State of Indiana

Director of Software Engineering

State of Indiana$94K — $123K *
Education, Government & Non-Profit
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 10 years of IT/software engineering experience in legal, government, or non-profit sectors preferred.
  • Experience leading software engineering teams across various functions.
  • Familiarity with the Salesforce ecosystem.
  • Strong expertise in enterprise architecture and solution design.
  • Proven track record of delivering MVP solutions to leadership and stakeholders.
  • Development experience in Salesforce Apex, Lightning Components, Advanced Java, and Python.
  • Experience with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices.

Responsibilities

  • Deliver enterprise applications and Salesforce solutions including AI capabilities.
  • Lead a cross-functional software engineering team throughout various processes.
  • Partner with executive leadership to align technology strategy with business goals.
  • Design and implement enterprise solutions across multiple platforms including Salesforce and AI/ML.
  • Communicate effectively with executives and leadership staff.

Benefits

  • Four medical plan options including RX coverage, vision, and dental.
  • Wellness program that rewards participation with gift cards.
  • Health savings account with state contributions.
  • Deferred compensation account with employer matching.
  • Two fully-funded pension plan options available.
  • Group life insurance and employee assistance program.
  • Paid vacation, personal, and sick time off.
  • 12 paid holidays, with 14 during election years.
  • New Parent Leave offered.
  • Qualified employer for Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.
  • Free 24/7 parking at Indiana Government Center.
Full Job Description
Salary: $94,849.00 - $123,304.00 Annually
Location : Indianapolis, IN
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number:
Division: Information Technology
Section: Information Technology
Opening Date: 06/09/2026
FLSA: Determined by Position

Description
The Office of the Indiana Attorney General is seeking an IT professional with leadership experience and a public-servant mindset to serve as our Director of Software Engineering. This position will report to the Chief Technology Officer and leads the development, production, and execution of Salesforce enhancements and other software solutions for the office.

Examples of Duties

  • Deliver enterprise applications, Salesforce solutions, AI-enabled capabilities, enterprise architecture, and large-scale digital transformation initiatives.
  • Lead a cross-functional software engineering team through architecture, development, administration, quality analysis, business analysis, integration, and support functions.
  • Partner with executive leadership to align technological strategy with business goals, support a high-performing team, and deliver business-focused outcomes.
  • Design and implement enterprise solutions across Salesforce, ERP, CRM, AI/ML, cloud, data integration, and digital transformation platforms.
  • Communicate effectively with executives and leadership staff in the office.

Typical Skills and Qualifications

  • 10 years of IT/Software engineering experience preferred in legal, government, or non-profit sectors.
  • Experience leading and managing software engineering teams across development, architecture, QA, DevOps, and support functions.
  • Salesforce ecosystem experience.
  • Strong enterprise architecture and solution design expertise.
  • Proven experience creating and delivering MVP solutions to executive leadership and business stakeholders.
  • Development experience in: Salesforce Apex, Lightning Components(LWC), Advanced Java, Python, Integration Frameworks, ETL Technologies.
  • Proven success building CI/CD pipelines, DevOps practices, release automation, and government frameworks.
  • Experience establishing AI governance, AI policies, responsible AI frameworks, and Generative AI adoption strategies.
  • Expertise in enterprise integrations involving Salesforce, ERP, HR, Finance, and operational systems.
  • Strong Agile, Scrum, and product delivery leadership experience.
  • Extensive experience integrating Salesforce platforms with enterprise applications including, but not limited to: HRIS, ServiceNow, Azure services, enterprise data warehouses, third-party SaaS platforms, middleware, APIs, and ETL/data integration platforms.

Additional Qualifications

U.S. Citizen. Indiana-based; opentohybrid work arrangement; stakeholder management, and executive-level presentation skills.
The State of Indiana offers a comprehensive benefit package for full-time employees which includes:
  • Four (4) medical plan options (including RX coverage) and vision/dental coverages
  • Wellness program - earn back dollars in the form of gift cards
  • Health savings account (includes bi-weekly state contribution)
  • Deferred compensation account (similar to 401k plan) with employer match
  • Two (2) fully-funded pension plan options
  • Group life insurance
  • Employee assistance program that allows for covered behavioral health visits
  • Paid vacation, personal and sick time off
  • Competitive leave policies covering a variety of employee needs.
  • 12 paid holidays, 14 on election years
  • New Parent Leave
  • Qualified employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program
  • Free 24/7 permit parking at an Indiana Government Center surface lot or parking garage

More information on State of Indiana Benefits can be found at

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