Director of Software Engineering (US Eastern/Central Time Zone)

ClearGov•Maynard, MA

60d•$180,000 - $195,000•Remote

About The Position

We’re seeking a seasoned and results-oriented Director of Software Engineering to lead key initiatives and teams within our Engineering organization. In this pivotal role, you will oversee the execution of high-impact projects, guide and mentor engineering staff, and drive architectural and implementation decisions for new products and features. You will also shape long-term technical strategy, including proactive efforts to address technical debt and improve system scalability and maintainability. The role also involves staying current with modern engineering trends, including exploring and applying AI-driven tools and technologies to support developer productivity, code quality, and overall delivery efficiency.

Requirements

10+ years of experience in software engineering, with a focus on SaaS based systems
Proven experience in leading and managing senior development resources
Demonstrated experience in defining and implementing software development processes and standards
In-depth knowledge of Scrum and Agile Software Development Methodology
Proven success in managing complex, multi-faceted SaaS product development in a high-growth, early-stage environment
Superb organizational and time management skills and ability to prioritize effectively
Proven ability to actively listen to customer input/feedback and identify solutions
5+ years of working experience with SQL and relational databases. MySQLexperience a plus
Deep experience in core platforms: Front-End: Angular; Socket.IO; Highcharts; D3; Gulp; LESS Back-End: Node.js; Express; RabbitMQ; MySQL; Elasticsearch Environment: AWS; Amazon S3; Git; JIRA; Confluence
Great communicator; strong oral and written skills
Passionate about growing careers and mentoring engineers across both the individual contributor and manager tracks
A roll-up-your-sleeves, GSD approach to the day-to-day

Responsibilities

Lead the Platform Engineering Group: Provide strategic and operational leadership to the Platform Engineering team, which plays a critical role in modernizing and maintaining the foundational architecture supporting all ClearGov products.
Drive Architecture Modernization: Define and evolve system architecture and engineering patterns that prioritize resilience, scalability, and performance. Champion platform-wide architectural initiatives that benefit all product lines.
Reinforce and Evolve Development Standards: Uphold and continuously refine established software development processes and best practices to ensure systems remain maintainable, scalable, testable, and supportable. Collaborate with engineering leaders to expand and adapt standards as the product suite and organization grow.Establish Development
Foster Innovation and Leverage Modern Engineering Tools: Cultivate a culture of continuous improvement, technical curiosity, and high performance. Encourage the adoption of modern frameworks, development practices, and AI-powered engineering tools to enhance team efficiency, code quality, and system reliability. Use data-driven insights to guide process improvements and accelerate development velocity.
Maintain Deep Technical Expertise: Stay hands-on and proficient in key technologies including AWS infrastructure, Node.js (backend), Angular (frontend), and relational databases such as MySQL. Guide the team with practical expertise and sound architectural judgment.
Collaborate Cross-Functionally: Work closely with Product Management, Quality Assurance, Customer Success, and other stakeholders to ensure alignment between engineering efforts and company objectives.
Champion Technical Debt Reduction: Proactively identify and lead initiatives to address technical debt, ensuring long-term maintainability and agility of the platform.
Support Engineering Operations: Partner with the Vice President of Engineering to manage team resourcing, operating budgets, and project-level expenditures. Ensure projects are delivered efficiently and within scope.