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Director of Engineering - Software and Digital Platforms

Houston, TX

temporary

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Position: Director of Engineering – Software & Digital Platforms

An innovative organization is seeking a seasoned engineering leader to head its Software and Digital Platforms function. The ideal candidate is a technically astute and results-driven professional with a strong track record of delivering simplified, automated, and scalable solutions to complex business challenges. This leader will oversee the development of enterprise applications and services across hybrid cloud and on-prem environments, emphasizing usability, performance, and efficiency.

We’re looking for someone who is energized by solving real-world user challenges and who continuously pursues new technologies to enhance productivity and drive strategic value.

Qualified leaders please send your resume to Jennifer.Hibbetts@optimus-us.com.

Key Responsibilities:

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Oversee the integration of business-critical systems (e.g., HR, Finance) to ensure smooth and efficient data and process flow across the enterprise.

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Provide strategic and technical leadership for the enterprise's service management platform (ServiceNow), working cross-functionally to implement solutions that maximize end-user satisfaction.

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Shift the engineering team's mindset from tool-specific proficiency to a broader focus on software development, automation, and business impact.

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Drive innovation by positioning the engineering group as a key enabler of digital transformation and enterprise-wide automation.

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Champion modern software engineering approaches, such as AI/ML integration, cloud-native design, and intelligent automation.

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Lead efforts to incorporate new technologies with minimal disruption to legacy systems and platforms.

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Define and enforce high standards for development, deployment, and security operations.

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Build and foster a high-performing, collaborative engineering culture centered on accountability, creativity, and professional development.

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Mentor and grow talent, providing learning paths and career development opportunities for the team.

Desired Qualifications:

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

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A leader who models excellence and stays hands-on—capable of coding, prototyping, and demonstrating emerging technologies to teams and business partners.

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15+ years of experience leading software engineering and automation teams in complex enterprise environments.

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Proven expertise in cloud computing, preferably with direct experience deploying and managing services on AWS or Azure.

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Deep familiarity with platform integration strategies, SaaS/PaaS environments, artificial intelligence, machine learning, and robotic process automation.

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Strong foundation in software architecture, system integration, and scalable digital solutions.

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Proficient in contemporary development methodologies such as microservices, DevSecOps, and agile practices.

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Exceptional communication skills, with the ability to interact effectively with senior leadership, technical teams, and cross-functional stakeholders.

Per our client's specifications, candidates are required to be US Citizens, Green Card holders, or independently authorized to work in the US . We are unable to provide H1 visa sponsorship/transfer at this time.

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