Director of Software Engineering

Description This role offers a flexible WFH schedule, but the chosen candidates needs to reside in the state of Idaho within the Treasure Valley, or be interested in relocating within 30-days of offer acceptance.

• Rapidly implement and deploy enterprise custom-developed software and integrated off-the-shelf platforms to support global eCommerce, Consultant/distributor business portals, corporate operations platforms, internal and external APIs, and 3rd party integrations
• Responsible for the holistic execution of technology products consisting of $1B+ in online transactions through eCommerce and business portals
• Strive for best-in-class in delivery of leading-edge applications and data ecosystems by staffing, organizing, and leveraging experienced technology teams while collaborating with trusted business partners
• Champion and execute next-generation modernization and innovation initiatives that include AWS migration and cloud optimizations as well as monolith to microservice refactors
• Accountable for modern software development lifecycle processes, including multiple complex CI/CD build and release systems within an Agile/Scrum SDLC
• Strong business acumen and understanding of cross-department objectives to drive valuable architecture, best practices, organization, and roadmap
• Successfully build world-class technology teams and products that align with long-term vision and strategy while leading within a fast-paced entrepreneurial environment
• Coordinate and execute personnel responsibilities that include supervision, creating avenues for training and career development, performance management, and compensation management
• Execute project prioritization, estimation, planning, resource allocation, implementation, and deployment of enterprise systems
• Interface with Executives and other senior management to collaborate on company needs to identify and execute scalable software solutions within schedule, cost, and scope constraints
• Proactively assess department needs, identify and mitigate risks, and develop software that provides maximum company value while maximizing resource efficiency
• Lead the system design, development, testing, deployment, and maintenance of features/functions delivered via platforms, services, and tools while creating a result that is highly scalable, secure, available, and reliable
• Communicate effectively throughout all IT disciplines as well as cross-functionally throughout the company to drive enterprise software efforts
• Engage in technical discussions, be a subject matter expert, and have strategic influences

• 12 years of direct experience with designing, implementing, and maintaining large scale software projects
• 8 years leading technical teams and projects
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Business, or closely related field or equivalent work experience
• Master's degree preferred

• Strong management skills with the ability to motivate, stimulate, and inspire employees to maximize their efforts in productivity and quality
• Ability to engage in technical discussions, be a subject matter expert, and have strategic influences
• Advanced business acumen and the ability to understand the business needs
• Ability to establish and maintain positive working relationships with employees
• Ability to effectively manage people while maintaining a strong software development background
• Ability to have a strategic view of how initiatives or changes will impact groups within the company as well as the company
• Ability to gain trust and buy-in from peers and executive leadership
• Ability to influence in order to drive strategic initiatives and change
• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, orally, and in writing
• Ability to exercise sound judgment within established guidelines
• Working knowledge of computers and all applicable software