Dir, Product & Software Engineering-Cloud

NASCO is a leading company in the technology sector, and they are seeking a Director of Product & Software Engineering, Cloud. In this role, you will lead the strategic direction and execution of cloud-based software initiatives, driving innovation and engineering excellence across high-performing teams.

Responsibilities:

• Defines and executes cloud engineering strategy aligned with overall cloud and SaaS product goals, ensuring integration with the company’s technology roadmap and business objectives
• Implements Infrastructure-As-Code (IaC), DevOps, and CI/CD pipelines to automate and optimize cloud operations and software delivery
• Identifies and implements product performance metrics, proactive optimization strategies, and establishes observability and KPIs for continuous improvement
• Partners on operations practices for cloud cost management and forecasting, manages departmental budget, and optimizes resource allocation including oversight of third-party vendors and outsourced engineering work
• Leads and develops engineering teams, manages multiple concurrent projects, and oversees talent management (recruitment, coaching, performance evaluation, succession planning)
• Partners and collaborates with product, architecture, engineering, and cross-functional teams to integrate cloud solutions into SaaS offerings and ensure alignment with business and technical objectives
• Champions innovation and the adoption of emerging technologies, methodologies, and best practices in cloud software development, including robust testing and quality assurance for reliable, scalable solutions
• Directs cloud-based software engineering across the full development lifecycle, including end-to-end release management to ensure efficient, reliable delivery of cloud products
• Establishes and enforces policies, procedures, and standards for high-quality software products, including disaster recovery, backup, and data protection

Requirements:

• Strong understanding of cloud security, data architecture, compliance frameworks (GDPR, SOC 2), and observability tools (Prometheus, Grafana)
• Demonstrated leadership and strategic planning skills for enterprise-scale cloud operations, with a proven ability to mentor engineering teams and communicate complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders
• Advanced knowledge of software development methodologies (Agile, DevOps), programming languages (Java, NodeJS, Python, Angular, React), and proficiency in Infrastructure-as-Code (Terraform, CloudFormation) and CI/CD automation
• Strong understanding of AWS serverless services (ex: Lambda, Redshift, API Gateway, DynamoDB) and AI (ex: Bedrock, Claude)
• Understanding and knowledge of multi-cloud strategies and hybrid architectures
• 8+ years of progressive experience in software engineering
• 5 years in leadership roles
• Demonstrated success in SaaS or product-driven organizations
• Proven experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP), CI/CD, DevOps, and Agile/Scrum methodologies
• Track record of leading modernization initiatives across legacy and cloud environments, including AI/ML integration
• Experience implementing cloud strategies for scalable SaaS products
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Cloud Engineering, or a related field or equivalent work experience
• Certification in software engineering - AWS Certified Developer
• Familiarity with FinOps and cloud cost optimization tools (CloudHealth, AWS Cost Explorer)
• 4+ years of hands-on AWS experience
• Experience in high-growth SaaS environments
• Exposure to financial operations, cloud financial governance, and vendor management
• Healthcare industry experience
• Master's degree in Engineering Management, Cloud Computing, or Technology Leadership, or a related field or equivalent work experience
• Certifications: AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Professional, Microsoft Azure Solutions Architect Expert, Google Cloud Professional Cloud Architect, FinOps Certified Practitioner, PMP or SAFe Program Consultant for leadership roles