Director, Engineering

Coates Group

. Ensure engineering squads have the technical capability, processes, and practices to deliver reliably .

Posted 10/12/2026full-timeChicago • Illinois • United StatesLead💰 $190,000 - $210,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive experience in engineering leadership, focusing on building scalable web applications and managing cross-functional teams. Proven ability to enforce engineering standards and drive quality-by-design practices while ensuring operational health and performance of systems.

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Engineering LeadershipFull-Stack Software EngineeringCloud-Native ArchitectureAgile Delivery ModelsCI/CD Discipline

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Hard Skills

Software EngineeringEnterprise-Scale Software DeliveryWeb Application DevelopmentTechnical DesignDistributed SystemsPerformance ManagementEngineering StandardsTestabilityCode QualityTechnical Debt Management

Soft Skills

Team DevelopmentCollaborationProblem SolvingCommunicationStakeholder Management

Tools & Technologies

AWSCI/CD PipelinesAgile MethodologiesQuality Assurance PracticesEngineering Practices

Industry Keywords

Digital ProductsClient EnvironmentsScalable ApplicationsBlended Workforce ManagementDelivery Flow Improvement

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AWSCloudDistributed Systems

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Ensure engineering squads have the technical capability, processes, and practices to deliver reliably
Remove engineering blockers and support predictable outcomes in partnership with Delivery leadership
Act as a chapter-style leader for engineers and technical leads
Build engineering capability, set standards, and drive consistent engineering practices across squads
Ensure sound technical design and implementation while managing technical debt and complexity
Embed quality-by-design practices including testability, code quality, and CI/CD discipline
Partner with QA to achieve agreed quality outcomes
Own operational health, reliability, performance, and readiness of systems across production and pre-production environments
Lead and develop permanent and partner engineers, including performance management, engagement, and integration
Manage dependencies and improve delivery flow in partnership with Product and Delivery
Partner with Product, Delivery, and QA leadership to achieve business and customer outcomes

Requirements

What you’ll need

8+ years’ experience in software engineering
3+ years in engineering leadership roles managing engineers and technical leads
Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or a related discipline, or equivalent practical experience
Proven experience delivering enterprise-scale software platforms or digital products within complex, client environments
Strong hands-on experience in modern full-stack software engineering
Deep experience building highly scalable web applications supported by cloud-native or serverless architectures, AWS preferred, CI/CD pipelines, and distributed systems
Demonstrated experience leading cross-functional engineering teams in agile or product-led delivery models
Experience establishing and enforcing engineering standards, development practices, and delivery discipline across multiple squads
Proven ability to manage a blended workforce, including permanent staff and staff-augmented delivery partners onshore and offshore
Demonstrated experience developing and executing plans aligned with business objectives and growth

Benefits

Comp & perks

Annual market competitive bonus program
Thrive Program with flexible work options
Dedicated time to prioritize health and wellbeing
Virtual yoga or meditation sessions
Global Wellness paid day off
Give Back Day to make an impact in the community
Rapid career advancement opportunities
Equality + Empowerment Initiatives