Kingfish Technology

Director / Vice President of Software Engineering

Kingfish Technology - Tampa, FL

Our client, a well-funded software start-up, is looking for a technology leader as they continue to build out their technical infrastructure/platform. Their service offering is a Business to Business (B2B) payment solution – expediting the payable process from Buyer to Vendor. It is a unique product line creating a win-win solution to both parties allowing quick, efficient and timely payment through a secured and verified platform.

If you are seek a dynamic, exciting growth opportunity – a company that is looking for your guidance and technical leadership, but also allowing/needing you to maintain a hands-on technical role you will want to consider exploring this opportunity. This is a “role-up your sleeves” position, yet one which you will also be an integral part of the executive leadership team – providing counsel, technical direction and support.

Responsibilities:

  • Develop project scope, timelines, and tasks while working closely with the product and delivery management teams.
  • Be intimately involved in the planning process to enhance the solution through technology, all the while staying on top of potential risk areas based on various factors such as timeline, budget, technology constraints etc.
  • Work closely and lead discussions with clients, partners, and internal teams for project specific activities.
  • Help create technical architecture and designs to meet the project requirements and client infrastructure.
  • Develop an implementation framework, help with setting tools and technologies required for the implementation/integration.
  • Provide support for all code review process to ensure deliverables are of highest standards.
  • Develop solutions in view of project requirements to ensure the projects are delivered on time and within budget.
  • Research emerging/alternative technologies and develop solutions that will help sell innovative ideas to clients.
  • Identify new skills, training opportunities and technology partnerships based on company and industry direction.
  • Monitor development activities, timelines, budget and project progress to ensure scope and timeline are being tracked and met effectively.

Requirements:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering or related technical discipline
  • Hands-on proficiency with Java/J2EE applications. Familiarity with C#/.NET is a plus
  • SaaS experience with enterprise class software
  • ERP software development experience preferred with specific understanding of integration into platforms such as SAP, PeopleSoft, Sage
  • 3+ years of experience in managing development of enterprise class applications
  • Solid understanding of both backend and front end systems.
  • Support experience in Application Servers, MySQL database
  • Ability to develop an intimate relationship with the engineering team, working through the complex situations that arise
  • Ability to work independently and collaboratively
  • Ability to prioritize and manage work to critical project time lines in a fast-paced environment
  • Ability to develop new approaches to complex design problems
  • Project management and firm understanding of SDLC Methodologies
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
  • Prior work experience in the finance industry preferred with specific experience in B2B electronic payment solutions software
For further details regarding this opportunity please send resume and cover letter to info@kingfishtechnology.com



Posted On: Wednesday, October 7, 2015
Compensation: Depending on experience



Position Contact
Jeffrey Gilbert
Managing Principal
(410) 263-6292
Annapolis, MD
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