Director of Software Engineering

Summary

Join PerfectServe, a fast-growing healthcare technology company, as their Director of Software Engineering! Lead and mentor a team of software engineers, setting the technical direction for our healthcare scheduling platform. This strategic role requires overseeing project delivery, managing budgets, and collaborating across departments. You will define and implement technical strategies aligned with company objectives, ensuring high-quality software solutions. PerfectServe offers a remote-first work environment and a comprehensive benefits package.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related experience
• 10+ years of experience in software development, with at least 5 years in a leadership role
• Proven track record of leading engineering teams and delivering SaaS software projects
• Strong foundation in software development principles, architecture, and system design
• Experience with programming languages (Python, .NET, React, and Rails)
• Knowledge of cloud computing (AWS) DevOps, CI/CD, and microservices architecture
• Understanding of data structures, algorithms, and performance optimization
• Experience managing and scaling engineering teams
• Strong ability to mentor, coach, and develop engineers and managers
• Expertise in agile development methodologies (Scrum, Kanban, SAFe)
• Experience in setting technical direction and creating software roadmaps
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, with a focus on delivering high-quality software solutions

Responsibilities

• Build, guide, and mentor a team of software engineers
• Foster a culture of innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement
• Oversee hiring, training, and performance evaluations
• Define and implement technical strategies and roadmaps aligned with company objectives
• Set engineering standards and ensure adherence to best practices in coding, testing, and deployment
• Oversee the design, development, and delivery of high-quality software products and services
• Manage project deadlines, resource allocation, and prioritization
• Ensure successful product releases in collaboration with product management and other stakeholders
• Manage the department's budget and resource distribution
• Establish metrics and monitoring systems to track performance, productivity, and customer satisfaction
• Address security concerns and ensure compliance with regulatory standards
• Facilitate communication and collaboration within the engineering team and across departments
• Work with executive leadership to align technical direction with business goals
• Partner with other business areas to create software roadmaps and drive software excellence

Benefits

• Remote first work environment
• Health, Dental, Vision, Life and Disability Insurance options available day one
• 401K - with match and immediately vested
• 17 company holidays, 2 floating holidays plus competitive paid time off policy
• Internal Advancement Opportunities