Director, Software Development

Salary Grade 22       Hiring Range   $101k      $129k

The Director, Software Development will lead the software development activities pursuant to new product development and product enhancement, as well as manage team members responsible for development and enhancement of system applications. The incumbent must be able to communicate the details of multiple ongoing and critical development items to technical and non-technical stakeholders. The Director must collaborate across all departments to help provide scope and estimates for development projects, and must be able to provide timely information and assure development is completed within scope. The ability to manage, coach and mentor staff is essential.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Responsible for the robust development and/or enhancement of specific ES&S products within area of focus, meeting all technical, expense and schedule milestones for current and future product offerings.
2. Ensure software development efforts are current and scalable using the most appropriate technology relative to best practices in the elections industry and customer specifications.
3. In collaboration with pertinent stakeholders, prepare and manage division projects’ plans in accordance with defined Software Development Life Cycle processes. Project plans shall include objectives, milestones, expense forecasts and staffing requirements and be delivered in a manner that thoughtfully balances speed, cost, risk and scope.
4. Consult with Project Managers to determine information requirements of users in order to identify boundaries and priorities of new projects including discussion of system capacity and viable acquisitions of equipment.
5. Work with adjacent departments to assist with sales and marketing efforts, technical problem solving and other customer centric priorities.
6. Lead, evaluate and manage the career development of development, technical and administrative staff.
7. This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Qualifications:

Education: Must have a bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Management Information systems or equivalent computer technology field.

Experience:

Minimum10 years experience including:

Significant hands-on software development experience

Advanced knowledge of development methodologies applicable to current company projects.

Significant experience working with Agile and Scrum

Thorough understanding of source code control tools and processes

Thorough understanding of quality assurance processes

Thorough understanding of both structured and object-oriented languages and development techniques

Competencies:

Technical capacity

Collaboration and people management skills

Problem Solving/Analysis

Communication proficiency in both technical and non-technical arenas

Personal effectiveness/credibility

Licenses/Certifications Required: CISSP (Certified Information Systems Security Professional) or CISM (Certified Information Security Manager) is desired.

Supervisory Responsibilities:This position has supervisory responsibilities for Software Engineers and Technicians as assigned to area of focus, as well as other Software Development and Technical managers.

Work Environment:This job operates in a professional office environment which routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, telephones, and photocopiers.

Physical Demands:The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; hands to finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

Travel: Approximately up to 10% travel is expected.

Security:Required to consistently demonstrate adherence to all security requirements and accepted practices as contained in the current ES&S Security Policy. Incumbents must proactively read, comprehend and adhere to all ES&S security policies, practices and procedures regarding the safety and safekeeping of co-workers, products, services and other intellectual property as defined in the ES&S New Business and Non-disclosure, or Proprietary matters, Confidential matters and Non-Competition agreements, and the current ES&S Security Policy Manual.

EEO Statement: In order to provide equal employment and advancement opportunities to all individuals, employment decisions at ES&S will be based on merit, qualifications, and abilities. ES&S does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, creed, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, citizenship status, marital status, age, disability, genetic information, or because of past, current, or future military obligations or any other characteristics protected by law.

This policy governs all aspects of employment, including selection, job assignment, compensation, discipline, termination, and access to benefits and training.