Director of Software Engineering

Clayton Services is searching for a
Director of Software Engineering
to join a thriving religious organization in New Caney, Texas. The
Director of Software Engineering
will be responsible for leading the engineering team, modernizing the company's technology architecture, transforming legacy systems, and driving innovation across digital platforms. This senior leadership role will partner closely with cross-functional teams to deliver scalable, user-centric solutions through modern Agile practices.

Job Type:
Direct Hire

Pay Rate:
$125,000-$135,000/year

Benefits:
Medical, Dental, Vision, HSA, FSA, PTO, Service Days, Paid Holidays, 403B Retirement, STD/LTD, EAP, Group Life Insurance, and more.

Onsite Flexibility:
Monday & Friday work from home, Tuesday-Thursday in the office

Director of Software Engineering Responsibilities:

• Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing engineering team, fostering a culture of innovation, accountability, and continuous learning.
• Provide guidance to engineers and engineering leaders to support technical, professional, and leadership development.
• Work closely with product, design, and business stakeholders to ensure engineering solutions align with organizational goals.
• Define and implement a modern technology strategy focused on scalable, maintainable, and secure systems.
• Lead the modernization of legacy applications using modern architectural principles such as The Twelve-Factor App, Hexagonal Architecture, and Clean Architecture.
• Champion Agile delivery practices (Scrum/Kanban), emphasizing iterative development, flow efficiency, and continuous improvement.
• Establish and enforce best practices in software development, architecture, DevOps, CI/CD pipelines, and deployment.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure technical solutions support user needs and business priorities.
• Monitor emerging technologies and industry trends to maintain innovation and competitive advantage.
• Supervise a small team, including hiring recommendations, performance reviews, and application of organizational policies.
• Travel occasionally and attend occasional nights/weekends for events, conferences, or retreats.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Director of Software Engineering Skills and Abilities:

• Deep expertise in modern software architecture, cloud-native development, microservices, and event-driven systems.
• Strong command of Agile methodologies with the ability to optimize team workflows.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills with the ability to influence and inspire.
• Ability to collaborate across product, design, engineering, and business teams.
• Product-first mindset focused on delivering user-centric solutions.
• Commitment to fostering a collaborative, inclusive, and innovative culture.

Director of Software Engineering Education and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, engineering, or related field (or equivalent professional experience).
• 10+ years of software engineering experience.
• At least 5 years of experience in engineering leadership roles.
• Preferred: media or nonprofit sector experience
• Proven experience transforming legacy systems into scalable and maintainable platforms.

Director of Software Engineering
- Immediate need. Apply today