Director, Software Development

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Stamford, CT
Senior level
Information Technology • Internet of Things • Mobile • On-Demand • Software
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The Role
The Director of Software Development oversees software development professionals, driving strategic direction, establishing performance targets, and enhancing software engineering practices to achieve stable product delivery. This role includes project planning, managing budgets, promoting collaboration, and ensuring quality control in line with company goals.
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The Director of Software Development is responsible for strategic direction and management of software development professionals. Implement and enhance consistent software engineering practices to ensure stable product delivery that aligns with company initiatives and expectations. Support operations including technical services, code upgrades, and network operations. Direct project planning, capital budgeting and assist with business plan development. Ensure a high degree of cross functional communication and participation in line with product planning, deployment and support.
MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Actively and consistently support all efforts to simplify and enhance the customer experience.
  • Lead an innovative and collaborative work team in producing exceptional software.
  • Establish and measure performance targets for management of software development department.
  • Lead development of new software technology and initiatives which may include, but not limited to code architecture, development, and unit and near neighbor testing and related equipment requirements.
  • Develop an effective front line management team and assist them with developing their direct reports to drive a high performance culture and environment.
  • Evaluate and provide direction for new or existing technologies and current operational initiatives.
  • Evaluate, in conjunction with all levels of leadership, third party software solutions, code architecture, technical operations, strategic planning of releases, network operations, dispatch, and new product development and deployment.
  • Direct quality control programs for software development, software solutions and consistent operational procedures.
  • Review selections on bids for contracted projects, and provide recommendations as necessary.
  • Oversee capital budget process and executes approved budget plan.
  • Lead and participate in succession planning.
  • Assist in championing new technologies as we scale for the future.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.


Required Skills/Abilities and Knowledge

  • Ability to read, write, speak and understand English.
  • Ability to communicate in a clear and professional manner
  • Ability to take ownership and make technical decisions on software development projects
  • Ability to drive multiple projects and tasks
  • Ability to make decisions and solve problems while working under pressure
  • Ability to organize and delegate work to various levels of management and software professionals
  • Advanced knowledge of current software development methodologies and practices
  • Experience leading teams in an Agile/Scrum environment.
  • In-depth Knowledge of Java, JavaScript or Python and modern software approaches and architectures


Required Education
BA/BS in Information Technology, Computer Science, related field or equivalent work experience
Required Related Work Experience and Number of Years
Software Engineering experience - 8+ years
Leadership experience - 5+ years
Preferred Skills/Abilities and Knowledge
Advanced knowledge of company products and services
Comprehensive understanding of platform architecture and infrastructure
Comprehensive understanding of distributed computing and full-stack solutions
Project management experience
WORKING CONDITIONS
Office environment
Travel as required
ISW750 2025-49777 2025
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Get to Know Us Charter Communications is known in the United States by our Spectrum brands, including: Spectrum Internet®, TV, Mobile and Voice, Spectrum Networks, Spectrum Business and Spectrum Reach. When you join us, you're joining a strong community of 95,000 employees working together to serve nearly 32 million customers in 41 states and keep them connected to what matters most.
Who You Are Matters Here We're committed to growing a workforce that reflects our communities, and providing equal opportunities for employment and advancement. EOE, including disability/vets.

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Stamford, CT
93,000 Employees
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Year Founded: 1993

What We Do

Our Product and Technology team creates, develops, and operates the nation’s fastest mobile service, most reliable internet service, most viewed live TV app, and the most advanced WiFi, serving nearly 100 million users and 500 million devices. We are transforming the next era of connectivity and entertainment experiences together.
 
The diversity of experience available within Spectrum’s Product and Technology team is unmatched and there are opportunities to grow your career as a designer, architect, engineer, developer, operator, or data scientist.  We are creative, disciplined, hard-working, complex-problem solvers that believe in collaborating to deliver the highest quality customer experience.

Why Work With Us

At Spectrum, we continually refine technology, process, and structure. We are committed to delivering a superior network infrastructure, the most competitive products, and highly rated customer experiences. Our talented team of experts deploys technology solutions and builds systems and tools for our employees to provide exceptional operations.

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