Director of Engineering | Brighton, CO | $150,000 - $185,000Essential Functions & Job Responsibilities: Engineering Leadership
- Lead and develop the company's engineering organization, including software engineers, data engineers, and infrastructure/platform engineers.
- Establish strong engineering standards for system design, code quality, testing, and deployment.
- Build a culture that values both operational stability and thoughtful innovation.
- Mentor engineers and help develop future technical leaders.
Technical Architecture & System Design
- Own the overall technical architecture of the company's technology ecosystem.
- Ensure systems are designed for reliability, scalability, and maintainability.
- Guide architecture decisions across ERP systems, integrations, data platforms, and customer-facing applications.
- Evaluate new technologies and architectural patterns when appropriate.
ERP & Platform Modernization
- Lead the technical strategy for modernization of the company's ERP and core operational systems.
- Evaluate build vs. buy decisions and technology platform options.
- Ensure new platforms integrate cleanly with existing systems and data models.
- Guide engineering teams through complex system migrations and transitions.
Delivery & Execution
- Work closely with Product Managers to ensure engineering resources are focused on the highest-value initiatives.
- Ensure development work is well-scoped, well-estimated, and delivered on schedule.
- Implement engineering processes that improve predictability, quality, and delivery speed.
- Oversee development pipelines, release management, and operational readiness.
Platform Reliability & Infrastructure
- Ensure the reliability and performance of core infrastructure including servers, networking, cloud environments, and system integrations.
- Establish monitoring, incident management, and operational response processes.
- Ensure strong cybersecurity practices and system resiliency.
Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Partner with the Director of Technology to align engineering priorities with business needs.
- Collaborate with business leaders to ensure technology solutions support operational goals.
- Work closely with product management to translate business requirements into technical solutions.
- Communicate technical tradeoffs and system constraints clearly to non-technical stakeholders.
Required Skills & Abilities:- Strong background in software engineering or systems architecture.
- Experience leading engineering teams in complex enterprise environments.
- Experience working with enterprise systems such as ERP platforms and system integrations.
- Deep understanding of software architecture, system design, and scalable infrastructure.
- Proven ability to balance reliability and innovation in technology organizations.
- Excellent communication skills and the ability to explain technical concepts to business leaders.
Benefits:- Employee free healthcare
- 401K company match
- 3 weeks of PTO in the first year!
- HSA and FSA available
- Quarterly Bonus Incentive
