Director of Software Engineer (US Remote)

Jobgether

85d • $150,000 - $190,000

About The Position

In this strategic leadership role, you will oversee software engineering teams responsible for designing, developing, and delivering scalable, enterprise-grade applications. You will provide technical leadership, mentor engineers, and ensure alignment between engineering initiatives and business priorities. The role involves driving software modernization, implementing best practices in architecture, coding standards, and CI/CD pipelines, while collaborating with cross-functional teams including Product, QA, and DevOps. You will influence technology decisions, manage project timelines, and foster a culture of innovation, collaboration, and accountability across the engineering organization. This position offers the opportunity to lead high-impact software initiatives in a dynamic, remote-friendly environment.

Requirements

• 10+ years of hands-on software development experience in enterprise environments.
• Deep expertise in Java, J2EE, Microservices, Angular, and CI/CD tools (Jenkins, GitHub, Azure DevOps).
• 5+ years of experience in engineering leadership, managing teams, and delivering complex projects.
• Strong understanding of SDLC, agile methodologies, and DevOps practices.
• Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP).
• Excellent communication, collaboration, and organizational skills.
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with containerization tools (Docker, Kubernetes).
• Performance tuning.
• Application security.
• Scaling engineering teams and systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor software engineering teams across multiple projects and technologies.
• Architect and oversee development of enterprise applications using Java, J2EE, Microservices, and Angular.
• Implement and optimize CI/CD pipelines for efficient and reliable software delivery.
• Collaborate with Product, QA, and DevOps teams to ensure alignment with business goals.
• Establish best practices for software design, coding standards, testing, and documentation.
• Manage resource allocation, project timelines, and team performance evaluations.
• Stay current with emerging technologies and industry trends to guide strategic technical decisions.

Benefits

• Remote work flexibility (preferably EST or CST time zones).
• Competitive base salary ($150,000–$190,000 annually).
• Comprehensive health benefits starting from day one.
• Tuition reimbursement, fitness allowance, and mental health resources.
• 401(k) plan with company match and other retirement contributions.
• Generous PTO, floating holidays, wellness days, and birthday day off.
• Opportunities for professional development and career growth.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees