Director, Software

Mainstream Nonprofit Solutions Inc.•Plano, TX

21h

About The Position

The Software Technology Director reports directly to the VP of Software and serves as a key partner in executing the organization’s software, AI, and modernization strategy. This hands-on leadership role provides strategic, technical, and people leadership across software engineering, AI-enabled solutions, application modernization, and enterprise integrations. Working closely with the VP of Software, the Director translates strategy into execution, leads multiple delivery teams, and ensures reliable, compliant, and high-quality outcomes across web platforms, .NET applications, and regulated systems. The role requires strong leadership, deep technical expertise, and the ability to deliver across parallel initiatives in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment.

Requirements

10+ years of experience in software development and delivery, with 5+ years in a senior leadership or director-level role
Proven experience managing engineering teams in Agile delivery environments
Demonstrated success leading modernization and application rationalization initiatives
Strong experience overseeing vendor integrations and third-party delivery partners
Solid understanding of DevOps automation and modern SDLC practices
Experience delivering software in regulated or compliance-driven environments
Excellent communication skills, with the ability to work effectively with executive leadership, middle management, and cross-functional teams
Ability to operate under pressure while managing multiple concurrent initiatives
Web technologies: HTML, JavaScript
.NET (C#), Java, Go
Experience supporting large-scale, mission-critical applications
AI development and AI-enabled application delivery
Integration of AI/ML and Generative AI solutions into enterprise systems
Use of AI frameworks, platforms, and APIs for automation, analytics, and decision support
Responsible AI implementation within security, regulatory, and data governance constraints
Enterprise system integrations, RESTful APIs, and service-oriented architectures
Vendor and third-party system integrations
Distributed systems and interoperability
Agile project management (Scrum, Azure DevOps, Kanban, iterative delivery)
DevOps automation, CI/CD pipelines, and deployment automation
Modern SDLC practices focused on scalability, reliability, and maintainability

Nice To Haves

Experience in healthcare, nonprofit, public sector, or other regulated industries
Exposure to cloud platforms and cloud-native architectures
Experience leading large-scale digital transformation programs

Responsibilities

Partner closely with the VP of Software to execute technology strategy, delivery roadmaps, modernization efforts, and AI adoption initiatives
Act as a trusted advisor to the VP, providing transparency into delivery health, risks, capacity, dependencies, and technical decisions
Lead, mentor, and manage software engineering teams, including managers, architects, testers and technical leads
Drive a culture of accountability, agility, quality, and continuous improvement
Oversee the design, development, and delivery of web, .NET, and integrated enterprise applications
Lead application modernization and application rationalization initiatives, including legacy platform transformation and system consolidation
Drive enterprise and vendor integrations using APIs, services, and distributed architectures
Ensure all solutions align with regulatory, compliance, security, and data governance requirements
Guide adoption of AI-enabled and AI-assisted capabilities across platforms and teams
Provide strong leadership in Agile project management, including sprint planning, backlog prioritization, and delivery forecasting
Partner with product owners, business analysts, and stakeholders to ensure clear requirements and alignment
Lead and support DevOps automation, including CI/CD pipelines, deployment automation, and release management practices
Manage multiple parallel projects and vendor-driven initiatives while meeting delivery commitments
Proactively identify risks, manage dependencies, and escalate issues effectively