Description

Butler/Till is a results-driven marketing agency offering deeply collaborative client experiences, proprietary technology, and world-class partnerships. At Butler/Till, we take immense pride in our independent, women-owned and led status, our unwavering commitment to a purpose-driven approach, our B-Corp status, and our unique structure as a 100% employee-owned company (ESOP).

SUMMARY 

The Director, Software Engineering is a leadership role responsible for overseeing the software engineering department's overall technical direction and execution. This role involves managing engineering resources, driving strategic technical initiatives, and ensuring the delivery of high-quality software products that align with Butler/Till’s goals. The Director will work closely with cross-functional teams[CM1] [SH2] like product development and data engineering to define project scopes, set priorities, and foster a culture of continuous improvement and innovation. The ideal candidate excels in strategic planning, team leadership, and technical acumen, thriving in dynamic and collaborative environments.

The tech stack includes HTML5/CSS, Node.js, React, TypeScript, C#, Python, JavaScript, Docker, AWS, and Azure Services, supported by MS-SQL, PostgreSQL, and Snowflake databases.

KEY OUTCOMES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Key Outcome: Effective leadership and team management

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead, mentor, and manage engineering teams, including recruiting, performance evaluations, and professional development.
• Develop and implement engineering strategies that support the company’s business objectives and technology vision.
• Foster a collaborative and innovative team environment, encouraging knowledge sharing and continuous learning.
• Oversee project planning, including defining technical requirements, setting timelines, and ensuring alignment with business goals.
• Ensure effective communication and collaboration across teams, including with product management, design, and operations.

Key Outcome: High-quality software delivery

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee the technical design and architecture of software systems, ensuring they meet performance, scalability, and security standards.
• Implement best practices for software development, including coding standards, code reviews, and quality assurance processes.
• Drive the adoption of modern technologies and methodologies to enhance software development and operational efficiency.
• Monitor and manage engineering project progress, ensuring timely delivery of high-quality software solutions.
• Conduct regular reviews and assessments of technology and processes to identify areas for improvement.

Key Outcome: Strategic technical leadership

Key Responsibilities:

• Define and drive the technology roadmap in alignment with the company’s strategic objectives.
• Evaluate emerging technologies and industry trends, making recommendations for their adoption to enhance the company’s competitive edge.
• Collaborate with senior leadership to align engineering strategies with overall business goals and priorities.
• Represent the engineering department in executive meetings, providing updates on project status, risks, and achievements.

Key Outcome: Engage, retain, and enable performance of talent 

Key Responsibilities: 

• Contribute and proactively manage talent plans. Assess, hire, on-board, and grow role-appropriate talent
• Manage a team; set clear, outcome-based performance goals. Establish and maintain development plans for each.
• Provide effective feedback that enables employees to improve and work toward goals, while seeking feedback from team to enable inclusion and continuous improvement
• Remove barriers to enable team outcomes
• Provide opportunities for growth and development, while mentoring and inspiring employees to unlock their full potential

Other Responsibilities:

• Lead initiatives for process improvements and optimization within the engineering department.
• Develop and maintain documentation for technical processes, architecture, and project status.
• Support cross-functional projects and initiatives as needed, including leading or contributing to strategic planning sessions.

Requirements

REQUIRED

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related discipline, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 10+ years of experience in software engineering, with at least 5 years in a leadership role managing engineering teams.
• Proven experience in defining and executing technical strategies and driving software development initiatives.
• Strong expertise in one or more programming languages and frameworks (C#, Python, Java).
• Extensive experience with software development best practices, including architecture, design, testing, and deployment.
• Demonstrated ability to manage complex projects and lead cross-functional teams.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence and collaborate effectively with senior leadership and other stakeholders.

PREFERRED

• Experience leading engineering teams in a SaaS or tech-driven environment.
• Proven track record of successfully launching and scaling technology products.
• Experience with cloud platforms and services (AWS, Azure).
• Background in modernizing legacy systems and implementing scalable solutions.

CORE COMPETENCIES 

• CUSTOMER FOCUS/CLIENT INTIMACY: seeking to understand client business challenges/needs and delivering continuous value to our clients 
• COLLABORATIVE: working with teams and across the organization with ease 
• OWNER AGILITY: able to continuously learn and quickly adapt to changing circumstance 
• RESULTS DRIVEN: accepts accountability to deliver business outcomes, even under changing circumstances. Delivers on commitments 
• DISCIPLINED: Thinks, plans, and prioritizes work on an ongoing basis, plans and aligns with key team members before acting