Overview Security Clearance: Not Required but must be able to obtain security clearance

Location: On-site, Hanover, MD

NOT REMOTE

About Us Eccalon provides global solutions to the most challenging technological issues of the 21st century, and our evolving portfolio spans five major markets: Machine Learning, Cybersecurity, Aerospace & Defense, Material Sciences, Advanced Manufacturing, Sports Science, Biotechnology, and Health & Life Sciences. Visit our website here.

Why Join Us? Eccalon's Executives foster a supportive work environment focused on innovation, security, and people. Our culture emphasizes inclusion, teamwork, trust, and career advancement opportunities. We offer an extensive benefits package to support the wellness of our employees and their families. You will be joining a team of innovators, working with cutting-edge technologies, supporting mission-critical projects, and making an impact.

Job Summary We are looking for a visionary and technically strong Director of Software Engineering to lead our engineering teams in building scalable, secure, and high-performance software solutions. This role shapes our technical strategy, drives engineering excellence, and delivers innovative products in a fast-paced, tech-driven environment.

Responsibilities

Define and execute the engineering roadmap in alignment with company goals and product strategy, and provide technical leadership.

Lead and mentor tech leads, software and QA engineers across multiple teams.

Foster a high-performance culture focused on innovation, accountability, and continuous improvement.

Establish clear goals, metrics, and accountability frameworks for engineering teams.

Technical Oversight

Help guide architectural decisions and ensure adherence to modern software engineering principles.

Champion best practices in software design, testing, deployment, and operations.

Evaluate and implement new technologies to improve scalability, reliability, and developer productivity.

Project & Product Delivery

Collaborate with leadership, design, and the Product Delivery Office to deliver high-quality software on time and within scope.

Strong command of SDLC best practices, agile methodologies, and application lifecycle management.

Ensure robust monitoring, alerting, and incident response practices are in place.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.

10+ years of software engineering experience, including 5+ years in a leadership role.

Proven experience leading engineering teams in a technical product or SaaS company.

Excellent communication and cross-functional collaboration skills.

Deep understanding of cloud-native architectures (AWS and Azure), microservices, and distributed systems.

Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to influence across departments.

Experience with Agile, Scrum, or SAFe methodologies.

Preferred Qualifications

Familiarity with security and compliance standards (e.g., FedRAMP, PCI, etc.).

Background in AI/ML, data engineering, or platform engineering is a plus.

Job Details

Seniority level: Director

Employment type: Full-time

Job function: Management

Industries: Defense and Space Manufacturing, Manufacturing, Government Relations Services

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