Job Application for Director, Software Engineering at Quartz Bio

QuartzBio Overview:
QuartzBio (www.quartz.bio ) is a Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) solutions provider to the life sciences industry. We deliver innovative, data enabling technologies (i.e., software) that provide biotech/pharma (R&D) teams with enterprise-level access to sample/biomarker data management solutions & analytics, information, insight & reporting capabilities.
Our end-to-end (from sample collection to biomarker data) suite of solutions are focused on providing sponsors information (data with context) – we do this by connecting biospecimen, assay as well as clinical data sources in a secure and scalable cloud-based infrastructure, enabling seamless, automated data management workflows, key insight development, improved collaboration, and the ability to make faster, more informed decisions.

Position Summary:
As we continue to expand our software engineering team, we are seeking a highly experienced Director, Software Engineering to lead the overall the overall software development strategy and managing a large team of software engineers to deliver high-quality software products. The successful candidate will have extensive technical expertise and proven experience in managing complex software development projects and teams as well as a strong track record of driving software development best practices and innovation. The focus of this position is to collaborate with Principal Engineering and Solutions Architecture to design scalable SaaS product features and subsequently lead the Software Engineering team to implement features in a high quality, production ready state using an operationally efficient software engineering approach in accordance with QA standards.

Key Responsibilities:
• Provide leadership and direction to the organization.
• Define and execute the overall software development strategy in alignment with the company's business objectives.
• Lead a large team of software engineers to design, develop, test, and maintain software products.
• Communicate effectively with executive management and stakeholders.
• Act as a key decision-maker in executive discussions.
• Manage the project portfolio and ensure that project goals, scope, and deliverables are achieved on time and within budget.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define software requirements and project timelines.
• Develops project specifications from business requirements in consultation with end users.
• Develop and implement software development strategies and roadmaps.
• Continuously improve processes, methodologies, and tools ensuring solutions are scalable, maintainable, repeatable, and secure.
• Evaluate and select software development technologies and tools.
• Review and approve software design documents, code, and test plans.
• Ensure adherence to software development best practices and processes.
• Lead and manage multiple teams or departments.
• Mentor and coach managers and team members to help them achieve their career goals.
• Conduct performance evaluations and provide feedback to team members.
• Continuously improve technical skills and stay up to date with emerging technologies.
• Manage relationships with vendors and third-party providers.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:
• Bachelor’s degree related field and a minimum of 10 years of relevant work experience in cloud/infrastructure technologies, information technology (IT) consulting/support, systems administration, network operations, software development/support, technology solutions.
• Minimum of 7 years of experience in managing teams.
• 7 to 11+ years experience working in a customer-facing role (e.g., internal and/or external).
• 7 to 11+ years experience leading technical projects.
• Proven executive leadership and strategic impact.
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Demonstrated proficiency in business proposals methods and techniques for preparing and presenting business cases, both orally and in writing.
• Skill in presenting well-organized and convincing information that is clear and efficient and can be understood by all audiences.
• Excellent focus on customers, peers, and key vendor relationships to ensure expectations are met.
• Ability to establish structures and processes to plan and manage the orderly implementation of change.
• Good working knowledge of metrics to forecast project cost, schedule, effort, and quality.

Leadership expectations:
• Follow Company's Principle and code of ethics on a day-to-day basis.
• Lead the team in understanding and embodying the company's core values.
• Provide clear and compelling vision for the organization and communicate it effectively to their teams and stakeholders.
• Think strategically and develop plans and initiatives to achieve the organization's goals, while aligning them with the company's overall strategy.
• Ability to attract, develop, and retain top talent across multiple teams or functions, creating a culture of learning and growth, identifying skills gaps and providing development opportunities.
• Ability to understand and appreciate the needs and perspectives of their team members, creating a positive and inclusive work environment.
• Build strong relationships with their team members, stakeholders, and other leaders in the organization, fostering collaboration and teamwork.
• Ability to inspire and motivate their team members, encouraging them to perform at their best and achieve their full potential.
• Effectively manage the performance of their team members, providing feedback, setting expectations, and holding individuals accountable for their results.
• Effectively manage conflicts that arise within their team or with other teams, working to find solutions that meet everyone's needs.
• Delegate tasks and responsibilities to their team members, empowering them to take on more challenging work and develop their skills.
• Recognize and reward the contributions of their team members, creating a positive and supportive culture that values and celebrates success.
• Navigate cultural differences and work effectively with team members from diverse backgrounds, promoting inclusion and diversity within their team.
• Collaborate effectively with other leaders in the organization, working together to achieve shared goals and drive business success.

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Reasonable estimate of the current range

$205,120 - $307,680 USD

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