Director, Software Engineering - Remote

📋 Description

• • As the Director, Software Engineering at DriveTime Automotive Group, Inc., you will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of our technology landscape across the DriveTime, Bridgecrest, and SilverRock brands. This is a leadership position designed for an individual who thrives in a dynamic, fast-paced environment, viewing change not as a hurdle, but as a catalyst for innovation and personal growth.
• • You will be instrumental in mentoring and developing Software Engineering Managers and their respective teams, fostering a culture of excellence and continuous improvement. Your leadership will directly impact the technical direction and execution of key initiatives within your assigned business track.
• • A core aspect of this role involves acting as a strategic and technical liaison, bridging the gap between business objectives and technological solutions. You will collaborate closely with Product counterparts to identify execution opportunities, providing the necessary guidance and support for your teams to capitalize on them.
• • You will be empowered to influence the strategic direction of the business, proactively researching upcoming initiatives to establish a clear and effective technical path forward for your teams. This forward-thinking approach ensures alignment with the broader company roadmap and vision.
• • A key responsibility is to empower your teams through fostering self-autonomy, enabling them to take ownership of their work and drive innovation. Simultaneously, you will be a proactive problem-solver, assisting in clearing obstacles that may arise for your teams, ensuring smooth and efficient progress.
• • This role demands a leader who can navigate and adapt to diverse and innovative personalities across the organization, understanding when to champion change and when to seek compromise to achieve optimal outcomes.
• • You will be responsible for ensuring that all technical decisions made within your track are in alignment with the overarching company roadmap and strategic vision, maintaining consistency and coherence across the technology stack.
• • Cultivating an environment of collaboration, transparency, accountability, and teamwork is paramount. You will champion these values within your track, fostering a positive and productive work atmosphere.
• • As a company advocate for your teams and track, you will champion their needs and requirements to ensure their success and optimal performance.
• • You will provide crucial support to your Software Engineering Managers as they guide their teams through complex system design processes, collaborating effectively with architecture, peers, and other stakeholders.
• • A significant part of building high-performing teams involves working closely with the recruiting department, actively participating in candidate screenings and interviews to identify and attract top talent.
• • Maintaining a strong connection with your teams is essential. You will ensure that every member of your track feels valued, recognized, and supported within the DriveTime Family of Brands on a daily basis.
• • You will be at the forefront of advancing our engineering practices, particularly by driving the responsible adoption of Artificial Intelligence (AI) throughout the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC).
• • This role will involve designing and leading the implementation of software solutions that deliver tangible business value, leveraging modern technologies such as GraphQL, Segment, Braze, Pega, and cutting-edge front-end technologies.
• • You will explore and implement innovative uses of AI for code generation and throughout the broader engineering SDLC, staying ahead of technological advancements.
• • A working knowledge of Business Process Management (BPM) platforms will be utilized for evaluating business rules, managing workflows, and developing UI screens.
• • You will contribute to the design and implementation of GraphQL solutions, ensuring efficient and scalable data retrieval and manipulation.
• • This position offers a unique opportunity to redefine the process of purchasing, financing, and protecting vehicles through the strategic application of technology and over two decades of industry knowledge.