Director, Software Engineering

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General Summary:

The Director of Software Engineering is responsible for leading a team of entry level to experienced professionals focused on software development to deliver the business units product according to required specifications. This role supports cross-functional teams to innovate the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) for proper estimations outputs and architecting scalable solutions.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

• Sets goals and objectives for team members for achievement of operational results
• Typically manages a department or small unit that includes multiple teams - Total ticketing PSA Foundation
• Experience and knowledge of AI based (Agentic) development vision of outcome we can get from the AI development.
• Drive adoption of AI in engineering workflows and product capabilities
• Identify opportunities to improve productivity using automation and AI
• Lead modernization initiatives including API-first and platform-led architecture
• Define and execute engineering strategy aligned with business goals and platform vision
• Drive decisions that balance short-term delivery with long-term platform modernization
• Partner with Product to translate business priorities into executable engineering plans
• Leads and prioritizes the daily activities of the team
• Manages mentors and coaches to develop a collaborative and dynamic team
• Own delivery across multiple teams with clear accountability on timelines and outcomes
• Establish predictable execution through metrics governance and operational rigor
• Manage dependencies across domains and resolve bottlenecks proactively
• Plans and drives high quality deliverables aligned to the organizations strategy
• Exhibits a high degree of creativity latitude and judgment
• Writes product requirement documents implements and tracks development timelines and negotiates feature sets
• Maintains a deep understanding of programming and coding fundamentals architecture and design in multiple languages.

Knowledge Skills and/or Abilities Required:

• Exceptional leadership and customer service skills
• Ability to address complex problems that often require extensive investigation and analysis
• Willingness to work in a team environment
• Strong organizational skills to give the team direction
• Professional presence suitable for interaction in meetings in-person or via email
• Excellent presentation and communication skills
• Has a deep understanding of coding fundamentals architecture and design in multiple languages and technologies
• Knowledge of a variety of the fields concepts practices and procedures
• Ability to understand complex algorithms
• Advanced understanding of how a Managed Service Provider (MSP) operates from a business standpoint.

Educational/Vocational/Previous Experience Recommendations:

• Bachelors degree in related field or equivalent business experience
• 12 years of experience in related field
• 6 years of managerial experience.

Working Conditions:

• Remote or Hybrid depending on location to office
• 10-20% travel is required (regional and international)

ConnectWise is an Equal Opportunity Employer dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive workforce and providing a workplace free from discrimination and harassment. ConnectWise provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race ethnicity color religion age sex (including pregnancy) sexual orientation gender gender identity or expression ancestry national origin citizenship status physical or mental disability genetic information military/veteran status marital status familial or parental status or any other characteristic or status protected by applicable federal state and local laws.

The statements above are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this duties may be assigned as needed. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process please contact us at or 1-.