{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"eedd3d03c7f3440e8a86462f","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/eedd3d03c7f3440e8a86462f","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/eedd3d03c7f3440e8a86462f","title":"Software Development Director","description":"Job Description:\n\nPosition Summary\n\nThe Software Development Director is a strategic and operational leader responsible for overseeing Alpine’s entire software development function. This role drives the vision, execution, and continuous evolution of software development initiatives aligned with business objectives and digital transformation goals.\n\nThe Director leads multiple development teams through Software Development Managers, establishes engineering best practices, and ensures the delivery of scalable, high-quality software solutions. This role fosters a culture of innovation, accountability, and continuous improvement while partnering closely with executive leadership and cross-functional stakeholders.\n\nCore Responsibilities\n\nStrategic Leadership\n\nDefine and execute the overall software development strategy aligned with organizational goals.\nLead and mentor Software Development Managers and senior technical leaders.\nBuild a high-performing, scalable engineering organization.\nDrive long-term technology roadmaps and innovation initiatives.\n\nOrganizational Leadership & Talent Development\n\nAttract, develop, and retain top software engineering talent.\nEstablish leadership pipelines and succession planning.\nFoster a culture of collaboration, inclusivity, accountability, and continuous learning.\nCoach leaders to effectively manage team performance and growth.\n\nSoftware Excellence & Best Practices\n\nEstablish and enforce software development standards, frameworks, and governance.\nPromote best practices in architecture, coding standards, testing, CI/CD, and DevOps.\nEnsure high levels of code quality, security, performance, and maintainability.\nChampion continuous improvement and operational excellence.\n\nDelivery & Execution\n\nOversee execution of multiple software initiatives across teams.\nEnsure consistent, predictable delivery of high-quality products on time and within scope.\nAlign development priorities with business needs and product strategy.\nIdentify and mitigate risks across projects and portfolios.\n\nAgile & Process Leadership\n\nChampion Agile methodologies (Scrum, Kanban) at scale across the organization.\nDrive agile maturity, continuous delivery, and iterative development practices.\nOptimize processes to improve efficiency, transparency, and team productivity.\n\nTechnology Strategy & Digital Transformation\n\nLead digital transformation initiatives through innovative software solutions.\nEvaluate and adopt new technologies and tools to drive competitive advantage.\nCollaborate with engineering, sales, and product teams to modernize platforms and systems.\n\nStakeholder Collaboration\n\nPartner with executive leadership, product management, design, and business stakeholders.\nCommunicate progress, challenges, and outcomes clearly to senior leadership.\nAlign technical execution with organizational priorities and customer needs.\n\nProblem Solving & Innovation\n\nAddress complex organizational and technical challenges at scale.\nFoster innovation and encourage new approaches to solving business problems.\nPromote data-driven decision-making across teams.\n\nJob Requirements\n\nProven experience in a senior leadership role (Director or above) in software development.\nStrong technical background with deep understanding of modern software engineering practices.\nExperience managing multiple teams and leaders (e.g., Managers, Leads).\nDemonstrated success in delivering large-scale, complex software initiatives.\nExperience leading Agile transformations across organizations.\nStrong experience driving digital transformation initiatives.\nExceptional leadership, communication, and decision-making skills.\nAbility to influence and collaborate at the executive level.\nBachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.\n\nCompetencies\n\nStrategic Thinking: Ability to align technical strategy with business goals.\nBuilding Partnerships: Creates strong cross-functional collaboration to achieve objectives.\nLeadership & Talent Development: Builds and grows high-performing teams.\nCommunication: Clearly conveys complex ideas to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.\nInnovation: Drives creative, forward-thinking solutions.\nAdaptability: Leads effectively through change and evolving priorities.\nAnalytical Thinking: Uses data to inform decisions and improve outcomes.\nResults-Driven: Focuses on delivering measurable business value.\n\nCompensation Information:\n\nCertain states require that pay information be included in job postings. The specific hiring rate within the posted pay range will depend on the successful candidate’s qualifications, prior experience, and the geographic location. For example, In Florida, the pay rate will be between $144,000-$200,000 (highly experienced).\n\nITW is an equal opportunity employer. We value our colleagues’ unique perspectives, experiences and ideas and create workplaces where everyone can develop their careers and perform to their full potential.\n\nAs an equal employment opportunity employer, ITW is committed to equal employment opportunity and fair treatment for employees, beginning with the hiring process and continuing through all aspects of the employment relationship.\n\nAll qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, age, disability, protected Veteran status or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.","company":"Alpine","rawCompany":"alpine","city":"Chicago","state":"IL","isRemote":false,"isActive":false,"createdAt":"2026-09-17T10:12:30.587Z","occupations":[{"code":"15-1252.00","title":"Software Developers","slug":"software-developers"},{"code":"11-9041.00","title":"Architectural and Engineering Managers","slug":"architectural-and-engineering-managers"},{"code":"11-3021.00","title":"Computer and Information Systems Managers","slug":"computer-and-information-systems-managers"}],"industries":[{"code":"513210","title":"Software Publishers","slug":"software-publishers"},{"code":"541511","title":"Custom Computer Programming Services","slug":"custom-computer-programming-services"},{"code":"541512","title":"Computer Systems Design Services","slug":"computer-systems-design-services"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"Software Development Director","description":"Job Description:\n\nPosition Summary\n\nThe Software Development Director is a strategic and operational leader responsible for overseeing Alpine’s entire software development function. This role drives the vision, execution, and continuous evolution of software development initiatives aligned with business objectives and digital transformation goals.\n\nThe Director leads multiple development teams through Software Development Managers, establishes engineering best practices, and ensures the delivery of scalable, high-quality software solutions. This role fosters a culture of innovation, accountability, and continuous improvement while partnering closely with executive leadership and cross-functional stakeholders.\n\nCore Responsibilities\n\nStrategic Leadership\n\nDefine and execute the overall software development strategy aligned with organizational goals.\nLead and mentor Software Development Managers and senior technical leaders.\nBuild a high-performing, scalable engineering organization.\nDrive long-term technology roadmaps and innovation initiatives.\n\nOrganizational Leadership & Talent Development\n\nAttract, develop, and retain top software engineering talent.\nEstablish leadership pipelines and succession planning.\nFoster a culture of collaboration, inclusivity, accountability, and continuous learning.\nCoach leaders to effectively manage team performance and growth.\n\nSoftware Excellence & Best Practices\n\nEstablish and enforce software development standards, frameworks, and governance.\nPromote best practices in architecture, coding standards, testing, CI/CD, and DevOps.\nEnsure high levels of code quality, security, performance, and maintainability.\nChampion continuous improvement and operational excellence.\n\nDelivery & Execution\n\nOversee execution of multiple software initiatives across teams.\nEnsure consistent, predictable delivery of high-quality products on time and within scope.\nAlign development priorities with business needs and product strategy.\nIdentify and mitigate risks across projects and portfolios.\n\nAgile & Process Leadership\n\nChampion Agile methodologies (Scrum, Kanban) at scale across the organization.\nDrive agile maturity, continuous delivery, and iterative development practices.\nOptimize processes to improve efficiency, transparency, and team productivity.\n\nTechnology Strategy & Digital Transformation\n\nLead digital transformation initiatives through innovative software solutions.\nEvaluate and adopt new technologies and tools to drive competitive advantage.\nCollaborate with engineering, sales, and product teams to modernize platforms and systems.\n\nStakeholder Collaboration\n\nPartner with executive leadership, product management, design, and business stakeholders.\nCommunicate progress, challenges, and outcomes clearly to senior leadership.\nAlign technical execution with organizational priorities and customer needs.\n\nProblem Solving & Innovation\n\nAddress complex organizational and technical challenges at scale.\nFoster innovation and encourage new approaches to solving business problems.\nPromote data-driven decision-making across teams.\n\nJob Requirements\n\nProven experience in a senior leadership role (Director or above) in software development.\nStrong technical background with deep understanding of modern software engineering practices.\nExperience managing multiple teams and leaders (e.g., Managers, Leads).\nDemonstrated success in delivering large-scale, complex software initiatives.\nExperience leading Agile transformations across organizations.\nStrong experience driving digital transformation initiatives.\nExceptional leadership, communication, and decision-making skills.\nAbility to influence and collaborate at the executive level.\nBachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.\n\nCompetencies\n\nStrategic Thinking: Ability to align technical strategy with business goals.\nBuilding Partnerships: Creates strong cross-functional collaboration to achieve objectives.\nLeadership & Talent Development: Builds and grows high-performing teams.\nCommunication: Clearly conveys complex ideas to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.\nInnovation: Drives creative, forward-thinking solutions.\nAdaptability: Leads effectively through change and evolving priorities.\nAnalytical Thinking: Uses data to inform decisions and improve outcomes.\nResults-Driven: Focuses on delivering measurable business value.\n\nCompensation Information:\n\nCertain states require that pay information be included in job postings. The specific hiring rate within the posted pay range will depend on the successful candidate’s qualifications, prior experience, and the geographic location. For example, In Florida, the pay rate will be between $144,000-$200,000 (highly experienced).\n\nITW is an equal opportunity employer. We value our colleagues’ unique perspectives, experiences and ideas and create workplaces where everyone can develop their careers and perform to their full potential.\n\nAs an equal employment opportunity employer, ITW is committed to equal employment opportunity and fair treatment for employees, beginning with the hiring process and continuing through all aspects of the employment relationship.\n\nAll qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, age, disability, protected Veteran status or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.","datePosted":"2026-09-17T10:12:30.587Z","dateModified":"2026-09-17T10:12:30.587Z","hiringOrganization":{"@type":"Organization","name":"Alpine","sameAs":"https://jobsearcher.com"},"jobLocation":{"@type":"Place","address":{"@type":"PostalAddress","addressLocality":"Chicago","addressRegion":"IL","addressCountry":"US"}},"identifier":{"@type":"PropertyValue","name":"JobSearcher","value":"eedd3d03c7f3440e8a86462f"},"url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/eedd3d03c7f3440e8a86462f"}}