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Gorilla Logic · 1 month ago

Director of Software Delivery & Engineering, Remote: Colombia & Costa Rica, Full time

United States

Full-time

Remote

Director/Executive

10+ years exp

Gorilla Logic provides custom software development services to many leading software-driven organizations, focusing on high-performance, integrated teams. The Director of Software Delivery & Engineering will lead technical and operational efforts to ensure high-quality software solution delivery across various clients, guiding teams in modern software engineering practices and maintaining governance throughout engagements.

ConsultingSoftware

Growth Opportunities

Responsibilities

Provide technical leadership across delivery teams — guiding architecture, design, development, and integration of software solutions

Drive adoption of modern software engineering practices including API-first development, microservices architecture, CI/CD, containerization, and infrastructure-as-code

Partner with technical architects to define scalable solution architectures aligned with client objectives and Gorilla Logic best practices

Oversee the quality, maintainability, and performance of delivered codebases, ensuring adherence to engineering standards and DevOps principles

Lead technical reviews and architecture assessments across projects; identify risks and propose technical solutions or optimizations

Stay current on emerging technologies and frameworks, particularly in cloud-native engineering, data integration, and AI/ML-enabled systems, applying insights to delivery improvements

Collaborate with delivery and product leadership to define and evolve Gorilla Logic’s software delivery framework

Oversee all aspects of delivery execution, including contract negotiation, project governance, and customer delivery

Serve as the executive point of contact for client delivery escalations, ensuring quick resolution and proactive communication

Manage financial performance across assigned portfolios — including project profitability, renewals, and resource optimization

Collaborate with Sales, Legal, and Finance on MSA, SOW, and pricing strategy to ensure sustainable engagement models

Establish clear governance structures with clients, defining success metrics, KPIs, and reporting standards for delivery health

Drive operational excellence through standardized delivery processes, documentation, and measurement frameworks

Build and sustain strong, trusted relationships with senior client stakeholders — acting as a strategic delivery advisor

Partner with the Sales and Solutions teams to design and position technical proposals, RFP responses, and solution presentations

Identify opportunities for account expansion through technical innovation, improved delivery, and solution differentiation

Lead quarterly business reviews (QBRs) and delivery health sessions, ensuring ongoing alignment between technical outcomes and client business goals

Lead and mentor a cross-functional team of Engineering Managers, Solution Architects, and Delivery Managers

Support career development through continuous feedback, coaching, and technical mentorship

Foster a culture of technical excellence, accountability, and collaboration across delivery teams

Support strategic hiring for critical technical and delivery roles, ensuring a balanced and scalable team structure

Serve as a key culture carrier within Gorilla Logic, promoting innovation, integrity, and engineering craftsmanship

Qualification

Software architectureDevOps practicesCloud platformsTechnical leadershipAPI designMicroservicesSoftware developmentClient managementStakeholder communicationAgile certificationsPMP certificationCSM certificationCommunication skillsPresentation skillsLeadership skillsTeam mentoring

Required

10+ years of experience in software engineering and delivery, with a strong foundation in software architecture, development, and DevOps

6+ years in delivery or engineering leadership, managing large, distributed software teams across multiple clients

Proven experience designing and delivering complex software solutions using modern technologies (Java, .NET, Node.js, React, Python, etc.)

Strong knowledge of API design and integration, microservices, cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP), and DevOps toolchains (Jenkins, GitHub Actions, Docker, Kubernetes, Terraform)

Demonstrated ability to lead technical governance and contract negotiations while maintaining profitability and delivery quality

Strong background in client management, program governance, and stakeholder communication

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related technical field

Excellent communication, presentation, and leadership skills — capable of bridging business and technical audiences