Job Title: Director, Software Development

Location: WFH

Employment Type: Full-Time

Experience Level: 15+ years in Software Engineering, including 5+ years in Engineering Leadership

Hiring office located in Ahmedabad

About the Role:

We are seeking a seasoned Director of Software Engineering who combines deep technical knowledge with exceptional leadership abilities. This role is ideal for a visionary leader with hands-on experience in software architecture, modern development practices, and cloud-native technologies—particularly within the Azure ecosystem. The ideal candidate will drive engineering excellence across teams, foster innovation, and ensure the delivery of scalable, secure, and high-performance software solutions.

Key Responsibilities:

Lead and manage multiple engineering teams, providing mentorship, strategic guidance, and technical oversight.
Drive the execution of complex software initiatives across cloud-native and enterprise-grade systems.
Define and uphold best practices in software architecture, design, coding, and deployment, with a strong focus on maintainability and performance.
Architect and deliver scalable applications on the Azure Cloud Platform (App Services, Functions, Azure SQL, Cosmos DB, etc.).
Champion modern software development methodologies (Agile/Scrum, CI/CD, DevOps).
Collaborate with senior leadership and cross-functional stakeholders to align technical direction with business objectives.
Cultivate a high-performance engineering culture focused on innovation, quality, and continuous improvement.
Manage budgets, resource planning, and vendor relationships where applicable.

Required Qualifications:

12+ years of experience in software development, with at least 5 years in a senior engineering leadership role.
Strong foundation in software engineering principles, systems architecture, and design patterns.
Hands-on experience with one or more modern programming languages (e.g., C#, Java, Python, JavaScript/TypeScript).
Proven experience with Azure cloud services, architecture, and deployment.
Deep understanding of data platforms (SQL/NoSQL, Cosmos DB, Data Lakes, etc.).
Strong knowledge of Agile, Scrum, and DevOps practices.
Exceptional problem-solving, analytical, and decision-making skills.
Excellent communication and collaboration abilities across technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Preferred Qualifications:

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
Azure certifications (e.g., Azure Solutions Architect, Azure DevOps Engineer).
Experience leading geographically distributed teams.
Familiarity with GraphQL, microservices, containerization (Docker/Kubernetes), and event-driven architectures.

Why Join Us

Play a key role in shaping the technical vision and strategy of a fast-growing organization.
Work with cutting-edge technologies and a highly talented team.
Collaborative and innovation-driven culture.
Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits.

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