Director of Software Development

Piper Companies is looking for a Director of Software Development to join a thriving insurance brokerage company. This is a hybrid position and requires the candidate to be onsite 3 days a week.

 Essential Duties of the Director of Software Development:

• Provide vision and direction for software development teams, ensuring alignment with organizational strategy
• Oversee both .NET and PowerBuilder development efforts, balancing legacy system support with digital transformation
• Own planning, prioritization, and delivery of projects across multiple platforms
• Introduce and enforce coding standards, DevOps practices, CI/CD pipelines, and QA frameworks

Qualifications of the Director of Software Development:

• Bachelor's degree preferred but not required
• 10+ years of progressive experience in software development, with at least 5 years in a leadership role
• Strong technical expertise in .NET (C#, ASP.NET, .NET Core) and working knowledge of PowerBuilder
• Deep understanding of DevOps, CI/CD, secure coding standards, and QA best practices
• Experience leading application modernization projects (PowerBuilder to .NET, cloud-native, or microservices architectures)

 Compensation for the Director of Software Development:

• $180,000 - $220,000 (based on experience)
• Comprehensive benefit package; Cigna Medical, Cigna Dental, Vision, 401k w/ ADP, PTO, paid holidays, sick Leave as required by law

This job opens for applications on 11/3/25. Applications for this job will be accepted for at least 30 days from the posting date

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