About the Role:
We are seeking an experienced Director of Software Engineering to lead our engineering teams, drive technical excellence, and align software development with business goals. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in software architecture, cloud technologies, DevOps, AI/ML, and team leadership, with a proven ability to scale engineering organizations in fast-paced environments.
Key Responsibilities:
- Technical Leadership: Oversee the design, development, and deployment of scalable, high-performance software systems.
- Team Management: Lead and mentor engineering managers and senior engineers, fostering a culture of innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement. A proactive, agile, consultative mindset and operate as a player-coach.
- Strategic Roadmap: Partner with executives and product leaders to define technical vision, roadmap, and long-term engineering strategy.
- Cloud & DevOps: Drive cloud-native development (AWS, Azure, GCP) and optimize CI/CD pipelines for efficiency and security.
- AI/ML & Data Engineering: Experience with AI/ML integration, data pipelines, and large-scale distributed systems is a plus.
- Scalability & Performance: Ensure systems are built for reliability, scalability, and security, leveraging best practices in microservices, container orchestration and infrastructure-as-code.
- Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with product, engineering, and business teams to align engineering efforts with company objectives.
Required Qualifications:
- 10+ years of software engineering experience, with 5+ years in leadership roles (Senior Manager, Engineering Director, or similar).
- Strong expertise in cloud platforms (AWS/Azure/GCP), DevOps, and modern software architectures.
- Experience with AI/ML, big data, and data governance is highly desirable.
- Proven track record of scaling engineering teams (50+ engineers) in high-growth environments.
- Deep knowledge of Python, Java, Go, or similar languages, along with modern frameworks.
- Strong understanding of security, compliance, and infrastructure best practices.
- Excellent communication skills with the ability to influence stakeholders at all levels.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Advanced degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.
About 10Pearls:
10Pearls is a global, purpose-driven AI-powered digital engineering partner helping businesses re-imagine, digitalize, and accelerate. As an end-to-end digital technology partner, 10Pearls helps businesses create future-proof, transformative digital products that leverage emerging technologies. 10Pearls' clients include Global 2000 enterprises, high growth mid-size businesses, and some of the most exciting start-ups from industries like healthcare, fintech, energy, education, real estate, retail, and hi-tech. Headquartered in the Washington DC metro area, 10Pearls has product engineering and software development centers in North America, Latin America, Europe, and South Asia. To learn more, visit https://10pearls.com.
We offer a competitive compensation package, including the below benefits for full-time employees:
- Strong medical, dental, and vision plans with 60% of premiums for employees and their dependents covered by 10Pearls
- Employer-funded health reimbursement account (HRA) for the high deductible health plan option
- Generous 401(k) plan with a 4% employer match and immediate vesting after 90 days of employment
- Paid time off for vacation, sick/wellness, and personal leave; separate paid parental leave program
- Employer-paid short term, long term, life, and AD&D insurance
- Additional voluntary insurance programs, including life & AD&D, critical illness, cancer, and hospital indemnity for employees and dependents
- Full access to Tysons Corner Headquarters office with amenities: a state-of-the-art gym, fully stocked kitchen with snacks and cold brew coffee on tap, and free parking on-site
10Pearls is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to maintaining a diverse workplace.
Skills Required
- 10+ years of software engineering experience
- 5+ years in engineering leadership roles
- Expertise in AWS, Azure, or GCP cloud platforms
- Experience with DevOps and modern software architectures
- Proven experience scaling engineering teams of 50+ engineers
- Deep knowledge of Python, Java, Go, or similar programming languages and modern frameworks
- Understanding of security, compliance, and infrastructure best practices
- Excellent communication and stakeholder-influence skills
- Experience with AI/ML, big data, and data governance
- Advanced degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field
What We Do
10Pearls is a global, purpose-driven digital technology partner helping our clients re-imagine, digitalize, and accelerate their businesses. As an end-to-end digital partner, 10Pearls helps businesses create transformative digital products incorporating emerging technologies and utilizing our broad expertise in product management, UI/UX, cloud architecture, software development, data science, cybersecurity, and quality assurance. 10Pearls' clients include Global 2000 enterprises, high-growth mid-size businesses, and exciting start-ups across several industries, including healthcare, financial services, energy, education, real estate, and retail. 10Pearls has a far-reaching global presence with delivery centers in North America, Latin America, Europe, and South Asia. Inspirant Group was acquired by 10Pearls in April 2023
Why Work With Us
10Pearls is a double-bottom-line company that balances profits with our responsibility to our communities. We leverage the passions and intelligence of our people to ensure we deliver solutions that meet and exceed our clients’ needs.
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