Director of Engineering - Norfolk

Director of Engineering  |   Norfolk, NE   

Essential Functions & Job Responsibilities: 

Engineering Leadership

• Lead and develop the company’s engineering organization, including software engineers, data engineers, and infrastructure/platform engineers.
• Establish strong engineering standards for system design, code quality, testing, and deployment.
• Build a culture that values both operational stability and thoughtful innovation.
• Mentor engineers and help develop future technical leaders.

Technical Architecture & System Design

• Own the overall technical architecture of the company’s technology ecosystem.
• Ensure systems are designed for reliability, scalability, and maintainability.
• Guide architecture decisions across ERP systems, integrations, data platforms, and customer-facing applications.
• Evaluate new technologies and architectural patterns when appropriate.

ERP & Platform Modernization

• Lead the technical strategy for modernization of the company’s ERP and core operational systems.
• Evaluate build vs. buy decisions and technology platform options.
• Ensure new platforms integrate cleanly with existing systems and data models.
• Guide engineering teams through complex system migrations and transitions.

Delivery & Execution

• Work closely with Product Managers to ensure engineering resources are focused on the highest‑value initiatives.
• Ensure development work is well-scoped, well-estimated, and delivered on schedule.
• Implement engineering processes that improve predictability, quality, and delivery speed.
• Oversee development pipelines, release management, and operational readiness.

Platform Reliability & Infrastructure

• Ensure the reliability and performance of core infrastructure including servers, networking, cloud environments, and system integrations.
• Establish monitoring, incident management, and operational response processes.
• Ensure strong cybersecurity practices and system resiliency.

Cross‑Functional Collaboration

• Partner with the Director of Technology to align engineering priorities with business needs.
• Collaborate with business leaders to ensure technology solutions support operational goals.
• Work closely with product management to translate business requirements into technical solutions.
• Communicate technical tradeoffs and system constraints clearly to non‑technical stakeholders.

Required Skills & Abilities:

• Strong background in software engineering or systems architecture.
• Experience leading engineering teams in complex enterprise environments.
• Experience working with enterprise systems such as ERP platforms and system integrations.
• Deep understanding of software architecture, system design, and scalable infrastructure.
• Proven ability to balance reliability and innovation in technology organizations.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to explain technical concepts to business leaders.

Benefits:

• Employee free healthcare
• 401K company match
• 3 weeks of PTO in the first year!
• HSA and FSA available 
• Quarterly Bonus Incentive