Sr. Director, Software Engineering (Deployed Enterprise SW)

Innovation Associates, Inc. • US,

9d • $164,618 - $252,415

About The Position

The Sr. Director of Software Engineering leads the engineering strategy and transformation of NEXiA On-Premise program, overseeing $2M+ annual budgets, multiple development teams (including development partners), and delivering deployed solutions across different customer segments. This leader has previously re-tooled engineering organizations, improving code quality, reliability, and delivery predictability, while keeping the business moving. This is an execution-heavy leadership role. The initial focus is on team effectiveness, delivery discipline, and operational stability.

Requirements

• 12+ years in software engineering, including senior leadership roles.
• Proven experience leading enterprise software teams delivering customer‑deployed, on‑prem, or hybrid solutions.
• Demonstrated success re‑tooling engineering organizations, including: Improving code quality and architectural discipline; Introducing structured release, branching, and testing practices.
• Deep understanding of enterprise software lifecycle challenges: Patching, upgrades, long‑term support, and customer‑specific configurations.
• Strong engineering judgment — knows when to build it “right” vs. “right now.”
• Excellent communication skills across engineering, product, and executive stakeholders.
• Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. Employer will not sponsor applicants for work visas.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in healthcare technology, especially in large‑scale medication fulfillment and dispensing environments.
• Hands‑on experience with Generative AI coding solutions to streamline development workflows, automate repetitive tasks, and enhance team productivity.
• Department of Defense (DoD) IT or FDA experience with strong understanding of security, compliance, and operational requirements in regulated settings.
• Experience integrating with hardware or third‑party devices.
• Proven record of re‑tooling engineering processes and culture.
• Comfortable operating in environments with legacy code, customer constraints, and real‑world tradeoffs.

Responsibilities

• Owns the engineering strategy and execution for customer‑deployed, multitenant architectures (client/server or application/database) across enterprise customers.
• Establishes and enforces enterprise‑level engineering practices, including: Resilient coding standards, Defensive programming and fault isolation, Backward compatibility, Upgrade‑safe design.
• Leads release management for on‑prem and customer‑site deployments, including: Branching strategies, patch releases, hotfixes, and long‑lived customer versions; Regression testing and release validation across multiple customer configurations.
• Ensures high‑quality integration with third‑party devices and external systems (version compatibility, failure recovery).
• Partners with Product, Quality, and Commercial leaders to align technical strategy with business outcomes, ensuring engineering investments support growth, compliance, and customer value.
• Recruits, mentors, and develops engineering leaders (managers and senior ICs).
• Champions the adoption of generative AI across engineering and quality functions.
• Focuses on measurable improvements in: Developer productivity, Testing effectiveness, Defect prevention, Operational efficiency.
• Prioritizes real‑world impact over experimentation or buzzwords.
• Builds and mentors high‑performing, globally distributed engineering teams.
• Establishes clear leadership structures, predictable delivery models, and a culture of innovation and accountability.
• Develops leadership depth and succession plans to reduce single points of failure.
• Oversees the deployment and management of complex, high‑availability systems to ensure reliability and performance at scale.
• Works effectively with C‑level executives and executive‑level customers, translating technical strategy into business impact and fostering trusted relationships at senior levels.
• Develops and executes multi‑year technology roadmaps.
• Identifies and sequences modernization efforts that reduce risk without stalling delivery.
• Monitors industry trends and emerging technologies to inform strategic decisions.

Benefits

• Generous time off policy that allows you to put your family first
• Opportunity to work on the cutting edge of pharmacy automation in a high growth tech company
• Competitive benefits, salary, and talent development opportunities
• Commitment to professional development and working for a company where your voice is heard

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director
• Education Level: No Education Listed