Director of Engineering
Inhabit
Job Details
Description
About Inhabit
Inhabit is a software company serving the residential and vacation property management industries. Its strategic partnerships deliver best-in-class software solutions and services while fostering innovation and collaboration with like-minded entrepreneurs and industry leaders. The company believes that property managers should have the opportunity to choose platforms that best support their business goals and benefit from strategic partnerships across their ecosystem. Inhabit has several private equity partners, including Goldman Sachs Asset Management, Insight Partners, Greater Sum Ventures and PSG, that are committed to helping support the Company’s commitment to property management software innovation. To learn more, visit Inhabit.com.
About ResMan
At ResMan, we are a dedicated, inventive, and passionately customer focused team determined to change the way multifamily professionals interact with their software. Our enterprise class platform continues to garner enthusiasm and advocacy from multifamily leaders because we not only create software people love, but we also champion the cause of our customers and partners in the industry.
Our belief and commitment are built on 3 ResMan core values:
- Own What You Do - You commit to individual accountability and fulfilling our vision
- Believe in the Impossible - We believe everything is possible through creative thinking and exceptional effort
- Win Together - We consistently deliver outstanding results through collaborative, supportive and trusted relationships
Job Description Summary
The Director of Engineering plays a crucial role in managing and guiding the software development team within our organization. This position is responsible for fostering a positive and productive work environment, and ensuring effective collaboration between the development team, product team, and leadership. The role requires a unique blend of technical expertise, people management skills, and strategic insight. The Director of Engineering is tasked with translating technical priorities into actionable plans, equitably distributing workload among teams and developers, mentoring junior staff, and upholding the integrity of the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC). This role works closely with the VP of Engineering to ensure that development efforts align with the overarching architectural vision and company objectives.
What You'll Do (Functions & Responsibilities)
- Team Management and Development: Lead and manage multiple development teams for our flagship ResMan product, promoting a positive and collaborative work environment, and ensuring professional growth and skill development of team members. Develop and track KPIs to continuously improve productivity. Ensure teams are staffed with team members that can meet the needs of their role.
- Liaise with Product Teams and Leadership: Act as a technical advisor to product teams and leadership, providing insights and recommendations to align development efforts with business goals and user needs.
- Triage Challenges: Identify and quickly solve challenges that arise within and between teams that may be affecting timeliness of delivery, quality of delivery, team morale, or clear communication. Proactively report issues to leadership for transparency and support.
- Mentor Developers: Provide guidance and mentorship to developers, fostering a culture of learning and continuous improvement within the team.
- Uphold SDLC: Ensure that all development processes adhere to the established SDLC, promoting best practices in coding, testing, and deployment.
- Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with other departments, such as product, IT, security, and operations, to ensure integrated and efficient software development processes.
- Stay Technologically Informed: Keep abreast of the latest trends and advancements in software development and encourage the team to integrate new and beneficial technologies and methodologies.
Qualifications
What We're Looking For (Minimum qualifications)
- 5+ years as a Software Developer, achieving a Senior status.
- 5+ years at a Director Level leading multiple teams.
- Previous senior-level experience in managing the development of SaaS software.
- Proven track record of successful project delivery.
- Excellent leadership and team management skills, with the ability to inspire and motivate team members.
- Strong technical background with a deep understanding of software development processes and methodologies.
- Exceptional communication skills; capable of effectively articulating technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
- Experience implementing and managing cloud infrastructure and services and deployment pipelines.
- Experience in secure coding best practices, site reliability best practices, and SDLC best practices.
This role is critical in bridging the gap between the architectural vision and practical development execution, ensuring that our software products are not only well-designed but also effectively developed and delivered. The ideal candidate will be a strategic thinker who excels in a collaborative environment and is committed to driving innovation and excellence in software development.
Education Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field
Type
- Full Time, Salaried, Exempt
Location
- Any core markets - Plano TX, Atlanta GA, Knoxville TN, Mason OH,
- Hybrid (4 days in office / 1 day remote)
Benefits Include
- Competitive Pay
- Health Insurance: Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Plans
- Health Savings Accounts
- Flexible Spending Account
- Dependent Flexible Spending Account
- Critical Illness
- Accident
- Retirement Savings Plan (401K) with discretionary company match
- Short and Long Term Disability
- Company Paid $25,000.00 life insurance
- Supplemental Life and AD&D Insurance
- Employee Assistance Program
- Paid Holidays
- Paid Vacation
- Paid Volunteer Time
- Inhabit Employee Discount Programs
Our Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with all federal, state, and local laws, including providing reasonable accommodations to applicants.
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