What are the responsibilities and job description for the Director of Saas Engineering position at TPGi?
Primary Function
The Director of Software as a Service Engineering will lead our SaaS development team, overseeing the design, development, and deployment of our cloud-based software solutions including the ARC platform. The role requires a dynamic leader who can collaborate with cross-functional teams, innovate within the SaaS space, and ensure our products meet the highest standards of quality and user experience.
Scope of Work
The duties listed below are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead and mentor a team of software engineers and developers in the creation of high-quality SaaS products.
- Collaborate with product management, design, and other stakeholders to align engineering activities with company goals.
- Oversee the entire software development lifecycle, including design, development, testing, deployment, and maintenance.
- Implement best practices in software engineering, including Agile methodologies, to ensure efficient and effective product development.
- Ensure compliance with industry standards and regulatory requirements.
- Drive innovation and stay abreast of the latest trends and technologies in SaaS and cloud computing.
- Manage budgets, timelines, and project scopes to ensure timely delivery of products.
- Foster a culture of continuous improvement, learning, and accountability within the engineering team.
Supervisory Responsibilities
This position requires direct supervision of software engineers and other members of the SaaS team (excluding product management and devops)
Required Knowledge/Skills/Abilities
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
- Proven experience (8 years) in software engineering, with a focus on SaaS and cloud-based solutions.
- Strong Leadership skills with a track record of leading high-performing engineering teams.
- Expertise in modern programming languages, frameworks, and cloud technologies.
- Experience with Agile development methodologies.
- Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and decision-making skills.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Experience in accessibility and inclusive design is highly desirable.
- Familiarity with AI and machine learning in the context of SaaS products.
Physical Requirements
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position.
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by the person assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, skills, and physical demands required of personnel so classified.