Description

Manage a team that designs, develops, troubleshoots and debugs software programs for databases, applications, tools, networks etc.

As the Director of the Software Engineering division, you will lead and manage a high-performing team responsible for designing, developing, troubleshooting, and debugging complex software programs spanning databases, applications, tools, and distributed network systems. Leveraging your deep expertise in software architecture and operations, you will oversee software development initiatives that align with current and future design specifications. You will also drive enhancements within existing architectures and conceptualize innovative improvements to support scalable, resilient, and efficient software solutions.

Key Responsibilities

Lead, mentor, and manage a team of engineers focused on software development, operations, and distributed system
Oversee the design, development, testing, debugging, and deployment of software applications, operating systems, and database solution
Build and implement enhancements within the existing software architecture, while envisioning and driving architectural improvement
Establish and enforce operational policies through subordinate managers to ensure consistent and effective execution of engineering practice
Collaborate and negotiate with internal and external executive stakeholders on complex technical and policy matters to influence strategic directio
Maintain comprehensive functional expertise and a broad understanding of company operations to align software engineering efforts with business goal
Drive best practices in software development life cycle, quality assurance, and release management
Foster a culture of innovation, continuous improvement, and high performance within the engineering team
Provide regular reports and updates to executive leadership on progress, challenges, and resource requirements

Qualifications

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent experience
Minimum of 10 years of experience in software engineering, with significant experience in operations and distributed systems
Proven track record of leadership and people management in complex software development environments
Strong expertise in software architecture, including application, database, and systems design
Demonstrated ability to manage large-scale software projects and cross-functional teams
Excellent communication, negotiation, and analytical skills
Deep understanding of product development processes and operational considerations in distributed systems
Experience working with executive management and influencing policy at the organizational level

Preferred Skills

Experience with cloud-native architectures and microservices
Knowledge of modern DevOps practices and tools
Familiarity with large-scale distributed databases and networking technologies
Ability to drive technical vision and strategy

Responsibilities:

Lead, mentor, and manage a team of engineers focused on software development, operations, and distributed systems
Oversee the design, development, testing, debugging, and deployment of software applications, operating systems, and database solutions
Build and implement enhancements within the existing software architecture, while envisioning and driving architectural improvements
Establish and enforce operational policies through subordinate managers to ensure consistent and effective execution of engineering practices
Collaborate and negotiate with internal and external executive stakeholders on complex technical and policy matters to influence strategic direction
Maintain comprehensive functional expertise and a broad understanding of company operations to align software engineering efforts with business goals
Drive best practices in software development life cycle, quality assurance, and release management
Foster a culture of innovation, continuous improvement, and high performance within the engineering team
Provide regular reports and updates to executive leadership on progress, challenges, and resource requirements

Software Development Director (OCI)