Associate Director, Software Engineering

Associate Director, Software Engineering

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Job Description

General Summary :

The Associate Director, Software Engineering is accountable for leading and managing a team of developers who focus on full-stack web applications, APIs, and microservices, all within an Agile framework.

This hands-on role includes planning, technical design, task assignment, and execution. Additionally, this role is also involved in assessing performance of his / her group within our functional unit.

Key Duties and Responsibilities :

• Leads application development projects and works with internal stakeholders to achieve desired business outcomes.
• Manages an Agile-based development team focused on supporting and enhancing existing applications, primarily utilizing Python as well as other web development frameworks.
• Designs, integrates, and deploys scalable technology and data solutions across various functional areas.
• Contributes to long-term strategic vision of the Software Engineering team by developing modular, reusable systems and standardizing best practices.
• Assesses performance of the team and creates opportunities for their continued growth and development.
• As a people manager within the organization, may have financial accountabilities and human resource responsibilities for assigned staff.

Knowledge and Skills :

• In-depth knowledge of software development frameworks and technologies.
• Proficiency in Python and frameworks like Flask, or equivalent technologies.
• Experience with AWS cloud services (e.g., Lambda, EC2, S3, API Gateway).
• Strong understanding of relational databases.
• Experience with container services such as Docker, ECS, and Fargate.
• Expertise in implementing and maintaining modern web development security practices.
• Expertise in modern CI / CD processes and pipelines.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Proven experience in leading mid-sized technology projects across multiple domains within a function.
• Experience using older web development technologies such as ColdFusion, Django, and ExtJS.
• Experience using large language models to support web application development.

Qualifications :

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or other discipline.
• 8 years of software development experience and 2 years of supervisory / management experience or the equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience in Biopharma industry a plus.

Flex Designation :

Hybrid-Eligible Or On-Site Eligible

Flex Eligibility Status :

In this Hybrid-Eligible role, you can choose to be designated as :

1. Hybrid : work remotely up to two days per week; or select

2. On-Site : work five days per week on-site with ad hoc flexibility.

Company Information

Vertex is a global biotechnology company that invests in scientific innovation.

Vertex is committed to equal employment opportunity and non-discrimination for all employees and qualified applicants without regard to a person's race, color, sex, gender identity or expression, age, religion, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, marital status, or any characteristic protected under applicable law.

Vertex is an E-Verify Employer in the United States. Vertex will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with known disabilities, in accordance with applicable law.

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