Director, Software Development

Job Description

Follett Software is seeking a Director of Software Development to lead the engineering organization for their AccessIt product. This role is based in Wellington, New Zealand, and requires an in-office presence. The Director will head a team of skilled software engineers, driving technical strategy and architectural modernization while ensuring customer-focused and outcome-driven development efforts. The ideal candidate will be a pragmatic and collaborative leader, fostering a culture of innovation and continuous improvement.Role Involves:

• Providing technical direction and strategic vision.
• Leading the planning, design, and delivery of SaaS applications.
• Driving the iterative modernization of the platform’s architecture.
• Overseeing the full software development lifecycle.
• Managing, mentoring, and inspiring a high-performing engineering team.
• Collaborating with Product Management, Design, QA, DevOps, and other departments.
• Championing initiatives that improve user experience, reliability, and performance.
• Defining and tracking key engineering metrics/KPIs.

Requirements:

• 10+ years of experience in software development, with at least 5 years in a leadership role.
• Experience managing multiple teams or squads.
• Demonstrated experience in the Software-as-a-Service industry.
• Solid knowledge of cloud platforms (AWS/Azure/GCP).
• Strong background in full-stack web application development.
• Proficiency with Java or similar languages and relational databases (e.g., Microsoft SQL Server).
• Hands-on experience modernizing legacy systems.
• Deep understanding of modern engineering best practices and tools.
• Outstanding leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Bachelor's degree in computer science, Engineering, or a related field.

Role Offers:

• Opportunity to shape the future of the platform.
• High-impact leadership position.
• Chance to deliver real value to customers on an iterative, continuous basis.
• Professional development and growth opportunities.
• A collaborative and innovative work environment.