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Harnham

Director of Software Engineering

Harnham, New York, NY, United States


DIRECTOR OF SOFTWARE ENGINEERING
TECHNOLOGY
NEW YORK, NY
$250,000 - $300,000 + BONUS

THE COMPANY
This established leader in the software industry is seeking a Director of Software Engineering to lead their development teams through the next phase of innovation. With a focus on modernizing platforms, improving scalability, and driving engineering excellence, this role will shape the future of their software solutions.

THE ROLE - Director of Software Engineering
This role oversees software development across multiple teams, driving best practices in architecture, development, and deployment. You will collaborate closely with product leaders to align technology with business goals while managing and mentoring top engineering talent. Key responsibilities include:
  • Lead the development of scalable, high-performance systems using technologies like Java, Python, JavaScript (React, Node.js), and C++.
  • Drive cloud migration initiatives, leveraging AWS services such as EC2, S3, and Lambda.
  • Oversee CI/CD pipelines, ensuring fast and reliable delivery with tools like Jenkins, GitLab CI, and Docker.
  • Design and implement modern microservices architectures, optimizing for scalability and resilience.
  • Collaborate with DevOps teams to maintain efficient Kubernetes-based container orchestration.
  • Foster a culture of testing and quality assurance, utilizing tools like JUnit, Selenium, and Postman.
  • Mentor engineering managers and senior developers, building strong, collaborative teams.
  • Partner with product teams to prioritize and deliver high-impact features aligned with customer needs.
SKILLS & EXPERIENCE
  • Bachelor's or Master's in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field.
  • 8+ years of software development experience, with 3+ years leading engineering teams.
  • Proven success managing teams working on cloud-native applications and modern tech stacks.
  • Expertise in software architecture, design patterns, and performance optimization.
  • Strong track record of delivering projects on time while maintaining high-quality standards.
  • Experience with Agile methodologies and tools like JIRA.

BENEFITS
Base salary up to $300,000 + bonus and comprehensive benefits.

HOW TO APPLY
Send your resume to Malia Jalbert via the Apply link on this page.

KEYWORDS
Director of Software Engineering, Software Development, Java, Python, JavaScript, React, Node.js, C++, AWS, Cloud, Microservices, DevOps, Kubernetes, Docker, CI/CD, Jenkins, GitLab CI, Agile, Software Architecture, Leadership, Engineering Management