Director Of Digital Product Development

Summary

Join Gorilla Logic as a Director of Digital Product Development and lead a team in delivering cutting-edge SaaS solutions for a major client. You will be responsible for architectural vision, technical delivery, and client engagement. This role demands strong technical consulting experience, a deep understanding of multi-tenant SaaS architectures, and proven leadership in commercial software development. The position involves 80% client-facing work and 20% internal contributions. You will report to the Digital Product Development Service Area Lead and can be based in the US, Colombia, Costa Rica, or Mexico. Gorilla Logic offers a flexible work environment, impactful projects, accelerated learning opportunities, a collaborative culture, and comprehensive benefits.

Requirements

• 11+ years of experience in relevant fields
• Proven track record of leading large-scale, complex projects with a focus on SaaS architectures and cloud-native solutions
• Experience building multi-tenant SaaS applications and a deep understanding of AWS services and modern development stacks (JavaScript/Angular, Python, C#, containers, etc.)
• Exceptional collaboration skills, with the ability to earn credibility quickly with C-level executives
• Strong strategic thinking, project management, and risk management skills
• Highest level of English proficiency, both verbal and written, with an ability to effectively present ideas and information
• Proven ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
• Willingness to travel occasionally to client locations in the United States or Gorilla Logic offices in Costa Rica or Colombia as needed

Responsibilities

• Lead the architectural vision and direction for major client engagements, particularly focusing on the SaaS model
• Lead the team in understanding client business objectives and translating them into actionable technical solutions
• Develop and maintain technology roadmaps that align with the client's business goals and support their SaaS strategy
• Design comprehensive, scalable, and efficient solution options for multi-tenant applications
• Guide the creation of compelling, persuasive narratives in a client-ready format to propose solution options
• Ensure the production and maintenance of detailed documentation of solution designs, including diagrams of the solution architecture, integration points, and data flows
• Lead and inspire the development team in building critical software components, directly contributing to development efforts as needed
• Mobilize and coordinate team members for hands-on development activities, including coding, code reviews, and debugging, to ensure the quality and integrity of the solution
• Guide technical resources to estimate the effort and time required to deliver proposed solutions
• Provide high-level solution implementation plans, outlining solution effort, risk, and technical dependencies
• Provide strategic technical leadership and guidance to development teams to ensure delivery of expected client outcomes
• Establish and enforce technical standards and best practices for software development, platform engineering, and system integration
• Identify, assess, and mitigate technical risks throughout the project lifecycle
• Engage with senior client stakeholders to influence strategic decisions and drive innovation
• Act as a thought leader, sharing strategic guidance externally with clients and other audiences on emerging technologies, industry trends, and modern SaaS practices
• Represent Gorilla Logic at industry conferences and events to promote our technical capabilities
• Conduct client discovery calls to tell the Gorilla Logic story and credentialize our capabilities
• Partner with the Sales organization to provide technical leadership and a solutions-based approach for sales pursuits and proposals
• Support the Service Area Lead in evolving the portfolio of capabilities and solutions
• Participate as a senior leader within the Solution Engineering Leadership Team (SELT), contributing to the strategic direction and key decisions for the Solution Engineering organization
• Lead internal initiatives and knowledge sharing to enhance Gorilla Logic’s technical capabilities and service offerings
• Serve as a mentor and coach for Solution Architects, Experts, and other technical team members, fostering growth and development within the team
• Partner with talent acquisition to identify and prioritize required skills for job applicants and contribute to the hiring process

Benefits

• Flexible Work: Work remotely and enjoy the flexibility to manage your schedule
• Impactful Projects: Engage in high-impact digital product engineering projects for leading clients across various industries
• Accelerated Learning & Growth: Thrive in our fast-paced environment, where every project challenges you to grow
• Collaborative Culture: Work with a team that values collaboration and shared success
• Comprehensive Benefits: Enjoy a competitive compensation package that includes health and wellness benefits, retirement savings plans, paid time off, and parental leave