Vertical Director, Software Engineering

Fullsteam

Vertical Director, Software Engineering leading development teams and driving AI-assisted development in a company dedicated to vertical software and embedded payments technology.

Posted 4/28/2026full-timeRemote • Alabama • 🇺🇸 United StatesLead💰 $115,140 - $150,000 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

.NETSQL

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead and contribute to software development efforts, writing and reviewing code to support critical projects and ensure high-quality deliverables
Lead and mentor a development team delivering high quality, scalable software platforms
Drive the adoption of AI-assisted development tools to increase team velocity and oversee the integration of machine learning models into the product suite
Oversee the full software development lifecycle, from planning and design to deployment and maintenance
Collaborate with Business Unit leadership team to understand priorities and business objectives, translating them into technical deliverables
Define and implement structured sprint cadences and other agile practices to improve velocity, predictability, and quality
Promote best practices in coding standards, testing, code reviews, and DevOps to ensure maintainability and scalability
Review technical designs and code, avoiding unnecessary complexity and ensuring the quality of deliverables
Maintain a flexible and adaptable development framework that can scale up to meet new market opportunities
Ensure stability and performance of software systems, proactively addressing any issues to meet Service Level Agreements (SLAs)
Optimize engineering talent across the vertical, balancing the maintenance of core systems with the delivery of high-priority modernization projects
Build and mentor high-performing engineering teams, identifying emerging leaders and ensuring a culture of high engagement and morale

Requirements

What you’ll need

Excellent written and verbal communication skills with both technical and non-technical audiences
Minimum 8+ years of professional experience
At least 6 years of experience in developing Web, SaaS, or Mobile products
Minimum 5+ years of experience directly leading or managing an engineering team
Demonstrated ability to solve challenging technical problems
Demonstrated ability to learn new technology and/or complex systems
Deep understanding of .NET/C# programming using Microsoft Visual Studio
Intermediate to Advanced knowledge of SQL using SQL Management Studio
Proven ability to decompose complex problems into discrete software deliverables
Coachable with a high integrity ownership mind-set
Self-starter with consistent track record of delivering high quality software in a pragmatic fashion

Benefits

Comp & perks

Inclusive workplace that values diversity of thought
Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer

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Hard Skills & Tools

.NETC#SQLWeb developmentSaaS developmentMobile developmentMachine learningAgile practicesDevOpsSoftware development lifecycle

Soft Skills

Communication skillsLeadershipMentoringProblem-solvingAdaptabilityTeam buildingEngagementIntegrityOwnership mindsetSelf-starter