Director of Engineering

The global leader in product content orchestration is hiring a Director of Engineering to oversee their user-generated content for a global SaaS platform. This is a hybrid role in Chicago with an office in the Loop. This Director of Engineering will oversee roughly 20 Software Engineers across 5 teams. The technology stack includes Java, Kotlin, Python, Ruby, and AWS technologies.

In this role, you'll help shape the engineering strategy, work closely with product, UX, DevOps, and customers, and lead a collaborative, fast-moving team. It's a great opportunity for someone who enjoys building and scaling systems, values cross-functional partnership, and wants to have a meaningful voice in both tech and product decisions.
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Required Skills & Experience

• BS or MS in Computer Science or another related field
• 7+ years of experience with hands-on engineering experience with Java, Kotlin, Python, or Ruby
• 3+ years of experience with technologies like Spring Boot, AWS, Terraform, CircleCI
• 3+ years of experience leading multiple engineering teams in a SaaS environment

Desired Skills & Experience

• Experience scaling engineering organizations with an agile methodology
• Experience working with distributed teams across different time zones
• Knowledge of security best practices for SaaS aplications

What You Will Be Doing
Tech Breakdown

• 50% Java and Kotlin
• 25% React
• 25% AWS

Daily Responsibilities

• 10% Hands On
• 25% Design and architecture
• 65% People Management

The Offer

• Bonus eligible

You will receive the following benefits:

• Incredible Medical (FSA and HSA options), Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Vacation Time
• Volunteer time off, sick time, bereavement leave, and 12 weeks of fully paid parental bonding leave
• 401k plan with employer match
• Short and long term disability and life insurance
• Career Development Opportunities

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the US on a full-time basis now and in the future.

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The global leader in product content orchestration is hiring a Director of Engineering to oversee their user-generated content for a global SaaS platform. This is a hybrid role in Chicago with an office in the Loop. This Director of Engineering will oversee roughly 20 Software Engineers across 5 teams. The technology stack includes Java, Kotlin, Python, Ruby, and AWS technologies.

In this role, you'll help shape the engineering strategy, work closely with product, UX, DevOps, and customers, and lead a collaborative, fast-moving team. It's a great opportunity for someone who enjoys building and scaling systems, values cross-functional partnership, and wants to have a meaningful voice in both tech and product decisions.
Apply for more information!

Required Skills & Experience

• BS or MS in Computer Science or another related field
• 7+ years of experience with hands-on engineering experience with Java, Kotlin, Python, or Ruby
• 3+ years of experience with technologies like Spring Boot, AWS, Terraform, CircleCI
• 3+ years of experience leading multiple engineering teams in a SaaS environment

Desired Skills & Experience

• Experience scaling engineering organizations with an agile methodology
• Experience working with distributed teams across different time zones
• Knowledge of security best practices for SaaS aplications

What You Will Be Doing
Tech Breakdown

• 50% Java and Kotlin
• 25% React
• 25% AWS

Daily Responsibilities

• 10% Hands On
• 25% Design and architecture
• 65% People Management

The Offer

• Bonus eligible

You will receive the following benefits:

• Incredible Medical (FSA and HSA options), Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Vacation Time
• Volunteer time off, sick time, bereavement leave, and 12 weeks of fully paid parental bonding leave
• 401k plan with employer match
• Short and long term disability and life insurance
• Career Development Opportunities

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the US on a full-time basis now and in the future.

#LI-DK1

Employers have access to artificial intelligence language tools (“AI”) that help generate and enhance job descriptions and AI may have been used to create this description. The position description has been reviewed for accuracy and Dice believes it to correctly reflect the job opportunity.