Chief Software Architect

We are seeking a highly experienced and skilled Director of Engineering to lead our team in developing cutting-edge solutions for our customers.

This role requires someone with a strong background in full product lifecycle capabilities, including design, development, testing, and deployment of software applications.

The ideal candidate will have experience in building functionally rich, high-performance, scalable, and multi-tenant platforms using Java technologies. They should also be able to articulate platform-level abstractions from user requirements and make informed decisions about tool selection and implementation.

A successful Director of Engineering will have a passion for building applications that are sensitive to memory, bandwidth, latency, and tough performance constraints. They should be able to communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders and have a strong understanding of Agile methodologies.

In this role, you will work closely with the Product Management, Analytics, and Technology teams to develop innovative solutions that meet the needs of our customers. You will also collaborate with other engineering teams to ensure seamless integration and delivery of software products.

• Create detailed technical task lists, provide technical guidance to the team, and enforce Digital Harbor standards and best practices
• Devise innovative approaches for delivering tailored solutions leveraging advanced domain knowledge, technology competency, and industry exposure
• Establish and develop strong professional relationships with Product Management, Analytics, and Technology groups and acts as the Engineering anchor
• Collaborate with technical developers; review deliverables for accuracy, quality, application performance, and completeness
• Provide in-depth and sophisticated analysis with interpretive thinking to define problems and develop innovative solutions
• Create/enhance reusable assets & frameworks
• Develop prototypes to demonstrate illustrate the use of new technologies within our Products
• Contribute to the strategic vision of Digital Harbor's Platform product
• Lead Engineering team by providing strong technical leadership and guidance

• Demonstrate a history of successfully building functionally rich, high-performance, scalable, and multi-tenant platforms
• Solid experience in building secure platforms
• A substantial track record of success in bringing innovative software products to market is a MUST
• Very strong background in Java technologies
• Understand platform, challenges in platform development, and a proven capability to articulate platform-level abstractions from user requirements
• Capability to do a SWOT on internal tools and 3rd party tools and provide a clear decision in terms of the approach
• Ability to maintain 'big picture' focus and lead engineering in a rapidly evolving technology marketplace
• Enterprise platform experience with preferably both thin and thick client experience
• Has a passion for building applications that are sensitive to memory, bandwidth, latency, and tough performance constraints
• Work and collaborate with a talented team in a highly agile Scrum environment
• Deeply conversant in technologies like Java/J2ee, Java Script, XML, DOM/SAX Parsers, Swings, HTML, CSS, HTTP/s, C++, Jboss, JSP, EJB 2.0, Struts 2.0, Servlets, Kodo (ORM), JMS, RMI, Quartz, ANT, drools, various file Systems, XML, DB (SQL, Oracle, DB2), DMS, Web Services, LDAP integration
• Has built or integrated tools like Document Management System, Work Flow management, Offline Capability, Integration frameworks
• Strong knowledge of SQL, Relational databases, and Data Modeling. Knowledge of distributed systems, concurrency, scalability, and fault-tolerant designs
• Strong verbal, presentation, and written communications skills for technical audiences; able to explain and drive technical solutions to technical teams; highly persuasive, Outstanding leadership and team-building skills
• Good planning and organizational skills, with self-initiative and direction
• AGILE experience

• Passion to work for small and high growth Organizations
• Self-starter who is hungry to take on new professional challenges and looking for roles with enormous growth potential
• Self-motivated and believes in getting things done
• Reliable, Trustworthy, and possesses Professional Integrity
• Stable job history; Startup/entrepreneurial experience a real plus