead a software development team responsible for delivering and optimizing enterprise Time and Pay solutions, including ADP GlobalView, Oracle Compensation, Oracle Time & Labor (OTL), and Oracle Absence Management. Drive strategy, development, and delivery of innovative, scalable application solutions that enhance employee experiences, streamline business processes, and improve operational efficiency. The role works with a global workforce and addresses complex requirements across countries, regulatory environments, and organizational structures. The Director leads Business Analysts and Software Engineers; partners with HR and Finance leadership to set priorities and technology roadmaps; and collaborates with strategic vendors such as Oracle, ADP, and third-party providers. The role advances engineering excellence, system integrations, automation, quality assurance, continuous improvement, and technology modernization using cloud technologies, AI, and automation to reduce technical debt and deliver business value. Akamai’s FlexBase program supports employees working at home, in an office, or a combination of both. Compensation for US-based candidates is $203,600–$366,400 per year. The compensation package may also include annual bonuses or incentives, equity awards, and an Employee Stock Purchase Plan. Akamai offers healthcare, a 401(k) savings plan, company holidays, PTO, sick time, parental leave, and an employee assistance program focused on mental and financial wellness; eligibility requirements apply.

Requirements

10+ years of relevant experience in Information Technology, Software Engineering, or Enterprise Applications.
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or Information Systems, or equivalent.
Experience leading Software Engineering and Business Analysis teams, developing high-performing geographically distributed teams, and delivering complex enterprise technology solutions.
Experience with Oracle Cloud HCM and ADP enterprise solutions, including Oracle Compensation, Oracle Time & Labor (OTL), Oracle Absence Management, and ADP GlobalView.
Experience delivering global HR, Payroll, and Time Management solutions, including multinational business processes, regulatory compliance, payroll integrations, and workforce management requirements.
Experience partnering with HR and Finance leadership to translate business strategies and operational requirements into scalable technology solutions, roadmaps, and measurable business outcomes.
Expertise in enterprise application architecture, software development, and systems integration.
Experience leading enterprise transformation and modernization initiatives using cloud technologies, automation, AI, and continuous improvement.
Experience managing strategic technology vendors and implementation partners, including Oracle, ADP, and systems integrators.

Responsibilities

Lead and develop high-performing teams of Business Analysts and Software Engineers.
Drive the strategy, design, development, and delivery of enterprise Time and Pay solutions.
Partner with HR and Finance leadership to understand business priorities, define technology roadmaps, and deliver transformational solutions.
Deliver scalable, reliable, and innovative software solutions for a global workforce, addressing complex requirements across multiple countries, regulatory environments, and organizational structures.
Collaborate with strategic technology partners and vendors, including Oracle, ADP, and third-party solution providers.
Drive engineering excellence and operational performance through solution architecture, software development practices, system integrations, automation, quality assurance, and continuous improvement.
Champion technology modernization and innovation using cloud technologies, AI, and automation to enhance enterprise applications, reduce technical debt, and deliver measurable business value.
Manage strategic technology vendors and implementation partners, including Oracle, ADP, and systems integrators.