Director of Software Development
Sparks, Maryland
Job Id:
153351
Job Category:
Information Technology
Job Location:
Sparks, Maryland
Security Clearance:
No Clearance
Business Unit:
Piper Companies
Division:
Piper Enterprise Solutions
Position Owner:
Cassandra Parisi
Piper Companies is seeking a Director of Software Development to lead enterprise software initiatives, including modernization and legacy system support. This full-time, direct hire role is located near Sparks, MD.
Responsibilities for the Director of Software Development include:
- Lead and evolve the software development function across .NET and PowerBuilder platforms.
- Oversee full Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC) for enterprise applications.
- Drive modernization strategy while maintaining operational stability of legacy systems.
- Build, mentor, and retain a high-performing development team.
- Collaborate with executive leadership on long-term technology roadmaps and cloud adoption.
- Manage planning, prioritization, and delivery of software projects.
- Define and monitor KPIs for performance, quality, and reliability.
- Guide architectural decisions for scalability, maintainability, and security.
- Implement coding standards, DevOps practices, CI/CD pipelines, and QA frameworks.
- Lead migration efforts from PowerBuilder to .NET or cloud-native architectures.
- Serve as liaison between development, product, IT operations, and business stakeholders.
- Communicate technical direction, risks, and timelines to diverse audiences.
Qualifications for the Director of Software Development include:
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field (Master’s preferred).
- 10+ years in software development, including 5+ years in leadership roles.
- Strong expertise in .NET (C#, ASP.NET, .NET Core); working knowledge of PowerBuilder.
- Proven experience managing enterprise SDLC and modernization efforts.
- Deep understanding of DevOps, CI/CD, secure coding, and QA best practices.
- Familiarity with Azure or AWS cloud environments preferred.
Compensation for the Director of Software Development includes:
- Salary range: approximately $150,000 - $180,000 annually, commensurate with experience
- Comprehensive Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401k, PTO, Paid Holidays
This job is open for applications on 10/30/2025. Applications will be accepted at least 30 days from the posting date.
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