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Senior Director of Software Development

  • Job Code: SP011326
  • Job Type: Full Time
  • Category: IT
  • Placement Manager: Steve Palmer
  • Salary Range: $135,000-$175,000+ depending on experience, plus annual performance bonus
  • Description:

A stable and growing Dallas financial and risk services company with more than 30 years of success is seeking a Senior Director of Software Development to own its technical direction and lead a 12-person multidisciplinary team across software development, QA, business analysis, data science, and analytics.

This is a hands-on leadership role for a technology leader who can set strategy, shape architecture, mentor talent, and remain close to the code. The Senior Director will help guide AI and agentic systems already moving into production, modernize application delivery using OpenShift and Argo CD, and translate real business problems into software solutions that ship.

The position offers direct interaction with company leadership and a short path from idea to decision, making it well suited for someone who wants both strategic ownership and meaningful technical involvement.

Key Responsibilities

  • Own the technical direction of the software development organization
  • Lead and mentor a 12-person team spanning software development, QA, business analysis, data science, and analytics
  • Guide the architecture, development, and delivery of AI-enhanced customer experiences, document intelligence, agentic operations, and modern data platforms
  • Remain hands-on across the technology stack and contribute directly when needed
  • Lead modernization initiatives involving Kubernetes/OpenShift, Argo CD, and CI/CD
  • Translate business needs into practical, scalable software solutions
  • Work directly with company leadership on technology priorities, architecture, and delivery
  • Support and improve software engineering practices, application architecture, and development processes

Technical Environment

  • C# / .NET
  • ASP.NET Core Web APIs
  • Angular
  • SQL Server
  • T-SQL, schema design, and performance tuning
  • Kubernetes / OpenShift
  • Argo CD
  • IIS
  • Git
  • CI/CD
  • Data analytics and ETL
  • SSIS
  • Large language models and AI agents

Benefits

  • Annual performance bonus
  • Full benefits package
  • 401(b)
  • Medical insurance
  • Dental insurance
  • Vision/audio coverage
  • Disability insurance
  • Additional company benefits
  • Requirements:
  • 10+ years of software development experience
  • 5+ years of experience leading software engineering or development teams
  • Deep hands-on expertise with C# and .NET
  • Experience applying LLMs, AI agents, or similar AI technologies to real business challenges
  • Experience with data analytics and ETL, including SSIS
  • Strong understanding of modern software architecture and application delivery
  • Ability to lead multidisciplinary technical teams while remaining actively involved in engineering
  • Comfortable working directly with business and executive leadership
  • Ability to balance technical strategy, architecture, people leadership, and hands-on development
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