Director of Software Engineering

The Company

Storage Treasures is the nation's leading online self storage auction marketplace, owned and operated by OpenTech Alliance, Inc. Founded in 2003, OpenTech Alliance is a leading technology provider to the self storage industry, delivering software-enabled solutions including online auctions, access control systems, full-service kiosks, and call center services to self storage operators across North America, with a growing international presence.

Headquartered in Phoenix, AZ, OpenTech Alliance supports many of the largest self storage operators in the U.S. Storage Treasures connects millions of bidders with self storage facilities across the country, powering a fast-growing and unique e-commerce ecosystem.

About the Role

OpenTech Alliance is seeking a Director of Software Engineering to lead the teams that build, run, and improve our software products.

Working closely with Product Management, you will turn strategy into deliverable plans and own engineering delivery, software quality, and the growth of a strong, collaborative team. It is a chance to develop great engineers, improve how teams work, and shape the future of complex production systems.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the teams that design, build, test, ship, and operate OpenTech products
• Partner with Product Management to turn strategy into realistic delivery plans
• Recruit, coach, and develop engineers and emerging technical leaders
• Remove roadblocks and use clear metrics to improve how teams deliver
• Balance new product work with technical debt, security, and platform health
• Guide architecture, engineering standards, and testing and delivery practices
• Keep quality, performance, scalability, and reliability built into every release
• Communicate progress, risks, and tradeoffs clearly across the business
• Experience leading engineering for a SaaS platform, marketplace, or high-traffic web product
• Experience modernizing a mature platform while continuing to deliver value
• Strong background in cloud, distributed systems, automated delivery, and security
• Experience using AI-assisted development tools in a professional setting
• A strong track record of hiring, coaching, and growing engineering teams
• Bachelor's degree in a related field, or equivalent practical experience
• What We're Looking For

A leader who thinks in terms of products and outcomes, not just technical output - someone who stays close to the work, trusts engineers to own their decisions, and develops strong engineers and leaders along the way.

Why Join OpenTech?

At OpenTech Alliance, you will be part of a collaborative and dynamic team where your leadership directly supports business success. We value innovation, teamwork, and professional development, offering opportunities to grow your skills while working with modern technologies in a fast-paced environment.