Head of Software

Job Description

We are looking for an experienced Head of Software to lead and manage a dynamic team of engineers and designers in Washington, District of Columbia. This role involves overseeing software development processes, driving technical architecture decisions, and ensuring the delivery of high-quality solutions aligned with organizational goals. The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong leadership skills, technical expertise, and a commitment to fostering team growth.

Responsibilities:

• Lead and oversee a cross-functional software team to ensure timely project delivery and adherence to development standards.

• Conduct regular code reviews and provide constructive feedback to enhance team performance.

• Manage the hiring process for software engineers, product managers, and designers to build a robust team.

• Establish clear career development paths and growth opportunities for team members.

• Collaborate with engineering leadership to design scalable and maintainable technical architectures for software initiatives.

• Optimize and manage cloud infrastructure in partnership with technical staff.

• Define and implement software development best practices, including architecture templates, code monitoring protocols, and deployment guidelines.

• Plan and execute Agile sprints to ensure efficient project management and workflow.

• Oversee shared development infrastructure such as CI/CD pipelines, authentication systems, and cloud resources.

• Develop policies for hiring and managing external software consultants and contractors.• A minimum of 5 years of experience in software engineering or related leadership roles.

• Proficiency in Agile Scrum methodologies and software project management.

• Expertise in backend development, client-side scripting, and API development.

• Strong understanding of cloud technologies and infrastructure optimization.

• Familiarity with tools like Atlassian Jira for project tracking and collaboration.

• Knowledge of business logic implementation and AB testing strategies.

• Experience with technologies such as Ajax and ASP.NET.

• Ability to define and enforce code quality standards, including review protocols and testing procedures.

Full-time