[Hiring] Director, Software Engineering - Platform Development @United Biosource Corporation

Role Description

UBC is in search of a dynamic and seasoned leader to spearhead our Platform Team, overseeing the development and maintenance of cutting-edge frameworks rooted in Microsoft technologies in a highly regulated environment. The ideal candidate will hold a pivotal role in shaping the trajectory of our technology stack as we embark on a transformative journey to migrate our systems to advanced, state-of-the-art solutions. As the Platform Team Leader, you will provide leadership and direction to a team of adept architects and senior software engineers, fostering a culture of innovation while ensuring the robustness, scalability, and security of our technological solutions.

• Build and lead a team focused on advancing in-house software development, platform engineering, and AI-enabled capabilities.
• Assess existing platform components and capabilities across the enterprise and define a phased roadmap to a modern digital platform.
• Explore and integrate AI and machine learning advancements to drive intelligent automation within our platform.
• Stay up-to-date with industry trends and best practices in technologies.
• Lead by example in adopting and championing emerging technologies and development methodologies.
• Demonstrated practical expertise in Microsoft technologies such as .Net, MVC, web API, and React JS.
• Hands-on experience in cloud platforms, particularly specializing in Microsoft Azure.

The Director, Software Engineering - Platform Development (DPD) will provide leadership in the areas of systems and application delivery, software design & architecture, and software development across client application deliverables and strategic initiatives.

• Leadership role in the technical design and implementation of software solutions.
• Participates in all aspects of the System Development Life Cycle (SDLC).
• Collaborates with business segment software engineering teams in the design and implementation of reusable, scalable, and secure technical solutions for UBC and its clients.
• Establish standards and readiness gates for moving solutions from concept to POC, pilot and production.
• Create and improve workflows for CI/CD, unit testing, deployment, release management, documentation and operational support.
• Guide the responsible use of AI-assisted development efforts.
• Partner with Information Security to review code quality, dependencies, library risks, data handling and secure deployment practices.
• Managing risk, escalations, and resource optimization across Agile delivery pipelines.
• Key member of the IT Enterprise Architecture Center of Excellence.
• Responsible for resource management within the IT Platform Development team.

Qualifications

• BS degree in Computer Science, Information Systems or related fields, or an equivalent combination of education & experience.
• Minimum of 10 years of hands-on software engineering and solutioning experience.
• Minimum of 5 years of people leadership experience.
• Must be detail oriented and able to take a job to successful conclusion.
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written skills.
• Ability to effectively communicate with both technical and non-technical individuals.
• Must be flexible on work hours.
• In-depth knowledge and hands-on experience with all phases of an SDLC.
• In-depth knowledge of the software validation process in an FDA regulated environment.
• Excellent application documentation skills.
• Solid understanding of Agile software development principles.
• Structured Programming skills.
• Extensive working knowledge of the Microsoft .NET stack.
• Extensive working knowledge with Relational Database Management Systems.
• Working knowledge with team development software and automated testing tools.

Requirements

• Supervisory Responsibilities:
• Software Development Managers
• Software Architects
• Software Development Engineers

Benefits

• Competitive salaries
• Growth opportunities for promotion
• 401K with company match*
• Tuition reimbursement
• Flexible work environment
• Discretionary PTO (Paid Time Off)
• Paid Holidays
• Employee assistance programs
• Medical, Dental, and vision coverage
• HSA/FSA
• Telemedicine (Virtual doctor appointments)
• Wellness program
• Adoption assistance
• Short term disability
• Long term disability
• Life insurance
• Discount programs

Company Description

UBC is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state, or local protected class. We are committed to a diverse, equitable, and inclusive culture that fosters respect for each other, our clients, and our patients.