Job Description

We are seeking a hands-on Director of Software Development to lead and guide the development team on a day-to-day basis.

This is a leadership role for a highly technical individual who can oversee execution, enforce timelines, improve development processes, and ensure high-quality software delivery.

The ideal candidate will combine strong technical expertise with operational discipline, playing a key role in shaping the software development lifecycle while remaining actively involved in problem-solving and technical decision-making.

Responsibilities:

Technical Leadership & Team Execution:

• Provide daily technical direction, mentorship, and oversight to the development team
• Review code, resolve blockers, and ensure quality, consistency, and accountability
• Step into development work, debugging, or technical problem-solving when required
• Establish and enforce timelines, ensuring on-time and high-quality delivery
• Identify skill gaps, support team development, and assist with hiring decisions
• Promote a productive, accountable, and solution-focused development environment

Software Development Lifecycle & Delivery:

• Partner with leadership to define priorities, timelines, and deliverables
• Oversee all phases of development, including new builds, enhancements, maintenance, and support
• Continuously improving workflows, QA/testing standards, documentation, and release readiness
• Ensure systems are built for performance, scalability, usability, and long-term maintainability
• Support automation and AI initiatives to enhance operational efficiency and data-driven processes

Deployments & Technical Standards:

• Oversee release planning, production deployments, and version control practices
• Ensure proper rollback planning and post-deployment support processes
• Advise leadership on architecture, system improvements, technical risks, and security practices
• Maintain high standards for data integrity, access control, and system reliability

Collaboration & Business Support:

• Communicate clearly across technical and non-technical stakeholders
• Work cross-functionally to clarify requirements, solve issues, and align solutions with business needs
• Provide transparency around risks, timelines, and progress

Qualifications:

• 5+ years of software development experience, including senior-level technical leadership
• Strong full-stack experience (e.g., .NET, C#, SQL Server, NestJS, Git)
• Solid front-end knowledge (e.g., Angular, React, UI/UX principles)
• Proven experience leading developers, reviewing code, and managing delivery from planning through deployment
• Strong communication, ownership, attention to detail, and accountability
• Ability to balance strategic oversight with hands-on technical involvement

Ideal Candidate:

The ideal candidate is a hands-on technical leader who thrives on improving execution, building structure, and elevating team performance. They are comfortable leading from the front, enforcing standards, managing releases, and stepping into technical challenges when needed.

This individual is steady, reliable, and composed under pressure, able to manage shifting priorities while maintaining clear direction and stability for the team. They take ownership of outcomes and are motivated to drive long-term success through strong leadership and technical excellence.

Location: Upper Saddle River NJ
Salary: $180K