Director of Software Engineering

NatGold Digital is hiring a Director of Software Engineering to lead engineering teams, set technical direction, and ensure high-quality delivery of products and platforms. The role oversees end-to-end software development, aligns engineering initiatives with business goals, develops engineering talent, and advances reliable, scalable systems and practices across remote teams.

Responsibilities:

• This full-time remote Director of Software Engineering role at NatGold Digital is responsible for leading software engineering teams, setting technical direction, and ensuring high-quality delivery of products and platforms
• The Director will oversee end-to-end software development, from requirements and architecture through implementation, testing, deployment, and maintenance
• This role includes collaborating with product, design, and operations partners to align engineering initiatives with business goals, manage project timelines and resources, and drive continuous improvement of engineering practices
• The Director will mentor and grow engineering talent, establish and refine development standards, and champion reliable, scalable distributed systems and modern software design
• The role also involves monitoring performance metrics, managing risks, and fostering a culture of innovation, inclusion, and accountability across remote teams

Requirements:

• Strong software development experience, including hands-on coding, code review, and familiarity with modern languages, frameworks, and cloud platforms
• Demonstrated team leadership skills, with experience managing and developing engineering managers and individual contributors in distributed or remote environments
• Proficiency in project management, including planning, prioritization, stakeholder communication, and delivery of complex technical initiatives
• Deep understanding of distributed systems, including scalability, reliability, performance optimization, and observability best practices
• Expertise in software design, architecture, and design patterns, with the ability to make trade-off decisions and guide long-term technical strategy
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to communicate complex technical concepts to diverse audiences
• Experience building inclusive, high-performing engineering cultures and collaborating effectively across cross-functional teams
• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience
• Experience in fintech, digital platforms, or high-growth technology environments