Offer summary

Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field; Master's preferred., Minimum 5 years of experience managing software engineering teams., Proven experience in full-stack software development, particularly with Java., Excellent communication, interpersonal, and leadership skills..

Key responsabilities:

Lead and mentor multiple software engineering teams, promoting continuous improvement.

Oversee the planning, execution, and delivery of software projects, ensuring high-quality releases.

Provide technical guidance and direction to engineering teams, ensuring adherence to best practices.

Collaborate with product managers to define project scope, requirements, and timelines.

Job description

The exciting world of scientific research is fueled by people with a passion for solving complex problems. At Cayuse, we are committed to our customers’ success by empowering organizations to conduct globally connected research that advances their impact on science, discovery and society. We build on that commitment with proven, integrated and easy-to-use technology that delivers exceptional value, and world class service and support that accelerates outcomes.

But we are more than just an empowering platform powered by advanced technologies. We are a collaboration of exceptional, highly skilled people with multi-disciplinary expertise, and are building our team to support our ambitious growth plans. Cayuse’s foundational strength comes from our customer and employee focused values and commitment to industry-leading solutions. It’s an exciting time to become a key member of our growing team.

We're seeking a dynamic and experienced Software Engineering Director to lead and empower our talented engineering teams. This is a hands-on leadership role that requires a blend of technical expertise, people management skills, and architectural knowledge. You will be responsible for driving the delivery of high-quality software while fostering a collaborative and high-performing engineering culture. This is your chance to bring teams to a new level while helping accelerate a growing company.

Responsibilities

Team Leadership & Management:

Lead, mentor, and coach multiple software engineering teams, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and professional growth.
Conduct regular performance reviews, provide constructive feedback, and develop individual growth plans.
Build and maintain strong relationships with team members, promoting open communication and collaboration.
Recruit, onboard, and retain top engineering talent.
Ensure that all team members are working efficiently and effectively.

Technical Leadership & Architecture:

Provide technical guidance and direction to engineering teams, ensuring adherence to best practices and architectural standards. You are accountable for delivering high quality software in an efficient, effective manner.
Help maintain consistency, communication and effort with resources spread across multiple continents.
Contribute to architectural discussions and decisions, offering insights based on your experience and understanding.
Maintain a strong understanding of our technology stack and stay up-to-date with emerging technologies.
Provide hands-on technical assistance when needed.

Project Management & Delivery:

Oversee the planning, execution, and delivery of software projects, ensuring timely and high-quality releases.
Collaborate with product managers and other stakeholders to define project scope, requirements, and timelines.
Monitor project progress, identify and mitigate risks, and resolve roadblocks.
Implement and refine agile development methodologies in collaboration with the PO Manager.

Full-Stack Development (~10%):

Maintain a working knowledge of full-stack development principles and practices.
Be able to understand and contribute to development and maintenance efforts.
Provide technical guidance and support to teams on full-stack development issues.
Have experience utilizing tools as part of a mature SDLC (Snyk, SonarCloud, CoPilot, etc.)

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related field (Master's degree preferred).
Minimum 5 years of experience managing software engineering teams.
Experience dealing with and helping to direct offshore and nearshore resources.
Proven experience in full-stack software development utilizing Java.
Understanding of software architecture principles and practices.
Experience with agile development methodologies (e.g., Scrum, Kanban).
Excellent communication, interpersonal, and leadership skills.
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced and dynamic environment.
Experience with cloud based technologies, preferably AWS.
Experience with CI/CD pipelines, preferably BitBucket.
Experience in code reviews.
Experience utilizing AI to help accelerate development efforts.
PostGres and React experience.

Benefits

Competitive Medical Benefits (PPO + HSA available)
Vision, Dental, Short-Term Disability fully covered by Cayuse
Unlimited PTO + Holidays + Flexible Work Schedule
Remote Work Stipend
Equal Paid Parental Leave
401k with Employer Matching
Quarterly Wellness Reimbursement
Remote Work Environment, supporting the Ultimate Employee Experience

Cayuse does not accept agency resumes. Please do not forward resumes to our jobs alias or any Cayuse employees. Cayuse is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.

Our culture is one of inclusion and belonging where everyone feels respected, treated justly, supported and nourished. We all share responsibility for creating and sustaining a work environment where differences are celebrated and we are empowered to strive for excellence. We’re proud to be an equal opportunity employer and actively seek to recruit, develop, and retain a diverse and talented workforce.

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