Director of Software Engineering (US Eastern/Central Time Zone) at Jobgether

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Director of Software Engineering (US Eastern/Central Time Zone) at Jobgether. This position is posted by Jobgether on behalf of a partner company. We are currently looking for a . Director of Software Engineering (US Eastern/Central Time Zone). in the . United States. .. In this role, you will lead and inspire a high-performing engineering organization responsible for developing and maintaining scalable SaaS products. You will oversee architecture modernization, implement best practices, and ensure the delivery of high-quality, maintainable, and performant software. Acting as both a strategic leader and hands-on technologist, you will mentor engineering teams, drive technical decision-making, and foster innovation through modern frameworks, development processes, and AI-enhanced tools. This position offers the opportunity to influence long-term technical strategy, improve system scalability, and support a collaborative, mission-driven environment focused on delivering impactful software solutions for government and public sector clients.. . Accountabilities. Lead the Platform Engineering Group, providing strategic and operational direction to ensure high performance and team growth.. Define and evolve system architecture, promoting resilience, scalability, and maintainability across all products.. Uphold and enhance development standards, processes, and best practices for high-quality, testable, and supportable software.. Drive adoption of modern engineering practices, frameworks, and AI-powered tools to improve productivity, code quality, and delivery efficiency.. Collaborate cross-functionally with Product, QA, and Customer Success teams to align engineering efforts with business objectives.. Identify, prioritize, and address technical debt to maintain long-term system health and agility.. Support engineering operations, including resourcing, budgets, and project delivery management.. 10+ years of experience in software engineering, with a focus on SaaS-based systems.. Proven experience leading and mentoring senior software engineers.. Strong expertise in Agile methodologies and software development lifecycle management.. Hands-on technical experience with Node.js, Angular, relational databases (MySQL preferred), AWS, and cloud-native architectures.. Experience managing complex SaaS product development in high-growth environments.. Excellent organizational, time management, and communication skills.. Track record of fostering innovation, mentoring teams, and driving technical excellence.. Ability to balance hands-on problem solving with strategic leadership and decision-making.. . Company Location: United States.