JDXpert is looking for YOU!
As the Director, Software Engineering at JDXpert, you will oversee the engineering organization, setting the strategic vision for software development while ensuring alignment with business objectives. You will be a key leader, driving innovation, fostering collaboration, and championing excellence in software delivery. Your expertise in managing engineering teams, deep understanding of the .NET ecosystem, and experience with Agile methodologies will position you as a critical partner to leadership across the company.
As the Director, Software Engineering at JDXpert, you will oversee the engineering organization, setting the strategic vision for software development while ensuring alignment with business objectives. You will be a key leader, driving innovation, fostering collaboration, and championing excellence in software delivery. Your expertise in managing engineering teams, deep understanding of the .NET ecosystem, and experience with Agile methodologies will position you as a critical partner to leadership across the company.
What You’ll Do:
- Define and execute the engineering vision and strategy, ensuring alignment with company goals.
- Build, mentor, and inspire a high-performing engineering team, promoting career growth and technical excellence.
- Partner with Product Management, Sales, and Operations to shape the product roadmap and align development efforts with customer and business needs.
- Establish and refine software development processes, ensuring scalability, efficiency, and delivery of high-quality solutions.
- Lead the planning, prioritization, and execution of projects to meet company objectives, ensuring timely delivery and adherence to requirements.
- Stay ahead of industry trends and provide thought leadership on technology advancements, particularly within the SaaS and HR technology domains.
- Foster a culture of innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement within the engineering organization.
- Act as a key stakeholder in companywide strategic initiatives, representing the engineering perspective.
What you'll have:
- Bachelor's degree in computer science or a related field (or equivalent experience).
- 8+ years in SaaS software engineering.
- 5+ years managing software engineering teams.
- Strong Agile/Scrum experience (7+ years) and familiarity with tools like Jira and Azure DevOps.
- Strong understanding of scalable and configurable systems.
- Experience architecting and managing B2B SaaS software organizations.
- Exceptional leadership and team-building abilities.
- Strong strategic thinking and problem-solving, delegation skills.
- Excellent communication and collaboration capabilities across technical and non-technical audiences.
- Experience establishing and refining software development processes.
- Familiarity with Pendo or similar analytics platforms.
As a bonus, you’ll have:
- Agile Scrum Master and/or Product Owner certification.
- Experience with HR technology or similar SaaS industries.
- Background in data analytics tools and AI implementations.
- Experience integrating configurable systems with external applications.
This role reports to our SVP, Software Engineering & IT.