Director of Engineering, Platform

Overview

This is a remote role from anywhere in the US or Canada.

NEOGOV is a fast-growing SaaS leader in the Public Sector with a mission to serve the people who serve the people. Our clients use our software to manage their employee lifecycle from hire to retire by streamlining processes in our centralized platform. We are passionate about technology, focused on customer success, and have an entrepreneurial environment where innovation is encouraged and rewarded.

NEOGOV is one of the top 50 fastest growing private software companies in the U.S. — Sound like a company you’d like to join? We are looking for top talent to make significant contributions to our products, technology, and customers.

This posting is for an existing vacancy.

The Director of Engineering, Platform, will define engineering roadmaps for the Platform teams, which include Analytics & Reporting, Unified Data Engine, Shared Services, and Internal & External APIs. Reporting to the AVP of Engineering, the Director will build and mentor a high-performing team and drive important Platform initiatives for 2026 and beyond.

• Operationalize the engineering strategy by building shared services, integration frameworks, and data models that support the entire product suite.
• Oversee the transition toward cloud-native, scalable, and modular systems to improve delivery speed.
• Ensure the successful deployment of essential platform features, including unified login, centralized administration, and AI enablement.
• Implement clear standards for development, testing, and security while championing automation and Dev Ops best practices. Collaborate closely with Product and Operations managers to ensure technology investments directly support customer outcomes and company goals.
• Build and mentor AI-first high-performing teams, fostering a culture of accountability and continuous learning through direct mentorship.
• Utilize measurable metrics to track and improve engineering velocity, system uptime, and overall quality.
• Lead tactical initiatives to reduce technical debt and improve reliability without sacrificing innovation.

• You excel at the intersection of technology and business, with a knack for turning complex goals into actionable plans.
• A strong communicator, with an aptitude for translating technical challenges for non-technical stakeholders and aligning priorities across different departments.
• You are dedicated to building trust and technical excellence within your teams, focusing on scaling talent in a distributed environment.
• You are motivated by the challenge of scaling a complex SaaS platform that provides vital services to millions of public sector employees.
• 10+ years of software engineering experience, including 2+ years in Director positions.
• Experience leading engineering teams in a Microsoft-centered ecosystem (.NET, C#, SQL Server)
• Expertise in various authentication protocols, cloud infrastructure (AWS, Azure, or GCP), architecture, and Dev Ops best practices.
• Experience leading modernization and transformation initiatives within engineering organizations.
• Strong understanding of AI, automation, and data-driven engineering processes.
• Demonstrated ability to build and scale high-performing teams across distributed environments.

• Competitive Wages
• Comprehensive Benefits package (medical, dental, vision, etc.)
• Generous PTO to support work-life balance
• 401K/RRSP Matching
• Paid Parental Leave
• Autonomy to grow and find your career path with supportive leadership
• Remote working opportunities
• Inclusive and diverse work environment

NEOGOV does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, protected military status, or other non-merit factors.

Our hiring process may include Artificial Intelligence (AI) screening for keywords and minimum qualifications. Recruiters review all results.

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