Director of Development

This is a remote position.

Overview

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic direction and oversight for the development team, ensuring alignment with the company's vision, goals, and product roadmap.
  
• Manage the full software development lifecycle, from ideation and planning to implementation, testing, and deployment.
  
• Foster a culture of continuous learning and professional growth, encouraging team members to regularly upskill and stay ahead of industry trends.
  
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including product management, design, and operations, to ensure seamless integration and delivery of high-quality products.
  
• Establish and maintain best practices for software development, code quality, and testing methodologies.
  
• Identify and implement process improvements, tools, and technologies to enhance team productivity and efficiency.
  
• Manage project timelines, budgets, and resource allocation to ensure successful delivery of projects.
  
• Recruit, mentor, and develop a high-performing team of software engineers and developers, fostering a positive and inclusive work environment.
  
• Represent the development team in executive-level meetings and stakeholder presentations, effectively communicating technical concepts and project status.
  

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience.
  
• Minimum of 4 years of experience as a Director of Development or a similar leadership role in software development.
  
• Proven track record of successfully leading and managing distributed teams in a remote-first environment.
  
• Extensive experience in software development methodologies, such as Agile, Scrum, or Kanban.
  
• Strong technical background with hands-on experience in coding and software development.
  
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and leadership skills, with the ability to inspire and motivate teams.
  
• Demonstrated ability to foster a culture of continuous learning and professional growth.
  
• Proficiency in project management tools and techniques, including resource allocation, risk management, and stakeholder management.
  
• Comfortable leading multiple team managers and an overall headcount of roughly two dozen team members.
  
• Familiarity with cloud computing platforms, containerization, and DevOps practices.
  
• Ability to stay up-to-date with emerging technologies, industry trends, and best practices.
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in the SaaS industry or with developing cloud-based applications.
  
• Proficiency in programming languages and frameworks relevant to our technology stack.
  
• Proven success in leading and mentoring high-performing teams.
  
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills, with the ability to make data-driven decisions.
  

Character Traits

• Ability to inspire and motivate the team, fostering a collaborative and inclusive environment.
  
• Continuous learning mindset: Commitment to personal and professional growth, encouraging the team to regularly upskill and stay ahead of industry trends.
  
• Excellent communication: Effective communication skills, both written and verbal, to convey complex technical concepts to diverse audiences.
  
• Strategic thinking: Ability to think strategically and align development efforts with the company's vision and goals.
  
• Adaptability: Flexibility to navigate change and pivot strategies as needed in a dynamic and fast-paced environment.
  
• Integrity and accountability: Demonstrate a strong sense of ethics, ownership, and accountability for the team's deliverables and outcomes.
  

Benefits