Director of Engineering Delivery; Java Systems

Director of Engineering Delivery (Java Systems)

Intellibus is a boutique engineering and consulting firm focused on building and modernizing mission‑critical platforms for highly regulated industries. We are hands‑on builders our leaders are expected to roll up their sleeves, guide engineering teams, and deliver outcomes, not just manage status.

We are looking for a Senior Manager – Engineering Delivery to lead multiple engineering squads, provide technical and architectural direction, and ensure high‑quality delivery of complex Java‑based platforms.

This is a hands‑on leadership role for someone who comes from a strong Java engineering background
, has grown into technical leadership and architecture
, and has deep experience delivering in consulting environments
.

As a Senior Manager – Engineering Delivery, you will:

• Lead and oversee multiple engineering squads
• Provide hands‑on technical guidance and architectural oversight
• Ensure delivery quality, performance, stability, and scalability
• Mentor engineers and tech leads
• Act as the bridge between business goals and engineering execution

You will be accountable for delivery outcomes, technical direction, and team performance across complex, enterprise‑grade systems.

• Lead multiple engineering squads delivering Java‑based platforms
  Review and guide architecture, design patterns, and code quality
• Support engineers with complex technical problem‑solving
• Drive best practices in development, testing, deployment, and monitoring
• Provide architectural guidance for scalable, secure, and high‑performance systems
• Review integration patterns, APIs, and data flows
• Support modernization and legacy‑to‑cloud migration initiatives
• Ensure systems meet non‑functional requirements (performance, reliability, security)
• Operate in a consulting environment with tight deadlines and changing priorities
• Translate business requirements into technical execution plans
• Communicate clearly with stakeholders while keeping teams focused on delivery
• Support pre‑delivery planning, scoping, and execution readiness
• Mentor senior engineers and emerging tech leads
  Promote engineering excellence, automation, and CI/CD practices
• Identify risks early and drive mitigation plans
• Build strong delivery culture and accountability

• 15+ years in software engineering
  , with strong hands‑on Java background
• Strong knowledge of:
  • Java, Spring, REST APIs, microservices
  • Unix/Linux environments
  • JavaScript (for full‑stack awareness and integration)
• Experience with:
  • Distributed systems
  • Legacy modernization and cloud migration
  • CI/CD pipelines and Dev Ops practices
• Track record of leading multiple squads and senior engineers

This role is ideal for someone who is:

• A former strong Java engineer who still understands code and architecture deeply
• Comfortable making technical decisions and trade‑offs
• Experienced in high‑pressure consulting delivery environments
• Respected by engineers and credible with leadership
• Able to move between strategy, architecture, and day‑to‑day execution

This is not
:

• A PMO role
• A people‑only management role

This is a true engineering delivery leadership role
.

• Initial meeting with the hiring team.
• Internal Assessment GQ and Presentation assessment.