Senior Director of Software Engineering

The Senior Director of Software Engineering will be responsible for overseeing the software engineering department, ensuring the design, development, and implementation of our software solutions align with our business goals. This role requires a strategic leader who can collaborate with cross-functional teams, mentor engineering talent, and drive the development of high-quality, scalable products.

Additional Job Duties And Requirements

• Lead and manage the software engineering department, including setting the vision, planning, execution, and delivery of software projects.
• Develop and implement engineering strategies that align with the company’s objectives and market needs.
• Foster a culture of innovation, excellence, and continuous improvement within the engineering team.
• Collaborate with IT leadership, IT PMO, and other stakeholders to ensure projects are delivered on time and meet quality standards.
• Mentor and develop a high-performing engineering team, providing guidance and leadership to senior engineers and managers.
• Oversee the architectural decisions and ensure the scalability, reliability, and security of our software solutions.
• Manage the engineering budget, resource allocation, and prioritization of projects.
• Stay abreast of industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices to drive technological advancements and competitive edge.
• Drive the adoption of software engineering best practices across the organization, including agile development, CI/CD, and DevOps principles.
• Establish and maintain strong relationships with external partners, vendors, and the wider technology community.
  
  

Benefits

Merakey offers medical, dental - vision insurance plans, competitive compensation plans and more!

• DailyPay enrollment option
• Work/Life Balance
• Flexible Schedules
• Cell Phone Discount Plans
• Employee Referral Bonuses
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Care.com Membership
  
  

About Merakey

Merakey is a non-profit provider of developmental, behavioral health, and education services. More than 8,000 employees provide support to nearly 40,000 individuals and families throughout 12 states across the country each year. Click here to watch a video about Merakey.

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Merakey is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer! We deeply value diversity and do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, ethnic background, sex, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, genetic information, or disability status. Moreover, we are committed to creating teams that reflect the diversity of the communities we serve and encourage applicants from underrepresented backgrounds to apply. Merakey welcomes all Veterans to apply!

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in computer science, information systems, or a related field. 10+ years of experience in IT with 5+ years of experience in a leadership role. Excellent communication and problem-solving skills with the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced high demand environment.

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