Director, Application Engineering

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🕒 September 16

🇺🇸 United States – Remote

💵 $180k - $200k / year

⏰ Full Time

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💻 Application Engineer

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📋 Description

• Lead the design, development, deployment, and support of internally developed software solutions enabling clinical research operations • Transform approved requirements, prototypes, and business concepts into secure, scalable, maintainable production systems • Participate hands-on in software design, development, architecture reviews, and code reviews • Own application release management, deployment processes, and production readiness • Establish and improve software development standards, methodologies, and lifecycle processes • Govern code quality, testing, CI/CD, version control, change management, release governance, and documentation • Define quality metrics, review processes, and delivery standards • Maintain technical documentation, SOPs, and audit-ready evidence • Lead adoption and governance of AI-assisted software development practices • Establish responsible-use standards for AI tools in development, testing, documentation, and code review • Evaluate emerging technologies and development practices • Collaborate with Systems Engineering and Enterprise Architecture on scalable, secure application solutions • Define infrastructure requirements and infrastructure-as-code standards • Contribute to technology roadmaps and architectural decisions • Ensure compliance with quality, validation, regulatory, GxP, and SOC 2 requirements as applicable • Partner with Quality, Compliance, and business stakeholders on validation, change control, risk management, and audit readiness • Support internal and external audits with technical documentation and system evidence • Lead, mentor, and develop software engineers through coaching, technical guidance, performance management, and career planning • Establish a high-performance engineering culture • Partner with business and technology leaders to prioritize initiatives, allocate resources, and manage delivery expectations • Develop staffing plans and hiring strategies • Manage support ownership, operational readiness, and escalation processes

🎯 Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Systems, or a related field; equivalent experience may be considered • 8+ years of progressive software engineering experience, including 3+ years leading engineering teams • Demonstrated success delivering, deploying, and supporting enterprise software applications in production environments • Hands-on software development experience across web applications, APIs, and data services • Experience establishing or significantly improving SDLC practices, including code review, testing, CI/CD, release management, and change control • Experience applying AI-assisted development tools and practices within a software engineering environment • Knowledge of cloud architecture and infrastructure-as-code principles • Ability to transform prototypes and business requirements into scalable, maintainable production solutions • Strong communication and documentation skills, including translating technical concepts for business and executive stakeholders • Equivalent experience may be considered in place of the bachelor's degree • Preferred: experience in regulated environments such as GxP, 21 CFR Part 11, GAMP, or computer system validation • Preferred: experience in clinical research, life sciences, healthcare, or CRO organizations • Preferred: experience leading, mentoring, and developing software engineers • Preferred: experience scaling engineering teams, processes, or technology platforms • Preferred: familiarity with Azure, Entra ID, modern CI/CD platforms, and SOC 2

🏖️ Benefits

• 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match • Eligibility for an annual performance bonus, based on role and company results • Generous paid time off and paid holidays • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage and optional insurance options • Company paid life and disability insurance • Employee Assistance Program (EAP) providing confidential, no-cost support for you and your family from day one • Flexible FSA and HSA plans • Supportive environment that values balance, wellbeing, and flexibility • Continuous learning and professional growth • Collaborative, creative, inclusive workplace

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