Director OF Software Engineering

Software Engineering DirectorWe are seeking a highly skilled Software Engineering Director with strong technical and leadership expertise to design, build, and scale enterprise data platforms. This role combines hands-on engineering with strategic leadership, focusing on AI/ML, advanced analytics, and modern distributed systems. The candidate will lead cross-functional teams, drive innovation, and deliver scalable solutions aligned with business objectives.Location: McLean, VA (On-site, Monday–Friday)Salary Range: Competitive, based on experienceRequired Skills & QualificationsOverall 10 years of hands-on software development experience including Java,.Net, Python, Cloud-AWS, Microservices, Kubernetes, Angular- last 5 years of versions in all.7-8 years of leadership experience and people management skills, including leading, mentoring, and influencing developers.Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science or related field.15 years of software engineering experience (5 years in data engineering).Strong experience with AWS/GCP/Azure cloud platforms.Applicants must be able to work directly for Artech on W2.Prior work experience at client or in client's industry.Preferred Skills & QualificationsExperience with Snowflake, Tableau, SageMaker or similar tools.Knowledge of data governance, metadata management, and data quality.Exposure to Generative AI, LLMs, and AI/ML integration.Day-to-Day ResponsibilitiesDrive technical strategy and architecture for scalable, data-driven applications.Lead development of microservices-based and AI-powered platforms.Build reusable components and scalable engineering frameworks.Oversee API-based integrations and enterprise system design.Guide teams in adopting modern technologies and engineering best practices.Company Benefits & CultureStrong technical leadership with ability to drive innovation and strategy.Ability to align engineering solutions with business goals.Passion for AI, modern technologies, and continuous learning.