Director of Engineering

DXC Technology•Ashburn, VA

18h

About The Position

Director of Engineering We're building a cloud-native AI platform that will power managed services for global enterprises. We need a Director of Engineering who will work closely with the Chief Architect to take the architectural vision and turn it into shipping code. You'll own the "how" and "when" of implementation, and you'll partner with our Technical Project Manager on delivery coordination while you focus on technical execution excellence. If you're energized by translating technical strategy into flawless execution and building high-performing engineering teams, this is your role. What You'll Own Execute on architectural vision and technical strategy defined by the Chief Architect - you translate blueprints into working systems Build and scale a high-performing engineering team of 10-15 engineers who ship with quality and velocity Partner with Technical Project Manager on sprint planning, capacity planning, and delivery coordination - you provide technical input on priorities, effort estimation, and implementation approach Own technical execution quality - code reviews, architectural pattern adherence, testing rigor, and operational excellence Ensure engineers deeply understand the architectural vision and implement it correctly - you're the bridge between strategy and code Manage platform reliability and performance at enterprise grade - uptime, scalability, security, and comprehensive observability Provide hands-on technical guidance - unblock engineers, review complex implementations, and maintain engineering standards Make tactical technical decisions within established architectural patterns - implementation approaches, library choices, tooling decisions Collaborate with Product and Platform teams on technical requirements and feasibility while TPM manages cross-functional coordination Mentor and develop engineering talent - grow technical capabilities, conduct thorough code reviews, and build team depth What Success Looks Like Your team executes architectural vision flawlessly - what's on the blueprint matches what's in production Engineers deeply understand both what to build and why - they can make good local decisions aligned with overall architecture Code reviews are thorough and maintain high standards - architectural patterns are followed, quality gates are enforced Technical debt is managed within architectural guidelines - you know when implementation shortcuts are acceptable and when they're not Platform meets enterprise SLA requirements for uptime, performance, and security - monitoring catches issues before customers do You and the TPM work as a seamless partnership - technical excellence and delivery discipline reinforce each other The Chief Architect can focus on strategy and vision knowing implementation is in capable hands Team velocity is predictable and sustainable - engineers are growing, engaged, and producing their best work Post-mortems lead to real improvements - root causes are identified, action items completed, processes evolve Engineers are developing technical depth and taking on increasing ownership Required Qualifications 12+ years of software engineering experience, with at least 4+ years leading engineering teams in production environments Proven track record executing on technical vision defined by architects or technical leadership - you implement strategy, not define it Deep hands-on expertise in microservices architecture, cloud-native design patterns, and API-first development - you can review code and guide implementation Strong experience with Python, GraphQL, REST APIs, SQL, and modern development toolchains Extensive background in CI/CD pipelines, containerization, infrastructure as code, and DevSecOps practices Track record of shipping complex, multi-tenant SaaS platforms on AWS or similar cloud infrastructure that meet enterprise requirements Demonstrated ability to manage team velocity using agile methodologies, sprint execution, and delivery tracking tools (Jira, etc.) Excellence in code review - you can spot architectural pattern violations, security issues, and quality problems before they reach production Strong communication skills - you can translate technical progress and risks into clear status updates for leadership Detail-oriented execution mindset - nothing falls through the cracks on your watch Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or equivalent practical experience Strong Preference For Experience leading teams of 10-15+ high-performing engineers in fast-paced environments Background in building enterprise platforms or products AI/ML platform integration experience or familiarity with data pipeline architectures Experience managing distributed or remote engineering teams Startup or high-growth environment experience where you've scaled teams and systems simultaneously Deep familiarity with observability, monitoring, and incident response best practices What You Bring Execution excellence over strategic vision - you're energized by taking architectural direction and making it real through excellent engineering Deep focus on technical quality - you care about code reviews, testing, architectural integrity, and engineering craftsmanship Collaborative partnership mindset - you work seamlessly with Technical Project Managers and architects, valuing each role's contribution Hands-on technical leadership - you can jump into code reviews, debug production issues, and unblock engineers when needed Team development focus - you mentor engineers, build technical depth, and create growth opportunities Bias for action within established guardrails - you make tactical decisions quickly while respecting architectural boundaries Transparent communication - you surface technical risks early and provide honest assessments of capability and capacity Bridge-builder between strategy and execution - you ensure the team understands not just what to build, but why it matters Comfortable with defined direction - you thrive when given clear architectural vision and accountability for technical excellence Sustainable velocity mindset - you balance speed with quality and keep teams productive long-term Why Join Us? This is an opportunity to build something from the ground up - a modern cloud platform that will transform how enterprises consume managed services. You'll partner directly with our Chief Architect to execute on technical vision and work alongside a dedicated Technical Project Manager who handles delivery coordination. This is the perfect role if you're energized by technical execution excellence - you'll have clear architectural direction and can focus on what matters most: building a great engineering team and ensuring they ship high-quality code. We value technical rigor, engineering craftsmanship, and the discipline required to ship enterprise-grade software. You'll work with a leadership team that respects the distinct value of architecture, engineering execution, and project management working in concert. Please Note: Job location can be anywhere within the USA At DXC Technology, we believe strong connections and community are key to our success. 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Requirements

12+ years of software engineering experience, with at least 4+ years leading engineering teams in production environments
Proven track record executing on technical vision defined by architects or technical leadership - you implement strategy, not define it
Deep hands-on expertise in microservices architecture, cloud-native design patterns, and API-first development - you can review code and guide implementation
Strong experience with Python, GraphQL, REST APIs, SQL, and modern development toolchains
Extensive background in CI/CD pipelines, containerization, infrastructure as code, and DevSecOps practices
Track record of shipping complex, multi-tenant SaaS platforms on AWS or similar cloud infrastructure that meet enterprise requirements
Demonstrated ability to manage team velocity using agile methodologies, sprint execution, and delivery tracking tools (Jira, etc.)
Excellence in code review - you can spot architectural pattern violations, security issues, and quality problems before they reach production
Strong communication skills - you can translate technical progress and risks into clear status updates for leadership
Detail-oriented execution mindset - nothing falls through the cracks on your watch
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or equivalent practical experience

Nice To Haves

Experience leading teams of 10-15+ high-performing engineers in fast-paced environments
Background in building enterprise platforms or products
AI/ML platform integration experience or familiarity with data pipeline architectures
Experience managing distributed or remote engineering teams
Startup or high-growth environment experience where you've scaled teams and systems simultaneously
Deep familiarity with observability, monitoring, and incident response best practices

Responsibilities

Execute on architectural vision and technical strategy defined by the Chief Architect - you translate blueprints into working systems
Build and scale a high-performing engineering team of 10-15 engineers who ship with quality and velocity
Partner with Technical Project Manager on sprint planning, capacity planning, and delivery coordination - you provide technical input on priorities, effort estimation, and implementation approach
Own technical execution quality - code reviews, architectural pattern adherence, testing rigor, and operational excellence
Ensure engineers deeply understand the architectural vision and implement it correctly - you're the bridge between strategy and code
Manage platform reliability and performance at enterprise grade - uptime, scalability, security, and comprehensive observability
Provide hands-on technical guidance - unblock engineers, review complex implementations, and maintain engineering standards
Make tactical technical decisions within established architectural patterns - implementation approaches, library choices, tooling decisions
Collaborate with Product and Platform teams on technical requirements and feasibility while TPM manages cross-functional coordination
Mentor and develop engineering talent - grow technical capabilities, conduct thorough code reviews, and build team depth