Director Of Software Engineering

Company: Optimus - People. Solutions. Delivered.

Location: Houston, TX

Posted on: July 01

A key Optimus client is seeking a Director of Software Engineering for our client located in Houston, TX. This is a permanent role onsite 4 days a week in the office. US Citizens, Green Card holders and all other parties authorized to work in the US are encouraged to apply. We are unable to provide H1 visa sponsorship at this time. Please send your resume to [email protected]. No third party agencies at this time.

Responsibilities:

• Responsible for providing integration solutions across the enterprise systems, such as HR, Finance, etc.
• Responsible for leading the Service Now platform and collaborating across the technology organization to deliver Service Now solutions to achieve customer satisfaction.
• Expand the team's focus from platform-specific expertise to software engineering and automation. These professionals should view platforms like ServiceNow and other tools as automation enablers for a specific functionnot the core of their work.
• Position the team as a strategic driver of automation and innovation across the enterprise, capable of solving complex problems and delivering transformative results.
• Lead the adoption of modern software development practices, including AI, automation, and cloud-native architectures.
• Ensure seamless adoption of new technologies with existing enterprise platforms.
• Establish best practices in software engineering, DevSecOps, and automation.
• Team & Talent Development
• Build a culture of accountability, continuous learning, innovation, and problem-solving.
• Provide mentorship and career growth opportunities for the team.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's Degree Computer Science or related field Req
• 15+ years of experience in leading software engineering, platform development and enterprise automation teams. Required
• Knowledge and experience with emerging trends and developments in PaaS, Saas, AI, Machine learning, RPA & other digital technologies Required
• Deep experience with cloud architectures and deployment is a must. Required
• Must have hands-on experience with AWS or Azure. Required
• Strong background in computer science, software architecture, cloud computing, AI/ML, and enterprise integration.
• Fluent with modern development practices, microservices, and DevSecOps.
• Strong communication skills to engage with executives, engineers, and cross-functional teams.
• Leads by example.
• Ability to code and showcase new technologies to the team and stakeholders.

Ideal Candidate:

Pragmatic technologist with broad experience in solving complex problems with simple, efficient, and automated solutions. Has led teams to develop full-stack software applications across on-prem and cloud environments. Passionate about understanding user needs and creating solutions that prioritize usability and customer experience. A continuous learner who actively explores emerging technologies to drive innovation and efficiency.