Director of Software Engineering

We are looking for a Director of Engineering with experience building and managing development teams responsible for delivering modern cloud-based software solutions. This individual, reporting to the SVP of Engineering, will work closely with the product team, customer success, marketing, finance and sales to ensure software solutions are delivered at the highest quality using industry best practices and against the agreed upon schedule and budget.  

THE OUTCOMES WE EXPECT.    

Outcome/Key Result:  Accelerate product delivery and improve delivery timelines Outcome/Key Result:  Elevate the speed, safety, and scalability for teams  

Outcome/Key Result:  Foster innovation and adopt new technologies to maintain competitive advantage  

Outcome/Key Result:  Increase responsiveness and resiliency of B2B teams and systems 

• Scale the engineering organizational structure and execution strategies and manage the overall software development and delivery lifecycle.  
• Manage large teams across multiple operating units as well as coordinating with 3rd party offshore teams and contracted resources.  
• Work closely with customer success to provide effective tier 2 and off-hour operational support.  
• Define and track key metrics around development productivity and QA effectiveness.  
• Execute against aggressive project plans and delivery commitments within an Agile/Scrum environment.  
• Manage resource allocations, staffing levels, training, hiring, retention mentoring, team building and performance reviews across the teams.  
• In conjunction with the above, lead business planning and budgeting/forecasting discussions with operations and finance teams  
• Work closely with the SVP of Engineering and technical leads to architect and develop the best technical solutions and approach.  
• Be flexible and adapt quickly to changes in product requirements and delivery schedule as needed to meet our business objectives.  
• Research industry trends to ensure PlayOn stays on top of and leverages emerging new technologies where needed.  
• Provide updates to the executive team and stakeholders on a regular basis regarding status of development, release management, QA, operations, support, and system performance. 

• 10+ years overall software development industry experience  
• 5+ years managing engineering teams of Developers, QA and DevOps.  
• 5+ years delivering scalable cloud-based web applications  
• 3+ years working in an AWS environment 
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate with team members and leadership throughout the organization.   
• Strong familiarity with PlayOn’s technology stack  - Java, spring boot • Angular • PostgreSQL • AWS,Bitbucket 

• Education: BS in Computer Science or engineering. MS preferred  
• Strong initiative, self-managing 

• Ownership over Participation - You take responsibility for achieving holistic outcomes, prioritize key objectives, and adapt quickly when situations require a different approach. You follow through even against the toughest challenges.  

• Team over Stars - You are a bridge builder, establishing processes and relationships with teams outside your own. You work to rally around common goals, find win-win solutions, compromise when necessary, and help others succeed.  

• Growth over Comfort - You are driven by a desire to grow and actively seek opportunities to expand your comfort zone, skills, and confidence. You embrace new challenges with curiosity, accepting discomfort and failure as opportunities to learn.   

• Fairness over Popularity - You approach decisions with a scientist’s mindset, challenging your assumptions and remaining objective. You consider long-term impact rather than relying on short-term gains, proactively seek others’ perspectives, and manage emotions in decision-making. 

COMPANY OVERVIEW

The future of high school athletics and activities is powered by PlayOn! Sports. Through GoFan, the NFHS Network, and rSchoolToday, the PlayOn team elevates the event experience for schools and communities across digital ticketing, fundraising, concessions, streaming, websites, and activity management.

PlayOn has united top brands in the school event space with a shared passion for athletics and activities and the lifelong memories that they instill. We take pride in empowering schools to save time and focus on what matters most: the students, staff, and communities who make their programs possible.

Thousands of schools partner with PlayOn to provide unparalleled access to millions of people to discover, enjoy, and relive their favorite events in person and online. As we continue to grow, we remain true to our vision to be there for schools so their communities can be there for every moment.

WHY YOU’LL LOVE WORKING AT PLAYON! SPORTS

PlayOn! Sports is more than just a place to work. It's a place to learn, grow, and thrive as people and professionals. We encourage a healthy work-life balance at PlayOn! Sports through offering flexible working schedules and generous paid time off. Come be a part of the team that is changing the landscape of high school sports!

Some benefits we offer include:

• Competitive salary 

• Multiple Medical options to choose from

• Dental, Vision, Life and Disability Insurance

• Open PTO Policy 

• 401K plan with company match 

• Fun and collaborative hybrid/flexible work environment

Note: Part-time employees and interns are not eligible to participate in any of the Company’s Employee Health Benefit Plan listed above. These Benefits are only available to full-time employees of the Company.