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Senior Director of Software Engineering
@Livanta Llc
[Hiring] Senior Director of Software Engineering @Livanta Llc
Apr 05, 2025 - Livanta Llc is hiring a remote Senior Director of Software Engineering. đź’¸ Salary: $180,000-$240,000. đź“ŤLocation: USA.
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Role Description
The Senior Director of Software Engineering is a technical leader responsible for guiding the organization’s software development efforts, ensuring the delivery of high-quality, scalable, and secure solutions. They lead engineering teams, set technical direction, and drive innovation while aligning software development with business goals. This role involves managing resources, defining development processes, overseeing architecture, and fostering cross-functional collaboration.
- Execute the vision and strategy for software engineering to align with organizational objectives.
- Drive innovation and best practices in software development, architecture, and delivery.
- Develop and maintain a technology roadmap that balances short-term needs with long-term scalability.
- Build, lead, and inspire high-performing engineering teams, fostering a culture of ownership, learning, and collaboration.
- Define roles, career paths, and performance standards for the engineering team.
- Ensure timely and high-quality delivery of software solutions that meet business requirements.
- Establish and optimize software development processes, including Agile, Scrum, or Kanban methodologies.
- Champion the use of automated testing, CI/CD pipelines, and other quality assurance practices.
- Oversee the design and implementation of scalable, maintainable, and secure software architectures.
- Stay current with emerging technologies and evaluate their potential to drive innovation.
- Make key technical decisions, balancing trade-offs between technical debt, performance, and cost.
- Partner with product management, DevOps, QA, and other teams to ensure alignment on priorities and deliverables.
- Serve as a technical advisor to executive leadership and other departments, translating business needs into technical solutions.
- Foster strong relationships with stakeholders to ensure clear communication and collaboration.
- Define, measure, and track KPIs for engineering performance, such as velocity, quality, and uptime.
- Use data and feedback to identify bottlenecks and drive continuous improvement in processes and systems.
- Promote a culture of retrospection and iterative improvement within the engineering organization.
- Manage budgets for tools, infrastructure, and staffing to meet organizational goals efficiently.
- Optimize resource allocation across teams to maximize productivity and impact.
- Drive cost-effective solutions without compromising quality or performance.
- Identify and mitigate technical risks in software projects, ensuring reliability and resilience.
- Ensure adherence to regulatory requirements and industry standards, especially in sensitive sectors like healthcare or finance.
- Proactively address issues related to scalability, security, and technical debt.
Qualifications
- Familiar with building web-based and client/server applications, preferably with Microsoft.NET Framework.
- Extensive technical expertise in software development, including experience with modern programming languages (e.g., Python, .NET, C#) and frameworks.
- Demonstrated experience working with large databases with proficiency in SQL.
- Proven leadership experience, with a track record of managing and scaling diverse engineering teams.
- Strong familiarity in the GovCon/Public Sector software implementations/projects.
- Strong architectural skills, with knowledge of designing scalable, secure, and maintainable systems.
- Experience with modern development methodologies, including Agile, Scrum, and DevOps practices.
- Knowledge of SDLC practices and software quality assurance, including version control (Bitbucket, Azure Git, AWS Code Commit), automated testing, CI/CD, and code reviews.
- Strong familiarity with cloud platforms and infrastructure, particularly AWS.
- Data-driven mindset, with the ability to define and analyze KPIs to guide decision-making.
Essential Education
- Bachelor’s degree in computer science, or related field, with demonstrated software knowledge.
Essential Skills
- Highly analytical mindset and ability to understand business needs.
- Exceptional communication and collaboration skills, bridging technical and non-technical teams.
- Hands-on experience with technical projects, particularly in the Federal Health space.
- Strong technical skills and command of programming.
- Ability to obtain and maintain proper security clearance requirements.
Salary Description
$180,000-$240,000
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Software Development
Software Development
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Salary
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$180,000-$240,000
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Remote
Location
USA
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Job Type
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Posted
Apr 05, 2025
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