Director of Software Engineering

Company Summary

LCPtracker, Inc. is a cloud-based software (SaaS) provider specializing in labor compliance for public works construction projects. Headquartered in Orange, CA – with offices in New Braunfels, TX and Fenton, MI LCPtracker helps government agencies and prime contractors meet Davis-Bacon/prevailing wage compliance requirements on projects backed by federal, state, and/or local funding.

Thousands of clients and over 100,000 contractors use LCPtracker for their certified payroll and construction site compliance needs.

LCPtracker has been recognized year after year since 2017 as one of the “Best Places to Work” in Orange County by the Orange County Register.

Position Summary

The Director of Software Engineering is a strategic and technical leader responsible for overseeing the design, development, and delivery of high-quality software solutions. This role involves managing engineering teams, driving innovation, ensuring best practices in software development, and aligning engineering efforts with business goals.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a team of software engineers, engineering managers, and technical leads.
• Lead the design of scalable, multi-tenant architectures leveraging Azure cloud-native services.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Product, DevOps, Security, and Support teams to ensure secure and reliable software delivery pipelines.
• Partner with Client Success and Product teams to integrate usage data and client feedback into the development lifecycle.
• Partner with Innovation and architecture teams on feature delivery with innovation and technical debt management through strategic backlog management
• Oversee the full software development lifecycle, and manage release governance practices including readiness checks, rollback protocols, and coordinated release cycles.
• Define and execute the engineering strategy in alignment with company objectives.
• Implement and enforce best practices in coding, architecture, testing, and agile methodologies.
• Manage resource allocation, budgeting, and hiring for the engineering department.
• Evaluate and recommend new technologies, tools, and processes to improve productivity and product quality.
• Ensure compliance with security, privacy, and regulatory standards.
• Foster a culture of innovation, continuous improvement, and accountability.

Other Duties: Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Core Competencies

• Technical Leadership: Proven ability to lead complex software development initiatives and guide teams through technical challenges.
• Strategic Thinking: Strong capability to align engineering goals with business strategy and long-term vision.
• Project Management: Skilled in planning, executing, and delivering projects on time and within budget.
• Team Development: Experience in building high-performing teams through coaching, mentoring, and talent development.
• Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills; able to convey technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
• Innovation & Problem Solving: Demonstrated ability to drive innovation and solve complex technical problems creatively.
• Collaboration: Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work effectively across departments and with external partners.
• Adaptability: Comfortable navigating ambiguity and adapting to changing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Quality Focus: Commitment to delivering high-quality, secure, and scalable software solutions.
• Customer Orientation: Understands user needs and ensures engineering efforts are aligned with delivering customer value.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in computer science, software engineering, or a related field.
• 10+ years of experience in software engineering, with at least 7 years in a leadership role.
• Proven track record of managing software project delivery in a SaaS environment with complex, multi-layered organizational structures and cross-functional dependencies.
• Experience overseeing hybrid engineering teams across multiple time zones, including both domestic (onshore) and international (offshore) team structures and workflows.
• Strong knowledge of software architecture, cloud technologies, and modern development frameworks.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and organizational skills.
• Experience with Agile/Scrum methodologies.
• Experience with Microsoft DevOps and DevOps practices.

Preferred Skills:

• Experience in industry-specific technologies or domains, e.g., fintech, healthcare, AI.
• Familiarity with compliance standards such as SOC-2 Type II, NIST 800-171, GDPR and FedRAMP.
• Hands-on experience with specific programming languages or platforms

Work Environment

This position performs its duties from our New Braunfels, TX office. This position operates in a professional office environment and role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, mobile devices, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines.

Physical Requirements

While performing the functions of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; frequently required to talk and hear, use hands and fingers to type, scroll and use computer equipment. The employee is required to have close visual acuity to perform an activity such as preparing and analyzing data and figures; transcribing; viewing a computer terminal; extensive reading; visual inspection of text/data in both print and electronic forms.

Ability to lift and move up to 25 pounds.

Position Type and Expected Hours of Work

This is a full-time exempt position. Days/hours worked are dependent on the workload at the time. General availability and presence in the office is expected during regular business hours Monday-Friday. However, some flexibility is allowed. Occasional evening and weekend work may be required as job duties demand.

Travel

Travel required at least six (6) times a year to spend time at other offices, attend conferences/industry events, etc. Attendance at our corporate Staff Retreat is required. This event is a 2-3-day retreat. Attendance at our annual User Conference as assigned.

Salary Range

The salary range is $180,000.00 - $200,000.00 annually. Pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. The total compensation package for this position may also include other elements dependent on the position offered. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment.

Benefits

Along with competitive pay, as a full-time LCPtracker employee, you are eligible for the following benefits:

• Paid Time Off

• 10 Paid Holidays

• Phantom Stock

• 401k Plan with up to 4% company match

• Medical Benefits (Health, Vision and Dental)

• Life Insurance

• LTD & STD

• Employee discounts and perks program

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LCPtracker participates in the E-Verify Program. E-Verify is an internet-based system operated by the Department of Homeland Security and the Social Security Administration. It allows employers to confirm an individual’s employment eligibility to work in the United States. View the attached notices, available in English and Spanish, for important information regarding the E-Verify program. E-Verify Notice (PDF); Right to Work Notice (PDF)

LCPtracker, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer of all qualified individuals, including minorities, women, veterans, and individuals with disabilities, and regardless of sexual orientation or gender identity. LCPtracker, Inc. will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with all federal, state, and local ordinances.

LCPtracker is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. In keeping with our commitment, LCPtracker will take steps to ensure that people with disabilities are provided with reasonable accommodation. Accordingly, if reasonable accommodation is required to fully participate in the job application or interview process, to perform the essential functions of the position, and/or to receive all other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact the LCPtracker Human Resources Department at HR@lcptracker.com

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in computer science, software engineering, or a related field.
• 10+ years of experience in software engineering, with at least 7 years in a leadership role.
• Proven track record of managing software project delivery in a SaaS environment with complex, multi-layered organizational structures and cross-functional dependencies.
• Experience overseeing hybrid engineering teams across multiple time zones, including both domestic (onshore) and international (offshore) team structures and workflows.
• Strong knowledge of software architecture, cloud technologies, and modern development frameworks.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and organizational skills.
• Experience with Agile/Scrum methodologies.
• Experience with Microsoft DevOps and DevOps practices.

Preferred Skills:

• Experience in industry-specific technologies or domains, e.g., fintech, healthcare, AI.
• Familiarity with compliance standards such as SOC-2 Type II, NIST 800-171, GDPR and FedRAMP.
• Hands-on experience with specific programming languages or platforms