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Director, Software Engineering
SAE InternationalDirector of Software Engineering leading technology strategy and overseeing full stack applications in a hybrid role. Focusing on team leadership, quality assurance, and budget management.
Core Competencies
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Demonstrates extensive experience in leading software engineering teams and developing full stack applications, with a strong focus on microservices architecture and automated testing. Proven ability to align technology strategy with business objectives and manage budgets effectively.
Highest-signal resume keywords
Full Stack Application DevelopmentMicroservices Architecture DesignInfrastructure as Code (IaC)Automated TestingLeadership and People Management
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Hard Skills
Software EngineeringMicroservicesAutomated TestingDevOps PracticesBudget Management
Soft Skills
LeadershipPeople ManagementBusiness Acumen
Industry Keywords
Technology StrategySoftware Engineering StandardsHigh-Performing Teams
Tech Stack
Tools & technologiesMicroservices
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Provide the overall leadership for the technology strategy
- Responsible for full stack applications and platforms including micro-services
- Help establish software engineering standards and guidelines
- Drive quality through automated testing and high platform performance
- Monitor and manage budget for software engineering teams
Requirements
What you’ll need- 10+ years of progressive software engineering experience
- 7+ years of hands-on development in modern technologies
- 7+ years leading and developing high-performing software engineering teams
- 3+ years of experience designing and operating Microservices architectures in a production environment
- Exceptional leadership and people-management skills
- Experience with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) and modern DevOps practices
- Strong business acumen, with the ability to translate business needs into scalable technical solutions
Benefits
Comp & perks- Professional development
- Occasional travel may be required (up to 10%)
- Hybrid role with regular in-office presence required