Director of Development

About the role

We are looking for an experienced Director of Development to help lead software delivery and technical execution for our organization. In this role, you will partner with senior leadership to guide development strategy, strengthen engineering practices, and ensure business-critical applications perform reliably at scale. This position is ideal for a hands-on leader who can balance project oversight, architectural thinking, and team development in a fast-moving environment.

Responsibilities

• Partner with senior development leadership to turn technology goals into actionable plans and measurable execution priorities.
• Direct the creation, enhancement, and ongoing support of enterprise software applications with a focus on performance, reliability, and long-term maintainability.
• Supervise and coach developers by providing technical direction, feedback, and opportunities for growth across the team.
• Coordinate with business, IT, and operational stakeholders to shape solutions that support organizational objectives and day-to-day needs.
• Manage project timelines, development priorities, and team capacity to keep initiatives on track and aligned with roadmap commitments.
• Review application architecture and technical dependencies to identify risks early and address scalability, security, and stability concerns.
• Establish and uphold engineering standards through code review practices, development guidelines, and continuous process improvement.
• Champion Agile delivery methods by leading iterative planning, supporting sprint execution, and refining team workflows over time.
• Assess new technologies, tools, and frameworks that can improve the software development lifecycle and increase delivery efficiency.
• Investigate application issues, resolve defects, and maintain accurate technical documentation for systems, designs, and development efforts.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related discipline, or equivalent practical experience.
• At least 7 years of software development experience, including 2+ years leading teams or managing development functions.
• Strong hands-on expertise with C# and VB using the Visual Studio development environment.
• Experience with SQL Server development, including data modeling, database structure design, and query performance tuning.
• Solid understanding of software architecture, design patterns, and enterprise-level application development principles.
• Working knowledge of Agile or Scrum practices, including sprint planning, delivery coordination, and iterative development.
• Demonstrated ability to lead multiple initiatives, mentor technical staff, and make sound decisions in a deadline-driven setting.

Skills

• Industry experience in transportation, trucking, logistics, or related operational systems is preferred