Our client is seeking a talented Software Engineering leader that's come up the ranks, has led application modernization efforts and seeking the challenge of defining future state technology strategy and platforms to help eliminate technical debt, increase speed of delivery and reusability by leveraging microservices, APIs, modern frontend frameworks and DevOps platforms.
Specifically, responsible for managing, leading, and directing staff initially consisting of seven (7+) FTE’s; Solutions Architect +Software Engineers supporting all web-based application design and development for the enterprise custom software solutions. Additionally, responsible for directing the efforts of offshore development teams as needed.
Deliver vision and strategy for the development team but also the IT organization at large relative to reducing existing technical debt as well as determining future state technology solutions to achieve strategic and business objectives. Direct planning and implementation of enterprise systems in support of business operations to improve cost effectiveness, service quality and business development.
You'll Provide:
- Business engagement - work closely with VPs, SVPs and C-suite
- Strategic Leadership - current state assessment, define future state technology strategy
- Team Leadership & Development - turn around and build a high performing Dev team
- Operational Excellence - Define SDLC, implement best practices ensure adherence
- Technology Leadership - define, champion and lead the adoption of the future state
Core Competencies:
- Ability to assess current and future talent - Get the right people on the bus.
- Exceptional Leadership skills - coaching, mentoring, and developing talent.
- Outstanding communication skills – ability to convey complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
- Strategic vision - ability to develop and maintain future state assessments and roadmaps relative to the needs and goals of the firm.
Required Background and Experience:
- 8+ years of I.T. experience to include developing strategy, technology roadmaps and driving execution to improve delivery of IT Services.
- 3-5+ years managing Software Engineers, Developers, etc.
- Previous Software Engineering background. Came up the ranks of AppDev delivering web-based enterprise class solutions.
- Proven track-record “turning-around” Development teams and turning them into high performing teams.
- Demonstrated success in transforming technical debt into modern, scalable solutions.
- Technology Agnostic mindset with previous technical competence in Python, PHP or PERL
- Deep understanding of web technologies (JavaScript, CSS, HTML)
- Extensive experience with REST APIs, microservices and cloud platforms (AWS, Azure)
Additional background a significant plus:
- Experience leading modernization initiatives such as migrating legacy systems to modern frameworks.
- Familiarity with modern frontend frameworks (e.g., React, Angular, Vue.js)
- Knowledge of DevOps practices and tools
- MS .Net framework, C#, SQL Server a plus
