Dir Information Technology Job Philadelphia area,Pennsylvania USA,Software Development

Own and deliver multiple technical projects, aligning with Data Enablement and corporate growth objectives.
Architect solutions that leverage modern technologies, ensuring scalability, reliability, and performance.
Drive technical projects from concept to completion, providing architectural guidance and hands-on contributions to ensure high-quality outcomes.
Define project milestones and KPIs, ensuring alignment with business goals.
Drive continuous innovation by incorporating emerging trends and tools, including generative AI, into project workflows.

Hands-On Technical Expertise

Actively contribute to software development, architecture design, and code reviews.
Use generative AI to optimize development processes, enhance team productivity, and solve complex challenges.
Provide technical mentorship, guiding teams in adopting modern programming languages, frameworks, and AI-powered tools.
Champion best practices in software engineering, including CI/CD, automated testing, and cloud-native development.
Inspire, mentor, and manage a high-performing development team.
Promote the use of generative AI tools to boost team creativity, efficiency, and skill development.
Cultivate a culture of ownership, accountability, and innovation.
Evaluate team performance and identify growth opportunities through personalized development plans.

Problem Solving and Innovation

Proactively identify and resolve technical and business blockers.
Foster collaborative problem-solving sessions, encouraging teams to experiment and innovate.
Lead by example, demonstrating a solutions-oriented mindset and a commitment to delivering high-quality results.

Stakeholder Communication

Collaborate with business units, external partners, and leadership to align on goals, strategies, and deliverables.
Communicate technical concepts effectively to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
Provide regular updates on progress, risks, and opportunities.

Process and Workflow Optimization

Continuously assess and improve development processes to enhance team efficiency and quality.
Collaborate with IT leadership to implement agile and Dev Ops practices.

Strategic Alignment

Work closely with the VP of Data Enablement to align technical strategies with long-term corporate goals, including household growth and worksite expansion.
Advocate for investments in modern tools, technologies, and methodologies to maintain competitive advantage.

Qualifications Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field. Master’s degree preferred.

Experience

10+ years of experience leading technical teams and delivering impactful software solutions.
Proven track record in hands-on software development and technical leadership.
Strong background in cloud technologies (AWS, Azure, or GCP) and Dev Ops practices.

Skills and Competencies Technical Expertise

Expertise in software architecture, APIs, microservices, and cloud-native solutions.
Proficiency in leveraging generative AI tools like ChatGPT, Copilot, or similar to enhance development workflows.
At least eight (8) years of direct experience with ALL the following:
- .NET Framework development
- C#
- Microsoft SQL Server
- At least four (4) years of direct experience with MOST of the following:
  - .NET Core
  - Net Standard
  - ASP.NET Core MVC
  - Web API
- At least two (2) years of direct experience with ANY of the following:
  - AWS – API Gateway, Elasticsearch, Firehose, Kinesis, Lambda, and/or Cloud Watch
  - Azure – APIM, Search, Event Hubs, Functions, and/or Monitor

Problem Solving and Innovation

Ability to analyze complex challenges, design innovative solutions, and execute them efficiently.

Leadership

Exceptional team-building and mentoring skills.
Ability to lead by example, motivating teams to adopt modern practices and tools.
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