Director of Software Development

Position Title:              Director of Software Development 

Department:                Information Technology 

Location:                      Remote              

Reports To:                  VP – Information Technology

Installation Made Easy (“IME”) provides software and process management that enable retailers and contractors to offer installed home improvements to homeowners in a convenient, consistent, and affordable manner. IME senior management has over 100 years of retail management and home improvement industry experience.

The Director of Development is primarily responsible for the day-to-day management of in-house and third-party developers. This role will work closely with the VP- IT and the VP - Business Development to support new business initiatives by gathering specifications from business teams and translating those specifications into new development that aligns with the overall Information Technology strategy and structure of the company. 

The ideal candidate will possess strong leadership capabilities and will be able to successfully manage multiple projects simultaneously from start to finish. Additionally, the candidate should have the ability to critically think through all potential solutions to a business need and identify the solution that best aligns with the overall business strategy and will carry the business into the future. 

Essential Functions:

• Manage remote teams, including in-house developers and third-party developers located internationally;
• Develop project road maps with periodic deliverables and ultimate deadlines;
• Review work of developers, ensuring consistency with business strategy, simplicity, and scability;
• Develop written testing plans for software enhancements or rollouts;
• Manage testing plans and extract departmental feedback for any required modifications prior to implementation;

Minimum Qualifications: 

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, engineering or related field 
• 10+ years of experience in software development 
• 7+ years of experience in a leadership role, managing software development teams
• Preferred: Experience with accounting software and integration
• Advanced knowledge of Classic ASP
• Experience with C# .Net on MVC Framework with Entity Framework
• TFS – Source control methodologies
• Advanced SQL Server Development
• SQL Server Administration
• DNS/IP/Internet Routing and Naming
• nTier Architecture and Software Deployment Across Multiple Tiers
• API Integrations with multiple partners
• Strong understanding of Agile Development Methodology
• Project Management Software Experience- Smartsheet Preferred

Physical Requirements:

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.

Benefits to working with IME: 

• 100% remote work environment
• Employer provided equipment.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • Health savings plan includes employer contribution to health savings account.
• Medical and dental flexible spending accounts
• Company paid basic life, short-term disability, and long-term disability insurance.
• 401K plan with employer match
  • Company matches 100% of the first 4% of salary deferrals.
  • All contributions, including employer contributions, are 100% vested immediately.
• Employee discount program for Electronics, Groceries, Travel, Entertainment, and more
• Employee assistance program
• Pay on demand.
• Critical illness, hospital indemnity, group accident, and legal insurance
• Paid time off.
• And more!

We are an Equal Opportunity and Drug-Free Workplace.

The Job Description is not an exhaustive statement of all duties, responsibilities, or qualifications of the job, nor is it intended to limit opportunities for necessary modifications. The Job Description does not constitute an employment contract of any kind.