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Director of Software Development

  • Location:

    Republic of Ireland

  • Sector:

    Technology

  • Job type:

    Permanent

  • Salary:

    Negotiable

  • Contact:

    Eoin Kirwan

  • Contact email:

    eoin.kirwan@oliverjames.com

  • Job ref:

    JOB-022025-269938_1739202296

  • Published:

    12 days ago

  • Expiry date:

    2025-03-12

  • Startdate:

    ASAP

A rapidly growing technology firm is seeking a Director of Software Development to drive innovation, scale engineering teams, and lead the development of cutting-edge enterprise solutions. This is an opportunity to step into a high-impact leadership role, working with advanced cloud technologies to deliver best-in-class products to global clients.

Why Join?

  • High-Growth Company - Expanding rapidly with a strong market presence and ambitious product road-map.
  • Innovative Product Suite - Developing cloud-based, AI-driven solutions transforming industries.
  • Leadership Impact - Set the vision for engineering excellence and scale development teams.
  • Competitive Rewards - Strong base salary, performance-based bonuses, and equity options.
  • Collaborative Culture - A company that values innovation, execution, and strategic thinking.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Lead the software development strategy, ensuring scalability, performance, and security.
  • Oversee the architecture, design, and development of cloud-based enterprise solutions.
  • Build and manage high-performance engineering teams, fostering a culture of innovation and execution.
  • Collaborate with product leadership to define and deliver solutions that address real-world customer needs.
  • Implement best-in-class software development methodologies, including Agile, DevOps, and CI/CD.
  • Partner with executive leadership to shape the technology roadmap and drive business growth.

Ideal Candidate:

  • 10+ years of experience in engineering leadership roles (Director, Head of Engineering, or VP).
  • Proven ability to scale software development teams in a SaaS or enterprise software environment.
  • Deep expertise in cloud technologies (AWS, Azure, or GCP), microservices architecture, and modern development frameworks.
  • Strong technical foundation with experience in Agile methodologies, DevOps, and CI/CD best practices.
  • Ability to balance technical decision-making with business strategy, ensuring alignment with company goals.
  • Experience leading B2B SaaS product development from concept to market.
  • Bonus: Experience in regulated industries such as Life Sciences, FinTech, or Cybersecurity.

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