Director, Software Engineering

Join our India Tech Hub – Be among the first hires 
Kobie, a 35-year veteran of the loyalty industry, a multi-year Forrester Leader, and USA Top Workplace is expanding its global footprint by establishing a Tech Hub in India. Kobie partners with global brands to build deep connections with their customers through personalized, data-driven loyalty experiences and has a mission of growing enterprise value through loyalty. The Tech Hub will serve as a Global Capabilities Center for a broad range of technology roles, and this is your chance to play a pivotal role in shaping our presence in India. Join us as we continue to lead in loyalty, delivering innovative customer experiences for some of the world's most recognized brands while working alongside some of the best and brightest in loyalty. 
About the team and what we will build together  The Director of Software Engineering manages multiple development squads within the Software Engineering group at Kobie. As a key component of our strategic roadmap and client implementations, the right candidate should have experience managing growth, development, and architectural solutions for large R&D projects.   The Director of Software Engineering is the primary lead of the software engineers, interfacing with product owners, QA, architects, and business contacts. You will be leading a diverse set of skilled engineers to develop software solutions. You will also assist in the management process and resource planning and will be responsible for driving results, team momentum, and positive educational growth for the team.   You will participate in the business and technical relationship with the product organization and will be tasked with leading a team in the creation of quality solutions, planning resources, and managing the professional development of the team. You quickly understand business problems, are an effective communicator, and can lead in the creation of solutions that utilize current technology and work within the service provider landscape.   The Director of Software Engineering will articulate technology and product positioning to both business and technical users and must be able to establish and maintain strong relationships with internal counterparts and prospect/client stakeholders throughout the product development cycles. 
What You Need to be Successful

• 5+ years of engineering leadership experience, including people management, technical strategy development, and cross-functional collaboration in matrixed organizations. 
• Proven track record of leading high-performing teams, driving accountability and clarity, and aligning execution with strategic priorities. 
• 12+ years of experience in software development, with hands-on expertise in modern backend and frontend technologies (e.g., Java, Spring, Angular) and testing methodologies. 
• Strong understanding of modern Java architecture—including event-driven design, Kafka, pub/sub messaging patterns, and scalable microservices. 
• Experience running production workloads in cloud-based, containerized environments using tools such as Docker, Kubernetes, and Terraform. 
• Demonstrated ability to define and evolve CI/CD strategies and infrastructure, enabling automated, secure, and efficient deployments. 
• Proven experience leading quality engineering efforts, including managing SDET and QA Analyst roles across Agile squads. 
• Deep understanding of test automation strategy and frameworks, including test coverage analysis, parallel test execution, and integration into CI pipelines. 
• Familiarity with test automation tools such as Playwright, SoapUI, Rest Assured, Postman, Selenium, or similar. 
• Strong advocacy for test-first development approaches, including TDD, BDD, and ATDD, to ensure software quality and delivery confidence. 
• Ability to manage the software supply chain—including open-source governance, vendor selection, build/buy decisions, and component lifecycle management. 
• Exceptional communication and influence skills—able to build trust, challenge the status quo constructively, and inspire teams toward outcomes. 
• Experience leading the formation of a new Technology Hub, ideally in an international context (e.g., India), including recruitment, culture-building, talent retention, and establishing clear roles and responsibilities. 

About Kobie 
Named a Top Workplace in the USA and Top Remote Workplace, Kobie is where the best minds in loyalty come together, driven by passion and innovation. We're always looking for talented individuals ready to join a collaborative, growth-focused culture.  
As a trusted partner to some of the world's most recognized brands, we are loyalty leaders, helping brands build lasting emotional connections with their consumers.  We do this with a strategy-led technology approach that uncovers the truth behind what drives consumers on an emotional level.As we launch our India Tech Hub, we are excited to bring our award-winning culture to a new region - creating an environment where collaboration, flexibility, and career growth come together to build something truly special.  
We are proud to be the only loyalty provider to be externally recognized for their culture. We believe people thrive when they feel valued, supported, and empowered to be their authentic selves. Our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion ensures every teammate has a voice and the opportunity to be heard.   Giving back is in our DNA at Kobie,through an annual fundraiser, charitable partnerships, and volunteer opportunities, we encourage our teammates to make a difference in their communities. 
To support our teammates beyond just their careers, we offer highly competitive benefits, comprehensive health coverage, and well-being perks that support our teammates and their dependents. We understand the importance of time for life outside of work - recognizing public holidays,offering flexible time off, and prioritizing work-life balance. 
As we expand into India, our new teammates will be fully integrated with our U.S. teams, working on global projects and gaining exposure to top industry leaders. With continued growth, we will establish a physical office in Bengaluru, India, giving teammates aspace for collaboration and fostering connection.   Now is the perfect time to join Kobie. Be part of something big and help shape the future of our global capabilities center, the Kobie India Tech Hub.  We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.

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