Director of Software Development

Position: Director of Software Development

Salary: $100,000–$175,000

Location: Muskegon, MI

Benefits: 3 weeks PTO, Medical/Dental/Vision/Prescription, Retirement plan w/match, and more.

If you’re looking for a place where your technical leadership actually shapes the direction of the product, and the business, this is it. This company has a strong reputation in creative visual solutions and is investing heavily in digital innovation. As the Director of Software Development, you will:

• Own the technical roadmap and influence key architectural decisions.
• Build and modernize a platform used by national brands.
• Work directly with an engaged, collaborative leadership team that listens and acts on your recommendations.
• Blend hands-on development with strategic impact, giving you the best of both worlds.

• Lead the technical strategy behind both internal systems and customer-facing applications.
• Define development standards, release cycles, and documentation processes.
• Evaluate and introduce modern tools—including AI and automation—to increase scalability and efficiency.
• Contribute directly to core product development using PHP, SQL, and modern front-end technologies.
• Architect and implement new features, enhancements, and integrations.
• Troubleshoot complex issues and ensure high performance, reliability, and security across the stack.
• Work closely with senior leaders to clarify business needs and translate them into technical solutions.
• Communicate timelines, risks, and progress with transparency and confidence.
• Lead and coach the development team, reinforcing engineering best practices and modern coding standards.
• Foster a culture of accountability, learning, and continuous improvement.
• Meet with select clients to understand their workflows and uncover opportunities for enhancement.
• Provide strategic guidance to help clients maximize the platform’s capabilities.

• Experience leading or managing a development team.
• Strong background in PHP, SQL, Bootstrap, and modern web development.
• Solid understanding of architecture, system design, and scalable processes.
• Effective communication skills across technical and non-technical groups.
• A solutions-driven mindset with a commitment to continual learning.
• Interest in emerging technologies, including AI and automation.

• Experience with eCommerce platforms (e.g., Woo Commerce).
• Experience with software integrations.