Leads the technical vision, architecture, development, and delivery of FOS software products. Manages and scales engineering teams, drives modernization from legacy to modern technology stacks, oversees cloud, microservices, APIs, CI/CD, quality, security, and reliability practices, and collaborates with product and business stakeholders. The role also supports talent recruitment and development, compliance with SOC 2 requirements, disaster recovery planning, and continuous engineering improvement.
If you think your skills, experience and aspirations make you a good match for this position, we encourage you to apply. This position may be filled anywhere in the United States
ABOUT THE ROLE
We are looking for an experienced, visionary leader to fill the Director of Software role within FOS. This position will be responsible for the management of resources that support our rapidly growing FOS Core and Simplebid products, driving the feature development and integration of new technologies and best practices into the architecture of our mobile software and web applications. In this role, you will be responsible for the alignment of our software engineering practices with business objectives and industry standards, while fostering a culture of innovation and technical excellence. You will collaborate closely with leadership across all levels of the company, enabling cross-functional teams to deliver scalable, high-quality solutions that meet the evolving needs of our internal and external customers.
HERE'S WHAT YOU'LL DO
Technical Leadership and Strategy:
- Define and communicate the technical vision and strategy for our software products, ensuring alignment with the company’s goals and customer needs
- Manage the design and development of scalable, robust, and secure application architecture alongside the Digital Products team.
- Drive the adoption of best practices in software engineering, including coding standards, testing, and DevOps.
Team Management & Development:
- Manage, mentor, and inspire a team of engineers, fostering a culture of collaboration, continuous learning, and professional growth.
- Recruit and retain top engineering talent, ensuring the team has the skills and resources needed to succeed.
- Conduct performance reviews, provide feedback, and create development plans for team members.
Cross-Functional Collaboration:
- Work closely with software engineering leadership, product management, product design, and other stakeholders to understand business requirements and translate them into technical solutions.
- Collaborate with other departments, such as operations and customer support, to ensure successful deployment and support of applications.
- Act as a bridge between technical and non-technical teams, communicating complex technical concepts in a clear and concise manner.
Architectural Design and Implementation:
- Collaborate with the Director of Software Engineering, Digital Products to develop the architectural design of software systems, ensuring they are scalable, maintainable, and aligned with business goals.
- Oversee the implementation of key architectural initiatives, including microservices, cloud-based solutions, and API-driven development.
- Evaluate and integrate new technologies, frameworks, and tools that enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of the engineering team.
Quality Assurance and Performance:
- Ensure that all software development projects are delivered on time, within scope, and meet the highest quality standards.
- Implement and oversee continuous integration and continuous deployment (CI/CD) pipelines, automated testing, and code reviews.
- Monitor application performance, security, and reliability, adjusting as necessary to meet SLAs and customer expectations.
Innovation and Continuous Improvement:
- Stay current with industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices in software architecture and engineering.
- Foster a culture of innovation by encouraging experimentation, prototyping, and the exploration of new ideas.
- Continuously assess and improve engineering processes, tools, and methodologies to optimize efficiency and output.
Risk Management and Compliance:
- Ensure that software teams, both on-shore and off-shore, comply with industry standards and regulatory requirements, specifically SOC 2 Type 1 and Type 2.
- Develop and maintain disaster recovery and business continuity plans for critical systems.
HERE'S WHAT YOU'LL NEED
- Bachelor’s degree in computer science, software engineering, or a related field; Advanced degree or equivalent experience preferred.
- Minimum of 12 years of qualifying experience
- Extensive experience in the management of engineering teams, with a strong background in migration from legacy to modern stacks for complex web-based applications and services.
- Proven experience in a leadership role, with deep experience managing and scaling engineering teams and products in national markets.
- Deep understanding of modern software architecture patterns, cloud computing, microservices, APIs, CI/CD, Git, and DevOps practices.
- Strong problem-solving skills, with the ability to make sound decisions under pressure.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence and collaborate with stakeholders at all levels.
- Experience with Agile or Scrum methodologies and familiarity with industry-standard management tools required. Experience with Azure DevOps services and Microsoft Planner preferred.
The salary range for this position is $240,000 to $275,000 annually This salary range is the range we believe is the anticipated range of possible base compensation at the timing of the posting. We may ultimately pay more or less than the anticipated salary range for the position. Based on the position status, employees may be eligible for discretionary bonuses and a full benefit package including medical, dental and vision coverage and flexible spending account options and voluntary insurances. We have paid time off, flex-time schedules, remote work options and a 401k plan and employee perk programs. For a general overview of our benefits, please visit our careers page at https://www.cannondesign.com/careers/benefits. Actual compensation may vary from posting based on geographic location, work experience, education and/or skill level.
About the Team:
The Digital Products and FOS teams at CannonDesign are dedicated to delivering innovative solutions that drive business success and customer satisfaction. We support multiple internal clients and industry-recognized software platforms, like FOS Core and Simplebid. We offer a dynamic and collaborative work environment where you will have the opportunity to lead a talented engineering team and shape the future of our technology. If you are passionate about software architecture and engineering excellence, we invite you to apply and join our team.
ABOUT WORKING HERE
- We are relentless in our pursuit of client adoration (not simply satisfaction). Consistent delivery of the best service is what we are about.
- We are committed to ensuring our practice provides equal opportunities for all employees, as we strive to connect with communities around us and focus on the future of design. We support equity, diversity, and inclusion efforts that benefit all employees through the leadership of our DEI Council, our Employee Resource Groups which are open to everyone, and other community initiatives.
- We’re about communication and transparency here. If you want to talk to someone about an idea you have, or a challenge that needs addressing, we’re ready for you.
Please note that candidates can only apply to our positions on our company Careers site. It's not uncommon for scammers to create positions that look legitimate on other sites; never enter your information or apply for CannonDesign positions on any platform. Should an issue arise that you feel we should be aware of, please contact us. Please provide your resume and portfolio when applying.
As a condition of employment, all employees are expected to complete mandatory training, including compliance training, within required timeframes and adhere to our internal policies and our Code of Conduct.
Facility Optimization Solutions LLC. and CannonDesign is an Equal Opportunity Employer. CannonDesign is committed to maintaining a work environment that is free from any and all forms of unlawful discrimination and harassment. It is therefore the firm’s policy to prohibit discrimination and harassment against any applicant, CannonDesign employee, vendor, contractor, or client on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, pregnancy, veteran status, genetic information, citizenship status, or any other basis prohibited by applicable law. It is also CannonDesign’s policy to prohibit any and all forms of retaliation against any individual who has complained of harassing or discriminatory conduct, or participated in a firm or agency investigation into such complaints
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