Temper And Forge · 17 hours ago
Director of Engineering
United States
Full-time
Remote
Director/Executive
$120K/yr - $140K/yrTemper And Forge is a design, development, and marketing studio that partners closely with clients. The Director of Engineering will shape the technical direction of the organization while leading the engineering team and ensuring high-quality standards across diverse client projects.
SEOWeb DesignWeb Development
Responsibilities
Own final technical decision-making across the development organization, including architecture, tooling, and standards
Lead technical strategy within the constraints of client-selected technologies, platforms, and existing systems, balancing best practices with budgets, timelines, and long-term maintainability
Shape and influence future technical direction for new projects, proposals, and long-term client partnerships
Identify opportunities to modernize, improve, or evolve existing stacks through phased, pragmatic approaches
Evaluate, adopt, and sunset tools and platforms where appropriate, including enterprise CMS and content systems (Contentful, Sanity, WordPress, headless architectures)
Define and uphold engineering standards, documentation practices, and review processes
Establish a sustainable, high-quality development culture that values clarity, craftsmanship, and long-term thinking
Set expectations around code quality, testing, documentation, and ownership across varied stacks
Actively manage and reduce technical debt through thoughtful planning and consistent standards
Lead the thoughtful integration of AI across the production stack and internal workflows
Identify practical applications of AI for development efficiency, content systems, QA, and internal tooling
Ensure AI adoption is responsible, maintainable, and focused on real client and team value
Lead, mentor, and support the engineering team, setting clear expectations and fostering growth
Help define team structure, hiring needs, and future engineering roles as the organization evolves
Partner in hiring and onboarding engineers who are adaptable, pragmatic, and quality-driven
Foster shared ownership, accountability, and strong communication across the team
Partner closely with design, marketing, project management, and leadership to translate business and creative goals into achievable technical solutions
Navigate trade-offs and push back thoughtfully when scope, timelines, or technical risk require it
Act as a translator between technical and non-technical stakeholders
Work across a wide client base, from small business websites to enterprise-scale platforms
Participate in client conversations around technical strategy, feasibility, and long-term implications
Identify and communicate technical risk early, proposing pragmatic alternatives when needed
Travel occasionally for client visits, workshops, and industry conferences
Qualification
Required
Senior-level experience in web and application development
Proven experience leading engineering teams or serving as a senior technical lead
Strong familiarity with modern CMS platforms and architectures
Experience working within existing systems and client-selected technologies
Comfort balancing hands-on technical thinking with strategic leadership
Strong communication skills and comfort in client-facing environments
Willingness to travel occasionally for client engagements and conferences
Benefits
401(k) with company match
Health, dental, vision, and life insurance
Generous holidays and paid time off
Investment in in-person team moments, retreats, and trips
Company
Temper And Forge
Temper And Forge offers a comprehensive range of services including web development, design, and search engine marketing.
Founded in 2015
2-10 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageLeadership Team
Nathan Botelho
Founder + Owner
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