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Job Posting Director of Software Engineering Full Time - Office Hybrid - Plano, TX Location Job Summary The Director of Software Engineering will provide strategic leadership and operational oversight for the development, quality assurance, and customer configuration of the Flexcount application suite. This role is responsible for building high-performing, cross-functional teams that deliver scalable, reliable, and innovative software solutions aligned with business objectives. Job Responsibilities Manage Core Development Team Manage Offshore Development Team Manage Quality Engineering Org Leader & Team Manage Customer Configuration & Setup Team Support Product Roadmap Creation and Vetting Key Relationships VP, Operations (Internal) - Build strong feedback loop to improve product performance and reliability Director, Operations (Internal) - Build strong feedback loop to improve product performance and reliability VP, Account Management (Internal) - Understand pain points of existing customers VP, Sales (Internal) - Understand product gaps that impede sales CTO (Internal) - Partner on infrastructure gaps and opportunities Manager, Site Reliability (Internal) - Partner on application runtime operations and architecture Education, Experience & Qualifications High School/GED (Required) Vocational/Technical Some College/Associates Bachelor’s degree in Science, Mathematics, Computer Science (Required) Master’s degree in Science, Mathematics, Computer Science (Preferred) Competencies Directing Clearly defines goals and expectations, breaking down large tasks into manageable milestones to ensure steady progress. Delegates tasks with more confidence, ensuring that team members have the resources and support they need to be successful. Provides enough guidance and structure without micromanaging. Offers autonomy to team members while checking in periodically to ensure tasks stay on track. Leadership Communication Uses communication to engage and motivate team members. Shares the vision, goals, and direction of the team, creating excitement and buy-in from others. Adapts communication style to different individuals, groups, or settings. Knows when to be direct, when to be supportive, and when to be motivational based on the audience and context. Contributes meaningfully in team meetings or larger forums, asking relevant questions, offering solutions, and engaging with others’ perspectives. Influence & Persuasion Adjusts their persuasive approach based on the needs, values, and interests of different individuals or groups, tailoring messages to be more relevant. Starts incorporating emotional appeals and stories into their messages to create a deeper connection with the audience, appealing to shared values and goals. Effectively frames ideas in a way that aligns with the values and goals of the audience, helping them see the benefits of taking action. Handles objections with confidence and responds with counterarguments or alternative solutions to address concerns and keep others engaged. Organizational Savvy Knows who the decision-makers are and seeks to align their work with their expectations or needs. Has a better understanding of formal and informal power structures within the organization, including key influencers, groups, and stakeholders, and uses this awareness to build alliances, gain support, and anticipate challenges. Adjusts communication, decision-making, and behavior to align with the organization's expectations, ensuring smoother interactions and better outcomes. Planning & Priority Setting Can develop and implement simple plans for achieving goals, taking into account resources, time, and dependencies. Able to prioritize tasks based on a combination of urgency and importance, considering both immediate deadlines and longer-term goals. Starts to identify potential risks and constraints in planning, such as limited resources or potential delays, and adjusts plans accordingly. Skills & Qualifications Collaboration Independently coordinates with colleagues across the team to align on goals, proactively shares relevant information and resources, and helps resolve minor interpersonal or workflow friction to keep collaborative efforts on track. Adapts communication style to suit different team members and leverages the diverse strengths of the group to improve problem-solving and outcomes. Decision Making Independently evaluates situations of moderate complexity, considering multiple options and their associated risks and benefits before reaching a well-reasoned conclusion. Applies both logical analysis and informed intuition to make timely decisions within their area of responsibility without requiring frequent oversight. Recognizes when additional input is warranted and proactively seeks it, while still driving decisions forward in a timely manner. Operational Efficiency Independently analyzes workflows and operational data to identify opportunities for improvement, implementing changes that measurably enhance efficiency within their function. Applies structured problem-solving approaches to address moderately complex operational challenges and tracks outcomes to validate the impact of improvements made. Organization Independently structures their own workload across multiple concurrent tasks, proactively adjusting priorities when competing demands arise to ensure deadlines are consistently met. Applies effective time and resource management techniques to keep projects on track, with minimal direction needed from leadership. Problem Solving Independently analyzes moderately complex problems by gathering relevant information, identifying patterns, and evaluating multiple potential solutions before acting. Applies critical and creative thinking to move beyond surface-level symptoms and address underlying causes, making informed decisions with limited need for external direction. Adapts their approach when initial solutions prove ineffective, demonstrating flexibility and sound judgment in navigating obstacles. AI Integration Independently identifies opportunities within existing processes where AI tools can reduce manual effort or improve output quality, and applies them without requiring direction. Evaluates the outputs of AI-assisted work critically, making adjustments to ensure accuracy and relevance before acting on results. Physical Demands Sedentary work that primarily involves sitting/standing: Always Light work that includes moving objects up to 20 lbs.: Often Medium work that includes moving objects up to 50 lbs.: Never Heavy work that includes moving objects over 100 lbs.: Never Work Environment Indoor - climate controlled: Always Outdoor / travel required: Never Please note that this Job Description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice. For more information on WIS, visit our website at www.wisusa.com WIS is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to a diverse and inclusive work environment. Salary Starting at . Director of Software Engineering Full Time - Office Hybrid - Plano, TX Location Job Summary The Director of Software Engineering will provide strategic leadership and operational oversight for the development, quality assurance, and customer configuration of the Flexcount application suite. This role is responsible for building high-performing, cross-functional teams that deliver scalable, reliable, and innovative software solutions aligned with business objectives. Job Responsibilities Manage Core Development Team Manage Offshore Development Team Manage Quality Engineering Org Leader & Team Manage Customer Configuration & Setup Team Support Product Roadmap Creation and Vetting Key Relationships VP, Operations (Internal) - Build strong feedback loop to improve product performance and reliability Director, Operations (Internal) - Build strong feedback loop to improve product performance and reliability VP, Account Management (Internal) - Understand pain points of existing customers VP, Sales (Internal) - Understand product gaps that impede sales CTO (Internal) - Partner on infrastructure gaps and opportunities Manager, Site Reliability (Internal) - Partner on application runtime operations and architecture Education, Experience & Qualifications High School/GED (Required) Vocational/Technical Some College/Associates Bachelor’s degree in Science, Mathematics, Computer Science (Required) Master’s degree in Science, Mathematics, Computer Science (Preferred) Competencies Directing Clearly defines goals and expectations, breaking down large tasks into manageable milestones to ensure steady progress. Delegates tasks with more confidence, ensuring that team members have the resources and support they need to be successful. Provides enough guidance and structure without micromanaging. Offers autonomy to team members while checking in periodically to ensure tasks stay on track. Leadership Communication Uses communication to engage and motivate team members. Shares the vision, goals, and direction of the team, creating excitement and buy-in from others. Adapts communication style to different individuals, groups, or settings. Knows when to be direct, when to be supportive, and when to be motivational based on the audience and context. Contributes meaningfully in team meetings or larger forums, asking relevant questions, offering solutions, and engaging with others’ perspectives. Influence & Persuasion Adjusts their persuasive approach based on the needs, values, and interests of different individuals or groups, tailoring messages to be more relevant. Starts incorporating emotional appeals and stories into their messages to create a deeper connection with the audience, appealing to shared values and goals. Effectively frames ideas in a way that aligns with the values and goals of the audience, helping them see the benefits of taking action. Handles objections with confidence and responds with counterarguments or alternative solutions to address concerns and keep others engaged. Organizational Savvy Knows who the decision-makers are and seeks to align their work with their expectations or needs. Has a better understanding of formal and informal power structures within the organization, including key influencers, groups, and stakeholders, and uses this awareness to build alliances, gain support, and anticipate challenges. Adjusts communication, decision-making, and behavior to align with the organization's expectations, ensuring smoother interactions and better outcomes. Planning & Priority Setting Can develop and implement simple plans for achieving goals, taking into account resources, time, and dependencies. Able to prioritize tasks based on a combination of urgency and importance, considering both immediate deadlines and longer-term goals. Starts to identify potential risks and constraints in planning, such as limited resources or potential delays, and adjusts plans accordingly. Skills & Qualifications Collaboration Independently coordinates with colleagues across the team to align on goals, proactively shares relevant information and resources, and helps resolve minor interpersonal or workflow friction to keep collaborative efforts on track. Adapts communication style to suit different team members and leverages the diverse strengths of the group to improve problem-solving and outcomes. Decision Making Independently evaluates situations of moderate complexity, considering multiple options and their associated risks and benefits before reaching a well-reasoned conclusion. Applies both logical analysis and informed intuition to make timely decisions within their area of responsibility without requiring frequent oversight. Recognizes when additional input is warranted and proactively seeks it, while still driving decisions forward in a timely manner. Operational Efficiency Independently analyzes workflows and operational data to identify opportunities for improvement, implementing changes that measurably enhance efficiency within their function. Applies structured problem-solving approaches to address moderately complex operational challenges and tracks outcomes to validate the impact of improvements made. Organization Independently structures their own workload across multiple concurrent tasks, proactively adjusting priorities when competing demands arise to ensure deadlines are consistently met. Applies effective time and resource management techniques to keep projects on track, with minimal direction needed from leadership. Problem Solving Independently analyzes moderately complex problems by gathering relevant information, identifying patterns, and evaluating multiple potential solutions before acting. Applies critical and creative thinking to move beyond surface-level symptoms and address underlying causes, making informed decisions with limited need for external direction. Adapts their approach when initial solutions prove ineffective, demonstrating flexibility and sound judgment in navigating obstacles. AI Integration Independently identifies opportunities within existing processes where AI tools can reduce manual effort or improve output quality, and applies them without requiring direction. Evaluates the outputs of AI-assisted work critically, making adjustments to ensure accuracy and relevance before acting on results. Physical Demands Sedentary work that primarily involves sitting/standing: Always Light work that includes moving objects up to 20 lbs.: Often Medium work that includes moving objects up to 50 lbs.: Never Heavy work that includes moving objects over 100 lbs.: Never Work Environment Indoor - climate controlled: Always Outdoor / travel required: Never Please note that this Job Description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice. For more information on WIS, visit our website at www.wisusa.com WIS is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to a diverse and inclusive work environment.