Director of Software Engineering

insightsoftware

. Lead the Platform & Architecture vertical for the Equity Management team .

Posted 9/16/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesLead💰 $184,000 - $231,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in leading platform modernization initiatives and managing cross-functional teams in enterprise SaaS environments. Proficient in technical architecture, delivery accountability, and executive communication within regulated domains.

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Platform Modernization LeadershipAzure Cloud-Native PlatformsAgile/Scrum MethodologiesExecutive Communication SkillsSpec-Driven Development

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Hard Skills

Software EngineeringEnterprise SaaSAzure SQLCosmos DBData LakeMedallion ArchitectureCI/CD PipelinesCode Review StandardsAI-Assisted DevelopmentDelivery Accountability

Soft Skills

Risk ManagementTeam CoachingHigh-Trust Culture BuildingCommunicationProblem-Solving

Industry Keywords

Financial ServicesEquity CompensationBanking/Brokerage IntegrationsRegulated Delivery CommitmentsClient-Facing Programs

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AzureCloudSQL

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead the Platform & Architecture vertical for the Equity Management team
Own delivery accountability for a 0-to-1 platform modernization initiative from MVP through GA
Translate Solution Architect technical direction into a resourced, sequenced, accountable delivery plan
Drive Spec-Driven Development, Lean experimentation, and adoption of AI development practices
Own Engineering and QA/Automation for the modernization initiative while coordinating Product and UI/UX as matrixed partners
Establish delivery standards and definition-of-done discipline across Engineering, Product, and UX/Design
Identify misalignment, blockers, and unresolved cross-functional questions
Hold Engineering, Product, and UX/Design accountable for delivery commitments
Communicate candid program status and risks to the Senior Director, VP, and executive stakeholders
Own delivery of broker integration programs
Own delivery of the Certent Equity Management platform serving 1,200+ customers
Balance capacity and prioritization across modernization, broker programs, and core CEM delivery
Serve as the single point of delivery accountability across the portfolio
Lead 4–6 teams spanning platform modernization, Broker Applications and Integrations, Core CEM Application, and Platform Services
Coach and develop Managers and Senior Managers
Own hiring, onboarding, performance management, retention, headcount, and organizational design
Protect team capacity and build a high-trust, high-accountability culture

Requirements

What you’ll need

12+ years of software engineering experience in enterprise SaaS environments
5+ years leading multiple managers or senior managers at Director level or equivalent scope
Track record driving large, ambiguous, cross-functional programs to completion
Proactively surface organizational risk or misalignment
Bias toward smallest end-to-end slices that prove concepts
Continually measure progress and realign teams and plans as priorities shift
Proactively avoid blockers and dependency conflicts
Technical fluency in modern software architecture and Azure cloud-native platforms
Experience with Azure SQL, Cosmos DB, Data Lake, medallion architecture, and temporal tables
Experience managing portfolios with external/customer stakes, client-facing programs, SLAs, or regulated delivery commitments
Strong executive communication skills
Comfort operating in ambiguity
Experience with Agile/Scrum, CI/CD pipelines, code review standards, and definition-of-done discipline
Experience managing distributed, global teams across multiple time zones
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Business, or equivalent work experience
Proven track record in spec-driven or AI-assisted development methodologies
Preferred: background in financial services, equity compensation, banking/brokerage integrations, or adjacent regulated domains
Preferred: direct experience delivering enterprise SaaS programs serving 1,000+ clients

Benefits

Comp & perks

Additional bonus eligibility may apply
Equal employment opportunity
Confidential handling of applicant information
Background checks required for employment, where permitted by country, state/province