Director Of Software Engineering Benefits

• Competitive base salary
• Equity in a fast-growing, privately funded startup
• Health insurance + 401(k) with employer contribution
• Hybrid environment (3x/week in office preferred — St. Petersburg/Tampa, FL)
• Opportunity to influence technical strategy, org design, and delivery processes from the ground up

Director Of Software Engineering Requirements

• 12+ years of software development experience, with 5+ years in engineering leadership
• Experience building and scaling high-performing development teams
• Strong technical background (backend or full-stack) with cloud-native/serverless architecture (AWS)
• Excellent communication and cross-functional leadership skills
• Comfortable in dynamic environments; able to manage complex personalities and reset team dynamics
• Experience in property & casualty insurance or insurtech a plus

Director Of Software Engineering Responsibilities

• Lead and scale an internal development team, transitioning work from nearshore partners
• Set engineering standards, define processes, and ensure delivery excellence across the SDLC
• Collaborate with Product, QA, DevOps, and business stakeholders to drive successful outcomes
• Contribute to architectural discussions and oversee implementation in a modern tech stack (React, Node.js, DynamoDB, AWS Lambda, etc.)
• Manage both full-time engineers and third-party development resources
• Foster a culture of ownership, collaboration, and innovation

About Goodwin Recruiting

At Goodwin Recruiting, we are committed to our core values and providing world class customer service. We are committed to helping our clients navigate and comply with the complex and ever-changing labor laws as well as help ensure that in every hiring decision, internally and with our client partners, that all viable candidates are considered, and the most qualified candidate is offered the role. We evaluate the knowledge, skills, and abilities that meet the requirements of the position and aim to open doors and change lives. We value all people, understanding that uniqueness and diversity foster a stronger team that is innovative and brings varying perspectives to the table. We put our money where our mouth is and are proud of our efforts to identify a broad slate of candidates, with many hiring success stories to share.