Director Software Engineering

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We are Optimum, a leader in the fast-paced world of connectivity, and we're on the hunt for enthusiastic professionals to join our team! We understand that connectivity isn't just a luxury anymore - it's a necessity that empowers lives, fuels businesses, and drives innovation. A career at Optimum means you'll be enabling progress and enhancing lives by providing reliable, high-speed connectivity solutions that keep the world connected. We owe our success to our amazing product, commitment to our people and the connections we make in every community.
If you are resourceful, collaborative, team-oriented and passionate about delivering consistent excellence, Optimum is the Company for you!
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Job Summary
The Director of Software Engineering is a visionary leader and a hands-on technologist who will drive the technical strategy, development, and delivery of complex software solutions for customer and agent-facing applications. This individual will be responsible for leading the engineering teams developing APIs and UIs running in Google Cloud, APIs, leveraging AI where possible. They will collaborate closely with product, design, and other functional teams to define and execute a technology roadmap that aligns with business objectives.
Responsibilities

• Collaborate with stakeholders to develop and maintain a technology roadmap that aligns with product and business goals.
• Provide expert guidance on software architecture, design patterns, and best practices. Lead architectural reviews and ensure the quality of technical solutions.
• Identify opportunities to leverage new technologies to enhance products and services.
• Drive multi-scrum technology feasibility assessment, ensuring timely delivery and exceptional quality of software solutions.
• Proactively identify and resolve technical challenges and roadblocks across teams and functions.
• Author and present technical documents, whitepapers, and presentations to communicate the technology vision and roadmap to diverse audiences.
• Lead and mentor multiple teams of software engineers, fostering a culture of collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement.
• Conduct performance reviews, provide feedback, and create development plans for team members.
• Participate in the recruitment and hiring of top engineering talent.
• Coach and mentor engineering leaders and managers.
• Contribute to financial planning and modeling for technology initiatives.
• Identify and implement process improvements to enhance development efficiency and quality.
• Partner with product management to define product roadmaps and requirements.
• Communicate effectively with stakeholders at all levels, providing regular updates and managing expectations.
• Work closely with other functions, such as Tech Support, to align on technology strategy and execution.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science or related field.
• Minimum of ten years of progressive experience in software engineering, including 5+ years in a leadership role.
• Proven expertise in software architecture, design, and development.
• Demonstrated ability to lead and inspire high-performing engineering teams.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain complex technical concepts to non-technical audiences.
• Proven track record of solving complex technical and organizational challenges.
• Strong understanding of business goals and the ability to align technology strategy with those goals.
• Experience in Agile development methodologies and cloud technologies.
• Familiarity with cloud technologies.
• Experience in a regulated industry.

At Optimum, we're fueled by our four core pillars: Taking Ownership, Upholding Transparency, Creating Community, and Demonstrating Expertise. Our commitment to empowering employees to take responsibility and embrace proactive problem-solving underpins Taking Ownership. Upholding Transparency is at the core of our culture, with open and honest communication fostering trust among our dedicated team and loyal customers. Creating Community is more than a goal; it's our daily commitment to fostering an environment of collaboration, innovation, and positivity. Demonstrating expertise is a promise we uphold through continuous learning and engagement with our customers to consistently deliver top-quality products and services. These pillars not only shape our culture but define Optimum as a place of excellence, trustworthiness, and thriving community, and we invite you to be a part of our journey.
If you have the drive to succeed and are ready to embark on a thrilling career, seize this opportunity today, and join our winning team, so together, we'll shape the future of connectivity.
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This position is identified as being performed in/or reporting to company operations in New York State. Salary ranges are supplied in compliance with New York State law. Pay is competitive and based on a number of job-related factors, including skills and experience. The starting pay rate/range at time of hire for this position in the posted location is $155,509.00 - $222,156.00 / year. The rate/range provided herein is the anticipated pay at the time of hire, and does not reflect future job opportunity.
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