KCF Technologies, Inc. · 1 day ago
Director of Application Development
United States
Full-time
Remote
Director/Executive
8+ years expKCF Technologies, Inc. is dedicated to solving the world's machine health problems to enhance safety and sustainability. They are seeking a hands-on Director of Application Development to lead their web and mobile engineering teams, focusing on people leadership, technical execution, and delivery excellence across all software development efforts.
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Responsibilities
Lead and manage all software development efforts for KCF’s web and mobile applications, including both full-time employees and contract developers
Provide hands-on technical leadership and guidance across frontend, backend, and mobile development teams
Partner closely with Product Management and UX/UI teams to translate product vision, requirements, and designs into well-planned, technically feasible software solutions
Collaborate with QA to improve software quality through test strategy, automation, and continuous improvement
Own and continuously improve the Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC) for web and mobile platforms
Drive consistent, predictable delivery of features and enhancements through effective planning, estimation, and execution
Participate in release planning and approvals for new features and production deployments
Foster a strong engineering culture centered on accountability, collaboration, quality, and continuous learning
Coach, mentor, and develop engineers through regular feedback, performance management, and career growth planning
Ensure teams are effectively using agile methodologies such as Scrum and Kanban
Identify and address technical debt while balancing new feature delivery
Work cross-functionally with infrastructure, data, and security teams to ensure software solutions align with broader platform standards
Research and apply modern software development practices, tools, and trends to improve team effectiveness
Support incident response and production issue resolution in partnership with other technology teams when needed
Create and track team goals, OKRs, and delivery metrics aligned with company objectives
All other duties as assigned by KCF leadership staff
Qualification
Required
8 -10+ years of professional software development experience with progressive leadership responsibility
Prior experience as a Lead Engineer, Engineering Manager, or Director leading multiple developers
Experience managing both full-time engineers and contractors
Proven experience delivering production SaaS applications, preferably B2B or enterprise software
Strong understanding of modern software development best practices and agile methodologies
Strong understanding of web and mobile application architecture and design patterns
Familiarity with technologies such as: TypeScript / JavaScript, React and React Native (or similar frameworks), Backend development in .NET/C# or similar languages, Relational and NoSQL databases (e.g., PostgreSQL, Redis)
Experience working in cloud-hosted environments (AWS preferred)
Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines, version control (GitHub), and automated testing practices
Understanding of software quality, performance, and maintainability considerations
Strong communicator who can effectively work across Product, QA, and Engineering
Ability to balance strategic thinking with hands-on execution
Comfortable operating in a fast-paced environment with multiple priorities
Strong organizational, prioritization, and decision-making skills
Demonstrated ability to build trust, accountability, and high-performing teams
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent practical experience)
Ability to travel occasionally (approximately once per quarter) as required by business needs
Benefits
100% company-paid Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, and Life Insurance premiums
Health Savings Account with generous employer contributions
Flexible work model for most positions, “work from home, work from anywhere”
Competitive compensation & bonus opportunities
Four weeks Paid Time Off; Paid Holidays + "Flex" Holiday
401(k) with company match
Monthly cell phone and internet stipend
$500 annual wellness reimbursement
Learning culture committed to growth and continuous development
Company
KCF Technologies, Inc.
We are on a mission to Transform Industry, solving problems that no one else will within the IIoT world.
201-500 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
unknown2022-07-20Series A
2012-05-02Equity Crowdfunding
Leadership Team
Jeremy Frank
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