Software Engineering Director jobs in Arlington, VA

Software Engineering Director directs and oversees the software engineering function in developing, releasing, and maintaining software applications/operating systems according to business needs. Establishes policies and procedures that produce high-quality software product and service. Being a Software Engineering Director requires a bachelor's degree. Typically reports to top management. The Software Engineering Director manages a departmental sub-function within a broader departmental function. Creates functional strategies and specific objectives for the sub-function and develops budgets/policies/procedures to support the functional infrastructure. Deep knowledge of the managed sub-function and solid knowledge of the overall departmental function. To be a Software Engineering Director typically requires 5+ years of managerial experience. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)

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Director, Software Engineering
  • APEI
  • Charles Town, WV FULL_TIME
  • Description

    Director Software Engineering
    American Public Education, Inc.

    American Public Education, Inc (APEI) is seeking a talented hands-on Director for Software Engineering and will be responsible for leading, delivering, and supporting Enterprise Software products and solutions for APEI and its Educational Units. The candidate is accountable for solutions, development, delivery, operations, and support and will champion continuous improvement and overall team performance. The Director, Software Engineering will provide leadership to work effectively and efficiently in a dynamic, fast-paced environment, collaborating with internal and external software and data engineering, infrastructure, operation/support, project management, business analysis, architecture, and business departments/groups. This is an extraordinary opportunity to lead and expand enterprise software engineering and data related strategies and technologies within a diverse and growing organization.

    The Director, Software Engineering is an expert in software development practices, methodologies, and frameworks for on-premises and cloud based solutions, including custom and COTS. She/he will have extensive experience with software delivery, data integration with near real-time and batch, API development, and project management with proven track record on on-time and on-budget project execution. She/he will be responsible for leading the software engineering team, mentorship, and assistance to IT and Business teams to identify, define, analyze, and implement solutions with high scalability, performance, and 24x7 availability. The Director, Software Engineering has direct and indirect reports. This position reports directly to the VP, Software & Data Engineering.

    Responsibilities:

    • Must have deep hands-on experience delivering and implementing software applications, integrations, and processes for on-premises and Cloud-based technologies with Azure Cloud, .NET, RDBMS, EBS, ETL, MS SQL Server, SSIS, and/or custom/COTS such as Salesforce, Boomi, Great Plains, and Anthology.
    • Develops and enhances software development practices and methods to continuously improve software services that include project/product delivery, support, operations, maintenance, and application enhancements.
    • Demonstrates a strategic Service Oriented and Event Driven Architecture perspective to achieve competitive advantage and provides thought and consultative leadership.
    • Accountable to manage, mentor, coordinate, and optimize associate and partner resources, both on/offshore, to satisfy internal and external objectives and targets.
    • Works closely with IT teams and vendors to ensure projects follow SDLC/PLC, delivered on-time and on-budget with quality, along with improving operational and functional capabilities.
    • May lead creation or support of project plans, solution design, as well as data and process models.
    • Develops capacity/demand plan to effectively manage current and forecasted project staffing and skill requirements.
    • Formalizes policies, tools, methods, and standard operating procedures (SOP) with documentation and training as and where needed, manages vendor relationships for software support, resolution assistance, and escalations.
    • Analyzes complex facts to make sound decisions and the ability to develop innovative and creative delivery solutions to achieve tactical and strategic objectives.
    • Proactive in the identification, communication, and resolution of issues that may negatively impact a project or initiative; seeks innovative ways to remove/overcome obstacles.
    • Maintains review at Executive/Director level project delivery, operational, and support performance and improvement opportunities.
    • Ensures Disaster Recovery/Crisis Management/Business Continuity plans are established and tested.
    • Learns, stays current, and establishes improvement opportunities with people, process, and technology, leveraging current and creating new KPI/metrics and targets; compliments enterprise needs and wants.
    • Responsible for Change Management and contributes to Project/Release Plan.
    • Strong experience with development and operational support, including monitoring, flow/log mgmt., operational targets, automated alerts, etc.
    • Conducts associate performance reviews, career development, and coaching as and when needed.
    • Performs other duties as assigned.

    Requirements:

    • Expertise people leadership and hands-on for software architecture, solutioning, design, integration, development, security, and project delivery methodology that include waterfall and agile/scrum.
    • Strong hands-on experience developing and implementing software solutions for on-premises and Cloud-based technologies with custom .NET and development based on Microsoft and Azure technologies and COTS such as to Salesforce, Boomi, OutSystems, Great Plains, Onbase, Sitefinity, and Metastorm.
    • Strong experience with application performance management, monitoring, logging, error-handling frameworks, and diagnostics/RCA.
    • Strong in Microsoft Azure Services such as Kubernetes, CI/CD, DevOps, App Services, Functions, Storage, SQL Database, Virtual Machines, CLI, PowerShell, Key Vault, and Power Automate.
    • Solid experience with consistent delivery of software initiatives per plan and budget.
    • Strong experience with application architecture including Service-Oriented and Event-Driven architecture practices.
    • Deep experience developing and integrating data, data models, ETL process, CDC tools and MS SQL proficiency.
    • Proactive, takes initiative and sets priorities, including for others, meet deadlines, and manage projects.
    • Solid understanding of networking concepts, such as virtual networks, subnets, network security groups, firewall, and load balancer.
    • Strong problem solving, critical thinking, troubleshooting, and analytical skills to set up and interpret logic, data tables, and rule relationships.
    • Extensive understanding of the data structures and data modeling; batch and real-time data integration.
    • Planning and estimating software projects, risks, and leads communication and execution of strategy and objectives.
    • Proven track record in meeting project commitments and managing staff while overseeing the development of multiple, concurrent projects with onshore/offshore resources.
    • Strong management skills with ability to effectively collaborate with Sr. Managers, Directors, and PMs.
    • Experience working in a 24x7 environment; ability to work flexible hours and be on-call.
    • Highly self-motivated, self-directed, and attentive to detail.
    • Ability to present ideas in business and user-friendly language.
    • Leads organizational improvements and advances resources with new opportunities.
    • Excellent verbal and written communication skills, ability to communicate effectively with all levels of the organization from engineers to C-Level executives.
    • Minimum of 12 years of overall IT experience with 5 years having led software engineering and development teams and delivered complex software solutions that support a 24x7 enterprise.

    *Please note that you may be asked to provide your Web portfolio in addition to your application and resume.

    Education:

    • Bachelor's degree preferred.

    About Us:

    Online, on campus and in the workplace, we provide higher education and training to our country's heroes - military service members, veterans, nurses, government employees, and motivated professionals that want to make a difference. American Public Education, Inc. educates service-minded students, ranging from the military, public service, federal agencies, and nursing communities, through American Public University System (APUS), Hondros College of Nursing (HCON), Rasmussen University and Graduate School USA (GSUSA).

    It is the policy of American Public Education, Inc. (APEI) to afford equal opportunity to all qualified persons. We treat all qualified individuals equally as to their recruitment, hiring, assignments, advancements, compensation, and all other terms and conditions of employment. American Public Education, Inc. does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, or physical, mental, or sensory disability, or any other characteristic protected by law.

    Colorado, California, Washington and NYC Pay Transparency Statement

    If you are a resident of Colorado, California, Washington or New York City and this role is available remotely, you may be eligible to receive additional information about the compensation and benefits for this role, which we will provide upon request. Please send an email to





     

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Senior Director, Software Engineering
  • Default (MSD)
  • Rockville, MD FULL_TIME
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Director, Software Engineering Operations
  • Exiger
  • Mc Lean, VA FULL_TIME
  • Status: HybridExiger Product and Technology is an experienced team of software professionals with a wide range of specialties and interests. We make use of big data and natural language processing tec...
  • 1 Month Ago

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Senior Director, Software Engineering
  • Meso Scale Diagnostics LLC
  • Rockville, MD FULL_TIME
  • DescriptionPOSITION SUMMARY: Responsible for leading the software development department, establishing goals and objectives based upon organizational focus. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: * Responsible ...
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Senior Director, Software Engineering
  • Hispanic Technology Executive Council
  • Mc Lean, VA FULL_TIME
  • Center 3 (19075), United States of America, McLean, VirginiaSenior Director, Software EngineeringCapital One's People Tech Engineering Organization is seeking a Senior Director of Software Engineering...
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Director, Software Engineering (Decisioning)
  • Hispanic Technology Executive Council
  • Mc Lean, VA FULL_TIME
  • Center 1 (19052), United States of America, McLean, VirginiaDirector, Software Engineering (Decisioning)Capital One's Card Tech Engineering Organization is seeking a Director of Software Engineering t...
  • 26 Days Ago

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Network Engineering Director
  • Skywire Holdings Inc
  • McLean, VA
  • Job Description Job Description OVERVIEW:GiGstreem is a US based national Internet Service Provider, serving Residential...
  • 3/29/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Director of Engineering
  • Arlo DC
  • Washington, DC
  • Arlo Washington DC, soon to be added to the Arlo Hotels portfolio is now seeking a dynamic Director of Engineering. In t...
  • 3/29/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Director Search Engine Optimization
  • ESB Advertising
  • Falls Church, VA
  • Company Description ESB Advertising is a data-driven media buying agency that combines media buying and creative service...
  • 3/27/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Director, Data Engineering
  • Capital One
  • Mc Lean, VA
  • West Creek 4 (12074), United States of America, Richmond, Virginia Director, Data Engineering Capital One's is seeking a...
  • 3/26/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Director, Data Engineering
  • Capital One
  • Fredericksburg, VA
  • West Creek 4 (12074), United States of America, Richmond, Virginia Director, Data Engineering Capital One's is seeking a...
  • 3/26/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Director, Data Engineering
  • Capital One
  • Washington, DC
  • West Creek 4 (12074), United States of America, Richmond, Virginia Director, Data Engineering Capital One's is seeking a...
  • 3/25/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Director, Data Engineering
  • Capital One
  • Baltimore, MD
  • West Creek 4 (12074), United States of America, Richmond, Virginia Director, Data Engineering Capital One's is seeking a...
  • 3/25/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Director, Data Engineering
  • Capital One
  • Annapolis, MD
  • West Creek 4 (12074), United States of America, Richmond, Virginia Director, Data Engineering Capital One's is seeking a...
  • 3/25/2024 12:00:00 AM

Arlington County is located in northeast Virginia and is surrounded by Fairfax County and the Falls Church to the southwest, the City of Alexandria to the southeast, and Washington, D.C. to the northeast directly across the Potomac River, which forms the county's northern border. Other landforms also form county borders, particularly Minor's Hill and Upton's Hill on the west. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 26.1 square miles (67.6 km2), of which 26.0 square miles (67.3 km2) is land and 0.1 square miles (0.3 km2) (0.4%) is water. It is the smallest county by...
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