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Energy Solutions · 3 weeks ago

Director, Software Engineering (Hybrid - Portland, OR)

Portland, OR

Full-time

Hybrid

Director/Executive

$145K/yr - $170K/yr

10+ years exp

Energy Solutions is a growing company focused on delivering large-scale energy, carbon, and water-use savings. They are seeking a seasoned Director of Software Engineering to lead their Information Systems Software Engineering team, managing a department of approximately 35 software developers and ensuring the delivery of scalable and architecturally sound solutions.

Information Technology & Services

Growth Opportunities

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Lead, mentor, and scale multiple teams of 35+ engineers

Masterfully balance engineering resources between high-priority client consulting projects and long-term internal platform development

Serve as the final authority on software architecture and design patterns

Drive the adoption of modern engineering practices, e.g. Small/Frequent commits, CI/CD, and automated testing methodologies

Partner with data engineering, business data analytics teams, and downstream application owners to ensure software systems produce high-quality, well-structured data and support seamless integration, enabling architectures that meet the needs of reporting and data analytics

Keep a pulse on the entire software ecosystem, guiding the migration of legacy systems and the adoption of new libraries or frameworks where appropriate

Oversee the full SDLC, ensuring rigorous standards for code quality, testing, and documentation

Establish and enforce security controls, compliance standards, and data protection protocols across all client projects

Establish and track Engineering metrics to drive process improvement initiatives to increase velocity and reduce technical debt

Monitor delivery timelines, mitigating risks and ensuring alignment with client expectations and contractual obligations

Collaborate with product owners, project managers, business systems analysts and business partners to ensure client deliverables are shipped on time and within budget while avoiding technical debt

Manage stakeholder expectations regarding technical feasibility, timelines, and scope

Qualification

PythonDjangoSoftware ArchitectureCloud InfrastructureSaaS/PaaS ExperienceRelational DatabasesLeadershipCommunication SkillsConflict ResolutionNegotiation Skills

Required

10+ years in software engineering, with at least 4+ years in a Director or Senior Management role leading teams of 25+ people

Deep roots in the Python ecosystem. You have built complex applications using Django

Strong understanding of relational databases and cloud infrastructure (AWS/Azure/GCP)

Proven ability to influence partners while mentoring and maturing a software engineering team, including supervisors

Exceptional communication skills, with the ability to translate technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders and clients

Preferred

Hands-on experience or theoretical knowledge of Generative AI / LLM integration in enterprise software

Experience managing remote or distributed engineering teams

Advanced degree in Computer Science or Engineering

Strong conflict resolution and negotiation skills

Benefits

Generous retirement package

Medical, dental and vision insurance

Other pre-tax contribution plans

Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)

Company

Energy Solutions

Energy Solutions is a renewables & environment company.

Founded in 1995

Oakland, California, USA

201-500 employees

https://energy-solution.com

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