Director of Software Engineering

Director of Software Engineering – Only local candidates in the Chicagoland area will be considered. Hybrid: In office in Elmhurst on Thursdays. MedSpeed is a healthcare logistics company partnering with organizations nationwide to transport vital medical supplies and specimens. Our culture values teamwork, integrity, and growth. We are hiring a senior leader responsible for defining and executing the organization’s product engineering plan, ensuring that software infrastructure, platforms, tooling, and engineering practices support rapid innovation and scalability. What You’ll Do Technical Authority Define and maintain modern DevOps infrastructure that supports continuous delivery, infrastructure as code, observability, and high availability. Oversee system design decisions to ensure scalability, maintainability, and security. Serve as the organization’s key technologist, evaluating emerging technologies and integrating the right technologies into the toolbox while proactively retiring obsolete technologies. Delivery Excellence Partner with product teams and stakeholders to deliver roadmap commitments with high quality and predictable timelines. Ensure the overall health and stability of all products and platforms through testing, proactive monitoring, and maintenance practices. Define and measure key engineering metrics (deployment frequency, defects, incident response, uptime, technical debt). Team Development and Performance Management Develop a rubric to measure high performance and build a team that meets the criteria. Directly manage engineering leads, providing mentorship, guidance, and performance management. Identify and nurture a strong succession pipeline for the team. Foster collaboration and knowledge-sharing across cross‑functional teams. Strategic Leadership Anticipate and evaluate opportunities to drive digitization, automation, and innovation to build a competitive advantage for MedSpeed. Build and deploy a long‑term IT engineering strategy aligned with corporate objectives and digital transformation goals. Cultivate a culture of ownership, accountability, and technical excellence across teams. Communicate technical direction, risks, and opportunities clearly to both technical and non‑technical stakeholders. What You Bring Education & Experience Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or equivalent experience. 10+ years of software engineering experience with at least 5 years in engineering leadership roles. Proven success managing multiple technical teams and technical leads. Strong background in system architecture, application security, and operational resilience. Proven experience as a full stack developer on the Azure platform (C#, ASP.NET), with experience in Salesforce and Flutter as an added benefit. Deep understanding of DevOps principles, CI/CD, cloud‑native architectures, and infrastructure automation. Strong grasp of emerging technologies (AI, automation, data analytics). Exceptional communication and leadership skills with a track record of aligning diverse teams around common goals. Experience in mentoring, coaching, and scaling high‑performing engineering organizations. Core Competency & Skills Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills. Ability to provide functional and directional guidance to staff and recommend policy or strategic direction changes to management. Collaborative work style, able to work well within & across departments. Excellent analytical and abstract reasoning skills, plus excellent organization skills. Proven analytical and problem‑solving skills with high attention to detail and accuracy. Goal‑oriented and organized leadership. Why You’ll Love Being a MedSpeeder You’ll be part of a mission‑driven company that values its people, especially those on the front lines. Your work will have a direct and measurable impact on employee experience, retention, and engagement. You’ll join a collaborative HR team that values innovation, ownership, and continuous improvement. You’ll lead programs and projects that matter, from compliance and process to culture and connection. MedSpeeders enjoy full benefits and a positive, team‑oriented culture built on trust and transparency. Benefits include medical, dental, and vision coverage; flexible spending accounts; paid time off; and a 401(k) plan. Salary range: $185,000 – $215,000, plus discretionary bonus tied to performance. MedSpeed is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our Commitment to You MedSpeed supports your well‑being with benefits that cover medical, dental, vision, flexible spending accounts, paid time off, and a 401(k) plan. In addition, we ensure a safe and inclusive workplace and require a background check, drug screen, and motor vehicle record review for all candidates receiving an offer. #J-18808-Ljbffr