Position Summary:
Our client is seeking a Director of Development with a unique blend of software product development, data architecture, and software engineering leadership experience. In this pivotal role, you will work closely with external resources, data analysts, software engineers, and market-facing teams to manage and drive the product development and software engineering roadmap.
You will provide visionary technical leadership to a dynamic team of engineers, focusing on building next-generation systems for the gaming and hospitality sectors. This role requires a balance of strategic leadership, technical expertise, and a commitment to delivering innovative and high-quality software solutions.
Responsibilities:
- Technical Leadership: Provide strategic direction in software development, with a strong focus on JavaScript and Node.js expertise.
- Team Management: Lead, mentor, and support a diverse team of engineers, developers, and technical staff to meet project objectives.
- Project Oversight: Collaborate cross-functionally to ensure successful project execution aligned with business goals.
- Technical Vision: Define and implement best practices across teams to ensure high-quality, scalable, and maintainable software solutions.
- Agile Practices: Drive the adoption of agile methodologies to enhance development efficiency and team collaboration.
- Collaboration: Foster a positive and collaborative work environment while maintaining alignment with business needs.
- Code Quality: Ensure the delivery of high-quality code that meets industry standards and best practices.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Education: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
- Technical Expertise: Proficiency in JavaScript, ES6, TypeScript, and Node.js.
- Leadership Experience: 5+ years in software development, including 2+ years in a leadership role.
- Front-end Knowledge: Experience with front-end technologies (HTML, CSS, etc.) and familiarity with database technologies.
- Agile Development: Strong knowledge of agile methodologies and project management practices.
- Strategic Thinking: Demonstrated ability to align technology strategies with business objectives.
HireRising is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace where all employees are valued and empowered to contribute to our success. We are an equal opportunity employer and make hiring decisions based on qualifications, merit, and business needs, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other protected characteristic under applicable laws.
