Hybrid Director, Software Engineering

at EnergySolutions

• Job title: Director, Software Engineering
• Job type: Full Time
• Experience level: Lead
• Salary: $145,000 - $170,000 per year
• Degree requirement: No Education Requirement
• Tech skills: AWS, Azure, Cloud, Django, Google Cloud Platform, Java, Python
• Location requirements: Hybrid, United States

About the role

• Director of Software Engineering leading the Information Systems Software Engineering team at Energy Solutions. Managing cross-platform software developers and bridging technical execution with business strategy.

Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and scale multiple teams of 35+ engineers.
• Masterfully balance engineering resources between high-priority client consulting projects and long-term internal platform development.
• Serve as the final authority on software architecture and design patterns.
• Drive the adoption of modern engineering practices, e.g. Small/Frequent commits, CI/CD, and automated testing methodologies.
• Establish and enforce security controls, compliance standards, and data protection protocols across all client projects.
• Collaborate with product owners, project managers, business systems analysts and business partners to ensure client deliverables are shipped on time and within budget while avoiding technical debt.

Requirements

• 10+ years in software engineering, with at least 4+ years in a Director or Senior Management role leading teams of 25+ people.
• Deep roots in the Python ecosystem. You have built complex applications using Django. Exposure or experience with other programming ecosystems including Java and Mendix is a plus.
• Experience working in a Professional Services/Consultancy environment is highly preferred, alongside experience shipping SaaS/PaaS products.
• Strong understanding of relational databases and cloud infrastructure (AWS/Azure/GCP).
• Proven ability to influence partners while mentoring and maturing a software engineering team, including supervisors. You know how to delegate effectively and avoid micromanagement while staying informed.
• Exceptional communication skills, with the ability to translate technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders and clients.

Benefits

• Compensation is commensurate with experience and includes a generous retirement package.
• Energy Solutions provides an excellent benefits package including medical, dental and vision insurance, other pre-tax contribution plans and an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP).