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Director Software Development- Internal IT (R-18891)

At Rackspace, we accelerate the value of the cloud during every phase of digital transformation.

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Job Description Summary:

The Director of Software Development will play a key leadership role in shaping and executing our technology strategy. This individual will be responsible for overseeing the development and maintenance of our software applications, ensuring they align with business objectives, meet high-quality standards, and contribute to the overall success of the company.
Director Software Development -Internal IT , is a critical role in driving the development of software solutions that supports the internal operations and objective of the organization.

Position Overview:

The Director of Software Development will play a key leadership role in shaping and executing our technology strategy. This individual will be responsible for overseeing the development and maintenance of our software applications, ensuring they align with business objectives, meet high-quality standards, and contribute to the overall success of the company.

Responsibilities:

Strategic Planning:

  • Collaborate with executive leadership to define and execute the application development strategy in alignment with overall business objectives.
  • Stay abreast of industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices to drive innovation and maintain a competitive edge.

Team Leadership:

  • Lead and mentor high-performing teams of application developers, fostering a culture of collaboration, innovation, and continuous learning.
  • Establish and communicate clear expectations for performance, accountability, and professional development.

Project Management:

  • Oversee the full software development life cycle, from concept to delivery, ensuring projects are completed on time and within budget.
  • Implement and refine project management methodologies to optimize efficiency and effectiveness.

Quality Assurance:

  • Define and implement robust quality assurance processes to ensure the delivery of high-quality, reliable software applications.
  • Establish and monitor key performance indicators to measure and improve the performance of the development team.

Collaboration:

  • Work closely with cross-functional teams and business stakeholders to ensure seamless integration of applications into the overall technology ecosystem.
  • Foster effective communication and collaboration between development teams and other departments.

Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
  • Proven experience (10+ years) in a leadership role overseeing application development teams.
  • Strong understanding of software development methodologies, best practices, and emerging technologies.
  • Demonstrated success in delivering complex software projects on time and within budget.
  • Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
  • Experience in strategic planning and execution.
  • Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities.

About Rackspace Technology

We are the multicloud solutions experts. We combine our expertise with the world’s leading technologies — across applications, data and security — to deliver end-to-end solutions. We have a proven record of advising customers based on their business challenges, designing solutions that scale, building and managing those solutions, and optimizing returns into the future. Named a best place to work, year after year according to Fortune, Forbes and Glassdoor, we attract and develop world-class talent. Join us on our mission to embrace technology, empower customers and deliver the future.

More on Rackspace Technology

Though we’re all different, Rackers thrive through our connection to a central goal: to be a valued member of a winning team on an inspiring mission. We bring our whole selves to work every day. And we embrace the notion that unique perspectives fuel innovation and enable us to best serve our customers and communities around the globe. We welcome you to apply today and want you to know that we are committed to offering equal employment opportunity without regard to age, color, disability, gender reassignment or identity or expression, genetic information, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity status, military or veteran status, nationality, ethnic or national origin, race, religion or belief, sexual orientation, or any legally protected characteristic. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know.

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About the job

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Jun 07, 2024

Posted on

Apr 08, 2024

Job type

Full Time

Experience level

Director

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India +/- 0 hours

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At Rackspace, we accelerate the value of the cloud during every phase of digital transformation. By managing apps, data, security, and multiple clouds, we are the best choice to help customers get to the cloud, innovate with new technologies, and maximize their IT investments. As a recognized Gartner Magic Quadrant leader, we are uniquely positioned to close the gap between the complex reality of today and the promise of tomorrow. Passionate about customer success, we provide unbiased expertise, based on proven results, across all the leading technologies. And across every interaction worldwide, we deliver Fanatical Experience TM — the best customer service experience in the industry. Rackspace has been honored by Fortune, Forbes, Glassdoor, and others as one of the best places to work.

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