Senior Director, Backend Engineering

About the Role We are seeking a Sr. Director of Engineering to lead and evolve our platform architecture, engineering processes, and end-to-end delivery operations. This high‑impact leadership role focuses on integrating AI‑augmented engineering practices to drive continuous improvement. Responsibilities Platform Architecture & Technical Strategy Define and maintain the long‑term platform architecture roadmap, ensuring scalability, reliability, and security across all systems. Evaluate and adopt emerging technologies—including AI/ML infrastructure, cloud‑native patterns, and modern data platforms—to keep the architecture competitive and forward‑looking. Establish architectural guardrails, design review processes, and technical standards that balance innovation with operational stability. Partner with Product, Research, and Security leadership to align platform capabilities with business objectives. AI‑Enabled Engineering & Delivery Champion the integration of AI‑powered development tools (e.g., AI code assistants, automated code review, intelligent testing frameworks, AI‑driven incident response) into day‑to‑day engineering workflows. Develop and track metrics that quantify the impact of AI toolsets on velocity, quality, and developer experience. Build a culture where teams actively experiment with AI capabilities, share learnings, and iterate on tooling adoption. Stay current on the rapidly evolving AI‑for‑engineering landscape and make strategic build‑vs‑buy‑vs‑integrate decisions. Engineering Processes & Continuous Improvement Own and continuously refine the engineering delivery lifecycle, including CI/CD pipelines, release management, incident management, and post‑incident review processes. Implement data‑driven frameworks (DORA metrics, cycle time analysis, defect escape rates) to identify bottlenecks and drive measurable improvements in throughput and quality. Foster a culture of kaizen—small, frequent, compounding improvements—across all engineering teams. Lead process transformation initiatives that reduce toil, eliminate waste, and free engineers to focus on high‑value work. Leadership & Team Development Lead, mentor, and grow a high‑performing organization of engineering managers, architects, and individual contributors. Recruit and retain top engineering talent by creating an environment of psychological safety, technical excellence, and career growth. Set clear goals and accountability structures; communicate progress transparently to executive stakeholders. Drive cross‑functional alignment with Product, Design, QA, and DevOps to ensure cohesive delivery. Qualifications 12+ years of progressive software engineering experience with at least 5 years in a leadership role overseeing backend engineering or platform delivery teams. Track record of defining and executing platform architecture strategy at scale. Hands‑on experience deploying AI‑enabled development tools and measuring their impact on delivery outcomes. Deep expertise in modern software architecture patterns (microservices, event‑driven, cloud‑native) and DevOps/SRE practices. Strong command of engineering metrics and a data‑driven approach to process optimization. Exceptional communication skills with the ability to translate complex technical concepts for executive and non‑technical audiences. Experience managing and scaling engineering organizations of 15+ engineers across multiple teams. Preferred: experience with enterprise SaaS or platform‑as‑a‑service environments. Preferred: familiarity with AI/ML model deployment pipelines and LLM integration patterns. Preferred: background in regulated industries (fintech, healthcare, etc.) with an understanding of compliance‑by‑design. Preferred: experience leading platform migrations (monolith‑to‑microservices, on‑prem‑to‑cloud, or major framework upgrades). Compensation Salary range in the United States: $184,000.00 to $231,000.00 USD annual. The specific offer will be determined by your skills, experience, and qualifications. For non‑sales roles, you may be eligible for a bonus. For sales roles, this range includes a commission target. We are committed to pay transparency and fair compensation practices. EEO Statement All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines. At insightsoftware, we are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ethnicity, ancestry, religion, national origin, gender, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital or parental status, disability, veteran status, or other class protected by applicable law. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. #J-18808-Ljbffr insightsoftware, LLC