Director of Software Engineering (US Eastern/Central Time Zone)

This position is posted by Jobgether on behalf of a partner company. We are currently looking for a Director of Software Engineering (US Eastern/Central Time Zone) in the United States.

In this role, you will lead and inspire a high-performing engineering organization responsible for developing and maintaining scalable SaaS products. You will oversee architecture modernization, implement best practices, and ensure the delivery of high-quality, maintainable, and performant software. Acting as both a strategic leader and hands-on technologist, you will mentor engineering teams, drive technical decision-making, and foster innovation through modern frameworks, development processes, and AI-enhanced tools. This position offers the opportunity to influence long-term technical strategy, improve system scalability, and support a collaborative, mission-driven environment focused on delivering impactful software solutions for government and public sector clients.

Accountabilities

• Lead the Platform Engineering Group, providing strategic and operational direction to ensure high performance and team growth.
• Define and evolve system architecture, promoting resilience, scalability, and maintainability across all products.
• Uphold and enhance development standards, processes, and best practices for high-quality, testable, and supportable software.
• Drive adoption of modern engineering practices, frameworks, and AI-powered tools to improve productivity, code quality, and delivery efficiency.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Product, QA, and Customer Success teams to align engineering efforts with business objectives.
• Identify, prioritize, and address technical debt to maintain long-term system health and agility.
• Support engineering operations, including resourcing, budgets, and project delivery management.

Requirements

• 10+ years of experience in software engineering, with a focus on SaaS-based systems.
• Proven experience leading and mentoring senior software engineers.
• Strong expertise in Agile methodologies and software development lifecycle management.
• Hands-on technical experience with Node.js, Angular, relational databases (MySQL preferred), AWS, and cloud-native architectures.
• Experience managing complex SaaS product development in high-growth environments.
• Excellent organizational, time management, and communication skills.
• Track record of fostering innovation, mentoring teams, and driving technical excellence.
• Ability to balance hands-on problem solving with strategic leadership and decision-making.

Benefits

• 💰 Competitive base salary: $180,000 – $195,000, with potential for performance-based bonuses.
• 📈 Equity package.
• 🏥 Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance plans.
• 🏦 401(k) plan with company match.
• 🌴 Flexible PTO policy, including floating holidays and volunteer days.
• 🤝 Parental leave and employee referral bonuses.
• 🌟 Opportunity to make a meaningful impact in government and public sector transparency.
• 🏢 Flexible remote work and collaborative, mission-driven environment.

Jobgether is a Talent Matching Platform that partners with companies worldwide to efficiently connect top talent with the right opportunities through AI-driven job matching.

When you apply, your profile goes through our AI-powered screening process designed to identify top talent efficiently and fairly.
🔍 Our AI evaluates your CV and LinkedIn profile thoroughly, analyzing your skills, experience, and achievements.
📊 It compares your profile to the job’s core requirements and past success factors to determine your match score.
🎯 Based on this analysis, we automatically shortlist the three candidates who best match the role.
🧠 When necessary, our human team may perform an additional manual review to ensure no strong profile is missed.

The process is transparent, skills-based, and free of bias — focusing solely on your fit for the role. Once the shortlist is completed, we share it directly with the company that owns the job opening. The final decision and next steps (such as interviews or assessments) are managed by their internal hiring team.

Thank you for your interest!