Director, Software Engineering & Integration

Who We AreMore efficient. More accurate. More accessible. Exol is bringing industry-leading automation to businesses of all sizes through an innovative warehouse-as-a-service model.What We NeedExol is seeking a Director – Software Engineering & Integration to lead the development and evolution of its digital platform.This role provides technical and organizational leadership across platform engineering, service architecture, integration frameworks, and application development. The Director is accountable for architecture integrity, engineering standards, and delivery execution across a globally distributed team.This is a hands-on technical leadership role, combining platform architecture expertise with strong delivery governance.What We DoExol* is pioneering warehousing-as-a-service, offering outsourced warehousing operations, and specializing in automated warehousing solutions. Our focus is on the efficient movement of goods in cases and pallets across all sectors, such as wholesale, retail, and general merchandising.Exol is an independently managed joint venture between Symbotic and Softbank. What You’ll DoPlatform & Application Engineering LeadershipLead the development of scalable digital applications, including:Backend microservices and APIsEvent-driven service componentsUser-facing web applications and operational interfacesEnsure cohesive design between service layers and application layersPromote clean API contracts and separation of concerns between systemsDrive consistent engineering standards across application and service codebasesArchitecture & Event-Driven SystemsGuide architecture for:Microservices and API-first platformsEvent-driven systems and asynchronous workflowsMulti-tenant, scalable service environmentsProvide technical leadership for messaging and middleware solutions, including:Google Pub/Sub (preferred)Kafka and related ecosystemsJMS-based messaging platformsDefine standards for event contracts, schema versioning, retry logic, and failure handlingIntegration EngineeringOwn engineering direction for:Internal service integrationsExternal partner APIsEDI and system-to-system exchangesEstablish reusable integration frameworks and shared service componentsEnsure secure, monitored, and version-controlled integration endpointsApplication & Interface DevelopmentOversee development of modern web applications and platform interfacesEnsure applications are:Role-based and multi-tenant awarePerformance-optimized and scalableConsistent in user interaction patternsEncourage engineering best practices around frontend architecture, testing, and maintainabilityPerformance, Quality & ObservabilityDrive performance engineering practices across service and application layersPromote profiling, diagnostics, and runtime monitoring standardsPartner with Cloud and DevOps teams to ensure observability is embedded into the software lifecycleDelivery & Engineering GovernanceTranslate product roadmaps into structured engineering plansEnsure sprint discipline, backlog alignment, and predictable release cyclesConduct architecture and production-readiness reviewsMaintain strong coordination between US leadership and GCC execution teamsManage contractor and partner engineering performanceWhat You’ll NeedMinimum 12 years in software engineering, with 6+ years in leadership rolesExperience scaling enterprise-grade digital platformsStrong expertise in:Microservices and API-first designEvent-driven architecturesMessaging systems (Pub/Sub, Kafka, or equivalent)Modern Java-based backend frameworks (Spring preferred)Modern web application development frameworksExperience leading distributed engineering organizations (US + offshore/GCC)Strong balance of architectural depth and delivery accountabilityStrong executive presence with the ability to influence across technical and non-technical stakeholdersAbility to navigate ambiguity and drive structured decisions in evolving environmentsCollaborative mindset with the confidence to challenge assumptions constructivelyBias toward scalable, long-term solutions over short-term fixesComfortable operating across time zones and cultures (US + GCC)High accountability for outcomes, not just activityStrong written and verbal communication skillsBackground in supply chain, logistics, or operational platformsExperience working with or building around Order Management Systems (OMS)Exposure to warehouse, transportation, or fulfillment systemsExperience in cloud-native environments (GCP preferred)Why this role matters at ExolThis Role Ensures That Exol’s Digital PlatformDelivers cohesive, scalable full-stack solutions and setting the engineering toneAligning leaders on approachMaintains disciplined engineering practices across geographies and enabling scaling without chaos.Supports complex integrations typical of supply chain environmentsEvolves without architectural rework as the organization scalesThis position is central to building a robust, integration-ready digital platform that supports EXOL’s long-term growth.Our environment Up to 25% travel may be required. Employees must have a valid driver’s license and the ability to drive and/or fly to client and other customer locations. The employee is responsible for owning a credit card and managing expenses personally to be reimbursed on a bi-weekly basis. About ExolExol provides flexible and scalable outsourced warehouse services to meet the dynamic needs of the modern supply chain. We operate state-of-the-art distribution centers, allowing you to focus on your business while we handle the complexities of warehouse operations. For more information, visit www.exol.com.