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Director of Engineering
Sandy, UT - Hybrid
A rapidly growing global technology organization in the logistics and e-commerce space is seeking a hands-on Director of Engineering to lead a large-scale platform modernization initiative.
This role will lead the transformation of a legacy logistics and ERP platform into a modern cloud-native microservices architecture while managing and scaling a globally distributed engineering organization. The environment is highly technical, fast-paced, and focused on building next-generation systems that support high-volume international operations.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead modernization of a global logistics and ERP platform from monolithic architecture to Java / Spring Boot microservices
- Drive development of API and integration platforms supporting large-scale carrier and third-party connectivity
- Lead and mentor distributed engineering teams across multiple regions and time zones
- Partner closely with product, architecture, and executive leadership on technical strategy and roadmap execution
- Improve engineering processes, CI/CD, scalability, reliability, and operational excellence
- Champion modern development practices including AI-assisted engineering workflows
Required Background:
- 10 years of software engineering experience with several years in engineering leadership
- Strong hands-on experience with Java, Spring Boot, microservices, and distributed systems
- Experience leading globally distributed engineering teams
- Cloud-native architecture experience, ideally within AWS environments
- Strong background in APIs, integrations, and scalable enterprise platforms
- Experience driving modernization or large-scale transformation initiatives
- Preferred Experience:
- Logistics, shipping, supply chain, or freight technology
- ERP systems or enterprise platform development
- PaaS or integration platform experience
- AI-assisted software development tooling
Tech Environment:
Java · Spring Boot · Microservices · REST APIs · AWS · CI/CD · Distributed Systems · Containerization · MySQL · Jenkins · AI-assisted development tools
This is an opportunity to play a major role in rebuilding a global platform at scale while helping shape engineering culture, architecture, and long-term technical strategy.
PrincePerelson & Associates is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with all provisions of the EEO and ADA laws. We do not discriminate in our employment practices on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex (including sexual orientation and sexual identity), age, genetic information, parental status, military status, disability, or any non-merit-based factors or other federal, state, or locally protected class. All applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be authorized to work in the United States.