Overview:

We are seeking a dynamic and visionary Director of Software Engineering & Product Innovation to lead our software development initiatives. This role combines strategic leadership, technical excellence, and cross-functional collaboration to drive the successful delivery of scalable, high-impact software products aligned with business goals and user needs.

Key Responsibilities

Leadership & Strategic Direction

• Provide strategic leadership and direction to the software engineering team, fostering a culture of innovation, accountability, and continuous improvement.
• Build, mentor, and scale a high-performing development team by hiring top talent, offering professional development, and promoting a collaborative work environment.
• Define and execute a forward-looking software development strategy that supports the organization’s growth and technological evolution.
• Collaborate with executive leadership on roadmap planning, resource optimization, and prioritization of strategic initiatives.

Software Development & Product Delivery

• Oversee the end-to-end product development lifecycle—from ideation and prototyping to launch and post-release maintenance.
• Champion best practices in Agile development, DevOps, and CI/CD to ensure timely delivery of robust, secure, and high-performing applications.
• Drive software architecture decisions and ensure adherence to coding standards, scalability, and maintainability.
• Monitor delivery milestones, product quality, and performance metrics, ensuring alignment with business and user requirements.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Partner with Product Managers to translate business needs into technical solutions and detailed product requirements.
• Work closely with UX/UI, QA, Cybersecurity, and Support teams to ensure a cohesive and user-centered development process.
• Ensure transparency and alignment across departments to deliver solutions that meet technical, operational, and customer needs.

Innovation & Technology Advancement

• Stay informed about emerging technologies and trends, proactively integrating relevant innovations (including AI and cloud-native solutions) into the development strategy.
• Drive initiatives to enhance engineering productivity, code quality, and speed-to-market through process optimization and tool adoption.
• Lead the evaluation and integration of modern frameworks, platforms, and technologies to keep the tech stack cutting-edge.

Qualifications

Required:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.
• 10+ years of experience in software development, with 5+ years in a senior leadership or executive role.
• Proven track record of leading and scaling development teams and delivering complex, high-quality software products.
• Strong expertise in Agile methodologies, DevOps principles, and CI/CD practices.
• Deep knowledge of modern technologies, architectures, and platforms (e.g., cloud computing, AI/ML, microservices).
• Experience working with global or distributed teams and cross-functional stakeholders.

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