What are the responsibilities and job description for the Software Development Director position at EarthCam?
Who We Are:
EarthCam is the global leader in providing webcam content, technology and services. Founded in 1996, EarthCam provides live streaming video, time-lapse construction cameras, and Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) for AI-powered visual asset management. EarthCam leads the industry with the highest resolution imagery available to empower building information modelling (BIM) and Virtual Design Construction (VDC) teams with actionable visual data. EarthCam's innovations include the world’s first outdoor gigapixel panorama camera system and the first ever 5G construction camera. EarthCam has documented over a trillion dollars of construction projects around the world. The company is headquartered on a 10-acre campus in northern New Jersey.
We are seeking an experienced and results-oriented Software Development Director to join our growing team.
Responsibilities
- Provide strategic direction for leadership of the software development team
- Develop and continuously improve all stages of our Agile Software Development Lifecycle in order to improve products and ensure a scalable environment
- Provide senior/subject matter expertise on certain aspects of product architecture
- Critically analyze existing team and implement KPIs to measure effectiveness
- Contribute to product and technology roadmaps
- Develop a program to coach and mentor staff via internal or external resources
- Hire and manage team leads across various development teams
- Develop and enforce industry-standard operating guidelines and policies
- Continuously follow industry advancements, and incorporate cutting-edge techniques in software development proactively
- Foster transparency and promote cross-team information sharing and interaction
Who YOU Are
· An excellent communicator – both verbally and in writing
· Work well under pressure in a fast-paced environment
· Detail-oriented and organized
· A problem solver
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, IT, MIS, Engineering, or related field
- 10 years professional experience in commercial system software development and delivery
- 8 years of experience building, leading, managing and developing high-performance engineering teams and inspiring performance that exceeds expectations and retains resources
- Proven knowledge in software and systems architecture, design and implementation
- Excellent cross-departmental communication skills, both verbal and written
- Proven leadership skills, including the ability to identify talent, build teams, mentor and develop team members and inspire performance that exceeds expectations and retains resources
Nice to have skills:
- Knowledge of Linux System Architecture
- Substantial experience with Git, Jira, CI/CD pipelines, Docker, and delivering SaaS products
- Interest in Security and DevOps
- Knowledge of Programming languages Python, C, Laravel, PHP, React, JavaScript
What We Offer:
The EarthCam package includes excellent salaries, bonuses, benefits, and constant opportunities for development – designed to create an entrepreneurial, invigorating and satisfying environment. Our benefits include:
- Health insurance (Single coverage 100% paid for by company)
- Dental and vision insurance
- 401K Plan (with aggressive company matching)
- Paid time off, plus paid holidays
- Regular free breakfasts, lunches and snacks
- In-house Yoga sessions
- Bicycles to ride around campus
- Team BBQs and annual company Olympics
