Director of Software Engineering

We're looking for a Director of Engineering to manage, develop, and scale our talented software engineering team to execute on technical development and delivery best practices. The role balances strategic team allocation with fostering a culture of high performance, ensuring the department meets client needs and delivers premier digital solutions.

Here's a list of duties and responsibilities you'd take on as a Modea Director of Engineering:

• Hire, manage, engage, and mentor a large, remote team of software engineers, fostering a collaborative and accountable culture.
• Guide the development of each team member through coaching and constructive feedback.
• Conduct formal performance reviews and manage compensation adjustments.
• Strategically resource developers to meet client needs and ensure optimum utilization of resources.
• Manage the Engineering budget to meet company financial goals.
• Advance the engineering practice by continuously implementing best practices and refining development processes in collaboration with other delivery leaders.
• Ensure a sound development discipline and execution across the full software development lifecycle.
• Provide high-level technical guidance to ensure the delivery of scalable, secure, and high-quality solutions.
• Occasionally contribute to billable client work as a subject matter expert.
• Perform other duties as assigned that are reasonably within the scope of this position.

Some critical competencies we'd like you to have are:

• Strategic & Technical Leadership: Guides the department's technical direction, establishes best practices, and drives a culture of quality and continuous improvement.
• People Development & Coaching: Actively develops team members through coaching, career planning, and performance management to build a high-performing and engaged team.
• Business & Consulting Acumen: Aligns engineering priorities with client needs and business goals, effectively managing resources in a fast-paced consulting environment.
• Communication & Interpersonal Skills: Communicates clearly and effectively with engineers, peers, and executive leadership to build strong relationships and foster collaboration.
• Managerial Courage & Accountability: Makes decisive calls on people and projects, addresses underperformance directly, and holds the team accountable for delivering results.
• Organizational Stewardship: Dedication to championing company values and embodying the mission and vision in all activities.

Here's a list of minimum requirements that are necessary for the role:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience. Will consider an equivalent combination of relevant education and experience.
• A minimum of 10 years of experience in software engineering, with a strong background in the definition, design, construction, and testing of software applications.
• A minimum of 5 years of direct people management experience leading software engineering teams of 10 or more.
• Proven experience managing technical teams within a digital consultancy, agency or similar client-facing environment.
• Demonstrated expertise in managing career development, performance, and engagement for a technical team.
• Experience in web application, mobile, and cloud-based service development.
• Experience with test automation, test-driven development, and automated deployment.
• Experience in an Agile software development environment; Scrum experience is a plus.

Candidates with the following will be considered preferred:

• Experience working in the healthcare industry

Work environment:

Modeans are able to work at any location in Virginia, Tennessee, or North Carolina, unless as otherwise required by job responsibilities. We offer a modern office located in Blacksburg, VA. Our office provides an indoor space with moderate temperatures and noise levels. This allows employees to choose a fully-office, fully-remote, or hybrid work experience. Employees may occasionally need to travel to our offices or other locations for items such as training or client visits. We will also provide employees with tools to do their job at home as well as in the office. 

Physical Demands:

Must be able to remain in a stationary position during the duration of the workday. Individuals must have the ability to constantly operate a computer. Must have the ability to converse with and exchange information to clients and coworkers both in person and through a computer. Capable of occasionally transporting items of 10 lbs or less to and from the office.

Additional Information:

Modea is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. Modea is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status.

We aspire to be an highly inclusive employer – providing fair and appropriate opportunities to as many people from different backgrounds as possible, being welcoming and meeting their needs as best we can. We are committed to keeping great people representative of a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills, not just because it's the right thing to do, but because we believe it makes Modea stronger.

You must be legally authorized to work in the United States for this position.

Modea participates in the E-Verify program.

Modea is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. Modea is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status.