Director Next Generation Architecture - Aerospace & Defense
Core
Lead autonomous product teams as a player-coach, driving AI adoption in enterprise software development and ensuring high-quality delivery from design to operations.
Role type
Director, Engineering Leader (Player-Coach)
Builds
Enterprise software solutions with embedded AI capabilities for the 'Moment of Service'
Domain
Enterprise Software / SaaS / AI Integration
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | infrastructure
Required skills
System design, cross-team architectural thinking, team management (5+ engineers), cloud-native architectures, microservices, API-first design, CI/CD, containerization, infrastructure as code, modern programming languages (Go, Python, Java, C#, TypeScript), AI/ML integration patterns (RAG, agents, prompt engineering), AI-assisted development tools, full delivery lifecycle ownership
Preferred skills
Enterprise software or SaaS product development at scale, building AI-powered product capabilities (MLOps, AI safety/governance), multiple engineering disciplines, event-driven architectures, message brokers, streaming platforms, legacy system modernization, direct engagement with enterprise customers, security practices (OWASP, threat modelling), organizational design
Technologies
Go, Python, Java, C#, TypeScript, RAG, agents, MLOps pipelines, CI/CD, containerization, message brokers, streaming platforms
Responsibilities
Hire, onboard, coach, and develop Software Engineers across the full career ladder; Ensure teams deliver high-quality software at a sustainable pace; Participate in architectural reviews and guide technology choices; Drive adoption of AI-assisted development and AI-powered product features; Resolve cross-team dependencies and shield teams from organizational noise; Foster continuous learning and a 'you build it, you run it' mindset; Partner cross-functionally with Product, Design, and senior leadership
Seniority
Director, hands-on IC with people leadership