Director of Engineering at Innovativesol-2

We are looking for a seasoned Director of Engineering to join our team and guide the growth of our technical architects, engineers, and support analysts. Our organization thrives in a high-growth environment, and we need a leader who can foster innovation while streamlining our internal processes. This role is based in Rochester, New York, and we welcome candidates who are able to work from our office at least 50% of the time. You will report directly to our President, with a future reporting line to the SVP of Operations, as you help us scale our service delivery and maintain our commitment to technical excellence.

Key outcomes

• Lead, mentor, and develop our technical staff, ensuring they stay current with the latest industry technologies.
• Drive process improvements to remove redundancies and pave the way for innovative business changes.
• Manage teams responsible for reactive support, proactive service delivery, and fixed-scope project engagements.
• Balance complex technical decisions that align customer requirements, budget constraints, and cloud capabilities.
• Attract and retain high-quality engineering talent while enhancing our internal culture.
• Set clear expectations that empower team members to learn and grow within a safe environment.

Requirements

To be successful in this role, you should possess a strong background in technical leadership and a history of working within mid-size, high-growth technology companies. We require the following qualifications:

• At least 5 years of experience managing software developers, cloud engineers, and IT professionals.
• Direct experience with AWS, including relevant certifications, and a commitment to achieving professional-level certification in an Architect, Operations, Data, or Developer track.
• Proven experience managing staff with billable-hour expectations in a professional services or managed cloud infrastructure environment.
• Deep understanding of the trade-offs between cloud-based infrastructure and on-premise models.
• Demonstrated ability to resolve technical conflicts and make decisive choices with integrity.
• Exceptional problem-solving skills and a natural inclination to communicate decisions clearly to stakeholders.
• Fluency in English.

Preferred qualifications

• Professional experience working for companies that provide managed or professional services.
• Hands-on capability within AWS to effectively mentor architects and engineers.
• Practical experience designing and coding modern cloud software applications to mentor our development team.

Compensation

We offer a hybrid work arrangement to support flexibility and balance for our team members.

How to apply

If you are a self-motivated leader with a drive for excellence and a passion for building world-class engineering teams, we invite you to submit your application. We look forward to reviewing your experience and discussing how you can contribute to our continued growth.