Director – Software Engineering

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Overview Join to apply for the Director – Software Engineering role at BOOST LLC . This range is provided by BOOST LLC. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more. Base pay range $160,000.00/yr - $180,000.00/yr Direct message the job poster from BOOST LLC BOOST LLC is a dynamic management consulting firm that offers an array of government-compliant back-office solutions to support our teaming partners within the GovCon space. Our consultants are experts in the areas of Accounting, Contracts, Human Resources, Recruiting & Sourcing, and Strategic Pricing and our passion is to guide and propel our partners towards success within this competitive sector. Position Summary BOOST is helping our client hire a strategic leader to manage a cutting-edge software engineering organization in support of both internal and client operations. Reporting directly into the top company executive, the Director – Software Engineering is responsible for leading software development teams, shaping enterprise-grade software systems, and ensuring secure, innovative, and scalable solutions. This role requires strong leadership in DevSecOps practices, hands-on experience building and modernizing software platforms, and the ability to operate at both a strategic and tactical level. This is a mostly remote role with regular on-site work at the client’s suburban DC location. This client values and rewards self-starters who operate independently, solve problems effectively, are hands-on as needed, and represent well in front of clients. Key responsibilities Oversee the architecture, design, development, and continuous improvement of enterprise software systems Lead a highly skilled team of software engineers and DevSecOps professionals, providing mentorship, coaching, and direction Foster a culture of engineering excellence, innovation, and accountability Partner with executive leadership to ensure software strategies align with business objectives and client missions Translate business needs into scalable, secure, and sustainable technical solutions Drive adoption and maturity of DevSecOps processes, ensuring security is embedded across the full software development lifecycle Maintain compliance with federal cybersecurity requirements (e.g., NIST, CMMC, FedRAMP) and support audits and authorizations as needed Establish automated pipelines for secure code integration, deployment, and monitoring Oversee efforts to maintain, upgrade, and modernize legacy systems while driving innovation in new platforms and applications Evaluate and implement emerging technologies to improve software performance, maintainability, and scalability Manage software projects from planning through execution, ensuring delivery within scope, schedule, and budget Collaborate with third-party vendors, integrators, and government stakeholders to support business and technical objectives Qualifications Required U.S. citizenship is required; applicants must be eligible for a security clearance (active clearance is a plus). Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field 12+ years of software engineering experience, with at least 5 years in a leadership capacity managing development teams. (A Master’s degree may substitute for 2 years of experience). Proven experience with leading software development teams delivering enterprise applications Building, maintaining, and innovating large-scale software systems Implementing and scaling DevSecOps processes Strong communication and leadership skills with ability to engage stakeholders across all levels Demonstrated track record of delivering high-quality results in complex technical environments Preferred Background in federal contracting or other highly regulated industries Familiarity with compliance frameworks such as FedRAMP, FISMA, and CMMC Hands-on experience with cloud-native systems (AWS, Azure, GCP) Seniorit y level Mid-Senior level Employment type Full-time Job function Management, Information Technology, and Engineering Industries Business Consulting and Services Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at BOOST LLC by 2x
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Location:
Silver Spring, MD, United States
Salary:
$200,000 - $250,000
Job Type:
FullTime
Category:
Engineering