Director for Software Engineering

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The Christian and Missionary Alliance (C&MA) is seeking an experienced Director for Software Engineering. This is a full‑time position located in Reynoldsburg, Ohio. This position works under the direction of the AVP for IT and is responsible for providing hands‑on technical leadership and architectural direction for the C&MA’s application development, data reporting, and systems integration capabilities. This role is responsible for strategic technology decisions and collaborates with IT Services and Infrastructure & Security to deliver solutions that advance the Alliance’s mission.

In the performance of these duties, this position will support the overall mission of the C&MA as described below.

Technical Leadership & Architecture

• Define and maintain the software architecture for the C&MA’s application portfolio, including custom-built applications, SaaS integrations, and third‑party platforms
• Establish and enforce coding standards, design patterns, and architectural principles across the development team
• Conduct and participate in code reviews, ensuring code quality, maintainability, and adherence to architectural standards
• Evaluate emerging technologies and make recommendations for organizational adoption in partnership with the IT leadership team
• Own the application and data architecture inventory; apply continuous modernization methods to refresh and innovate solutions
• Develop and maintain the application roadmap, coordinating with IT Services (demand/stakeholder needs) and Infrastructure & Security (platform readiness) to inform prioritization of application modernization, retirement, and new capability delivery
• Manage software license and SaaS subscription lifecycle, including utilization tracking, renewal management, and cost optimization for the organization’s application portfolio
• Identify, catalog, and prioritize application and data technical debt across the software stack; develop remediation roadmaps that distinguish between debt posing active risk and debt that slows velocity, integrating remediation into budget planning and delivery cycles
• Serve as the primary technical decision‑maker for software engineering, collaborating with the AVP, IT on strategic direction
• Establish and continuously improve engineering practices, standards, and delivery processes
• Lead and develop a team of software engineers and contractors, providing mentorship, technical guidance, and performance management
• Manage onshore and offshore development resources, ensuring quality, timely delivery, and alignment with architectural standards
• Manage relationships with external development vendors and partners
• Foster a culture of collaboration, continuous improvement, and professional growth within the engineering team
• Conduct regular one‑on‑ones, set clear goals, and provide meaningful career development opportunities

Application Development & Delivery

• Oversee the design, development, testing, and deployment of software solutions in a multi‑platform environment (web, mobile, API, SaaS integrations)
• Lead Agile/sprint‑based delivery methodology, including sprint planning, backlog management, and release processes
• Maintain development environments (dev, test, staging, production) with proper source control and CI/CD practices in collaboration with the Director for Infrastructure & Security
• Ensure delivery of software projects on time and within budget while maintaining quality standards

Data, Reporting & Integration

• Oversee data reporting, SQL development, and business intelligence capabilities that support organizational decision‑making
• Provide robust strategies for system integrations, including API management, vendor integrations, and data exchange between platforms
  
  Support enterprise data governance initiatives through technical implementation and data quality standards
• Establish quality control processes for reports and data deliverables, ensuring accuracy and completeness before distribution to stakeholders
• Partner with IT Services to translate ministry…