Software Development Director

SAIF Corporation

. Champion transformation of internal insurance software solutions and customer digital experience .

Posted 9/29/2026full-timeSalem • Oregon • United StatesLead💰 $190,523 - $224,145 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive experience in software development management, leading Agile transformations, and implementing engineering standards while fostering team effectiveness and collaboration. Possesses strong technical skills and business acumen to align software development strategies with corporate goals.

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Agile Transformation LeadershipSoftware Development ManagementEngineering Standards ImplementationTeam Performance MonitoringVendor Solution Management

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Hard Skills

Software DevelopmentApplication DevelopmentSoftware DeliveryEngineering StandardsAgile MethodologiesTest AutomationCI/CDCode QualityOperational ReadinessCapacity Planning

Soft Skills

Team LeadershipCollaborationEmployee EngagementRelationship BuildingDiversity and Inclusion

Tools & Technologies

Information Security StandardsQuality Assurance PracticesPerformance Management ToolsOperational MetricsBudgeting Tools

Industry Keywords

Insurance Software SolutionsDigital ExperienceTechnical RoadmapsDelivery PredictabilitySuccession PlanningOn-Call SupportRegulatory ComplianceIT StandardsSAIF PoliciesContinuous Improvement

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Champion transformation of internal insurance software solutions and customer digital experience
Set strategy and direction for software development teams aligned with product, technology, and corporate goals
Standardize engineering, quality assurance, and delivery practices
Improve planning, prioritization, estimation, dependency management, and delivery predictability
Lead employee engagement, team effectiveness, collaboration, inclusion, and team cohesion
Own adoption of software development practices, engineering and quality assurance standards, and technical execution methods
Oversee software engineering managers and technical professionals, including performance management, workforce planning, succession planning, recruitment, onboarding, coaching, and talent development
Partner with Product, Platform & Infrastructure Technology, Architecture, Information Security, and business leaders
Align development capacity, technical roadmaps, product roadmaps, and delivery commitments
Oversee resource and capacity planning, contractor planning, and skill development strategies
Promote modern engineering practices, production reliability, operational readiness, secure coding, test automation, CI/CD, code quality, maintainability, and observability
Ensure compliance with architecture direction, information security expectations, regulatory requirements, IT standards, and SAIF policies
Drive agile and product-oriented ways of working and champion Agile transformation
Monitor team performance, delivery health, operational metrics, and engineering effectiveness
Lead continuous improvement efforts across teams
Support operational budgeting and vendor or contractor spend management
Evaluate, select, implement, and manage vendor solutions
Contribute to DEI initiatives and inclusive strategies
Provide on-call support as needed or through a rotating schedule
Perform other duties assigned by management

Requirements

What you’ll need

At least 10 years of experience in software development, much of it in a management role
Ten or more years of progressively responsible experience in software engineering, application development, software delivery, or related technology leadership
Eight or more years of supervisory or people leadership experience
Experience leading multiple software development teams
Experience implementing engineering standards
Experience managing complex delivery portfolios
Experience partnering with product and technology leaders
Experience leading or enabling Agile transformation across teams or organizations
Business acumen
Strong technical skills
Ability to build relationships and manage a team of diverse talents and perspectives
Bachelor's degree in computer science, information technology, software engineering, computer engineering, systems analysis, or a related field is preferred; equivalent relevant professional experience will be considered
Other combinations of skills and experience may be considered
Availability for on-call support outside business hours may be required

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health care
Retirement savings plans
Paid time off
Additional benefits for employees working at least 20 hours per week
Veterans preference for qualifying and disabled veterans