Director - Software Engineering

Job Description

Job Description

Director – Software Engineering | $190 ,000 - $210 ,000 Per Year | Direct Hire

What Matters Most

• Competitive Pay of $190,000 - $210,000 per year based on experience
• Schedule: Flexible Hybrid (50% per week in-office after 100% onsite training)
• Location: Omaha, NE – 50% Hybrid schedule
• Direct hire opportunity with career growth and stability
• One of Omaha’s most respected employers

Job Description

We are seeking an experienced Director of Software Engineering to lead multiple Software Engineering Managers and Agile development teams within a large enterprise technology organization. This role is ideal for a hands-on technology leader who has built and coached engineering leadership teams while driving software delivery, modernization, and engineering excellence. The successful candidate will have a strong background leading software development organizations, partnering with Automation QA teams, and mentoring engineering managers to build high-performing teams. Experience with Guidewire is highly preferred, along with expertise in modern Agile delivery, cloud technologies, DevOps, and engineering best practices.

Responsibilities:

• Lead, coach, and develop multiple Software Engineering Managers and their Agile software development teams
• Build a high-performing engineering organization focused on accountability, technical excellence, collaboration, and continuous improvement
• Mentor engineering leaders while developing future leadership talent and succession plans.
• Oversee delivery of multiple software development initiatives, balancing new feature delivery, modernization, quality, and operational support
• Partner closely with Development, Automation QA, Product, Architecture, Infrastructure, and Security teams to deliver high-quality software solutions
• Champion engineering best practices including Agile, CI/CD, DevOps, automated testing, observability, and secure software development
• Lead modernization initiatives involving cloud technologies, APIs, and scalable application architectures
• Drive engineering effectiveness through coaching, performance metrics, process improvements, and operational excellence
• Evaluate and implement AI-enabled engineering capabilities to improve developer productivity and software quality
• Collaborate with executive leadership to align engineering strategy with business objectives

Qualifications and Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Technology, or a related field; advanced degree preferred
• 10+ years of progressive software engineering experience, including multiple years managing Software Engineering Managers
• Proven experience leading multiple Agile software development teams within complex enterprise environments
• Demonstrated success coaching engineering leaders and building high-performing software engineering organizations
• Strong background overseeing both Software Development and Automation QA organizations
• Experience leading enterprise software modernization initiatives utilizing Agile, DevOps, CI/CD, and automated testing practices
• Experience with Microsoft Azure and modern cloud-based software development environments preferred
• Guidewire experience is highly preferred
• Strong understanding of software architecture, SDLC, engineering delivery, and modern development practices
• Experience partnering with executive leadership and cross-functional technology organizations to deliver strategic initiatives
• Excellent leadership, communication, coaching, and organizational development skills
• Experience within insurance, financial services, or another regulated industry is preferred

Work Authorization & Employment Status Requirement
Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. We are not able to sponsor or assume responsibility for employment visas, including but not limited to H-1B, now or in the future. We also cannot accept C2C (Corp-to-Corp) or third-party candidates.

Benefits and Perks:

• Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision & More
• Holidays and Vacation Paid Time Off
• Competitive 401(k) + Company Match
• Training & Development
• Advancement Opportunities

Your New Organization:

This dynamic insurance organization, headquartered in downtown Omaha, NE, combines financial strength and stability with a friendly “small company” atmosphere. With years of success, the company fosters innovation, collaboration, and professional growth in a supportive environment.

Your Career Partner:

The Reserves Network, a veteran-founded and family-owned company, specializes in connecting exceptional talent with rewarding opportunities. With extensive industry experience, we are dedicated to helping you achieve your professional goals and shine in your field. The Reserves Network values diversity and encourages applicants from all backgrounds to apply. As an equal-opportunity employer, we foster an environment of respect, integrity, and trust in every aspect of employment.

In the spirit of pay transparency, we want to share the base salary range for this position is $190,000 - $210,000, not including benefits, potential bonuses or additional compensation. If you are hired, your base salary will be determined based on factors such as individual skills, qualifications, experience, and geographic location. In addition, we also believe in the importance of pay equity and consider the internal equity of our current team members as a part of any final offer. Please keep in mind that the range mentioned above is the full base salary range for the role. Hiring at the maximum of the range would not be typical in order to allow for future & continued salary growth