Piper Companies

Director of Developer Experience (DevEx)

Piper Companies$150K — $200K *
Enterprise Technology
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 10+ years in technology leadership, especially in Developer Experience or platform engineering
  • Proven success enhancing engineering productivity and deployment velocity
  • Strong knowledge of cloud platforms like AWS, Azure, or GCP
  • Experience with governance frameworks and cost optimization in tech organizations
  • Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills

Responsibilities

  • Lead the strategy for Developer Experience and modernization initiatives
  • Establish and track KPIs to measure performance and developer satisfaction
  • Build and scale developer platforms and CI/CD practices
  • Collaborate with cross-functional leaders to ensure governance and compliance
  • Drive continuous improvement programs to streamline workflows and reduce technical debt

Benefits

  • Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision coverage
  • 401(k) plan
  • Paid Time Off (PTO) and Sick Leave as required by law
Full Job Description
The Director of Developer Experience (DevEx) role is a hybrid position with 3 days onsite in the office. The Director of Developer Experience (DevEx) will lead enterprise modernization initiatives focused on improving engineering productivity, accelerating software delivery velocity, strengthening governance, and optimizing technology spend. An ideal candidate for the Director of Developer Experience (DevEx) role is a strategic technology leader with deep experience in platform engineering, developer tooling, cloud modernization, and measurable DevEx outcomes.

Responsibilities of the Director of Developer Experience (DevEx):
• Lead the enterprise Developer Experience strategy, driving modernization initiatives that improve engineering productivity and software delivery performance.
• Establish and track KPIs such as deployment frequency, lead time for changes, developer satisfaction, platform adoption, and operational efficiency.
• Build and scale internal developer platforms, self-service capabilities, CI/CD standards, and cloud-native engineering practices.
• Partner with engineering, architecture, security, and finance leaders to strengthen governance, compliance, and cost management initiatives.
• Drive continuous improvement programs that reduce technical debt, streamline developer workflows, and accelerate product delivery.

Qualifications of the Director of Developer Experience (DevEx):
• 10+ years of technology leadership experience with a strong focus on Developer Experience, platform engineering, cloud transformation, or application modernization.
• Demonstrated success delivering measurable improvements in engineering productivity, deployment velocity, platform adoption, and operational efficiency.
• Deep knowledge of cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP), DevOps practices, CI/CD pipelines, Kubernetes, and developer tooling ecosystems.
• Experience establishing governance frameworks, engineering standards, and cost optimization programs across large technology organizations.
• Strong executive communication and stakeholder management skills with the ability to influence cross-functional teams.

Compensation for the Director of Developer Experience (DevEx) includes:
• Salary range: $150,000 - $200,000 depending on experience
• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, 401(k), PTO, Sick Leave as required by law
• This job opens for applications on 09/09/2026. Applications for this job will be accepted for at least 30 days from the posting date.

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About Piper Companies

Piper Companies is a staffing and recruiting firm based in Conshohocken, Pennsylvania. It provides staffing solutions for a variety of industries, including technology, healthcare, and finance. The company was founded in 2011 and has since grown to become a leading provider of staffing services in the Philadelphia area. Piper Companies is committed to providing high-quality service to its clients and candidates, and has a strong focus on building long-term relationships. The company is also known for its corporate social responsibility initiatives, including support for local charities and community organizations.
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