Role Description The Director of Software Development is responsible for the management and daily execution of Karmak's development organization in support of Karmak Fusion. This position owns the flow of work between Support, Implementation, Product, DBA, and the development teams, serves as the development-side approval authority on customer patches, and makes go/no-go decisions across a multi-version release train. This role is built for a high-agency leader. Here is the working relationship you should expect: - Get context and priorities from the VP of Development - not task lists. - Identify what will move the needle, commit to outcomes, and run with them. - Bring the VP problems with proposed answers, not open questions. - Not a hands-on coding role, but maintain engineering credibility. - Own escalations end to end; re-plan in hours, not weeks. - Communicate proactively upward to avoid surprises. Success in this role is measured in outcomes, not activity. In your first year, a home run looks like: - Release predictability - Releases and patches ship on schedule with fewer defect escapes. - Escalations owned and closed - Single accountable owner for escalations with clear communication. - AI-assisted development adoption - Measurable advancement in AI-assisted engineering. - Manager bench strength - Development managers grow into leaders with less direction. Qualifications - Bachelor's degree (B.A./B.S.) in Computer Science or a related field. - A minimum of 10 years of software development experience. - 5+ years leading developers and experience managing managers or an organization of 30+ engineers. - Current technical depth on the Microsoft development stack. - Experience running teams that build and operate on Microsoft Azure. - Direct experience owning production release and patch decisions. - A demonstrated pattern of high-agency ownership. - Exceptional team leadership skills. - Strong initiative, teamwork, and interpersonal skills. - Hands-on experience adopting AI-assisted development practices preferred. - Knowledge of the heavy-duty or commercial transportation industry a plus. Requirements - Ability to read and reason about .NET code (C#/VB.NET) and Microsoft SQL Server (T-SQL). - Strongly preferred: experience with Azure DevOps for work tracking, pipelines, and release management. - Calm incident leadership and cross-functional coordination skills. - Ability to build and sustain trusted relationships internally and externally. - Strong written and verbal communication skills. - Capable of managing and prioritizing multiple concurrent requests, projects, and responsibilities. Benefits - Employee ownership structure. - Opportunity to make a lasting impact in a mission-critical industry. - Professional development opportunities. - Flexible work arrangements with limited travel.

Role Description Join the growing Warfare Systems Business Group at HII-Mission Technologies! We are seeking a Senior Foreign Military Sales Case Development Subject Matter Expert (Engineer Systems Architect 4) to support the Defense Security Cooperation Agency (DSCA) Case Development Modernization (CDM) effort. In this key leadership role, you will serve as the primary Subject Matter Expert (SME) on Security Assistance (SA) Foreign Military Sales (FMS) case development processes. You will provide deep domain expertise to guide the modernization of the DSAMS Case Development and Training Modules and overall Case Lifecycle system, ensuring the new solution aligns with Executive Order 14268 objectives for speed, transparency, and accountability while maintaining critical FMS business rules, workflows, and compliance requirements. - Clarify the designs and develop system architectures that facilitate SA/FMS case development business processes and define key capabilities and performance requirements. - Ensure compliance with current regulation and policy applicable to SA/FMS case development and enterprise integration with overall case lifecycle systems. - Define total systems design and technology maturity constraints in accordance with mission requirements. - Develop system element architecture and design and interface definitions. - Define system implementation approach and operational concept. - Develop models and architectural guidelines for current and future system development. - Serve as the primary SA/FMS Case Development SME, translating complex Foreign Military Sales processes, policies, and business rules into actionable technical requirements for the modernized Case Lifecycle system. - Ensure integration of case development system with enterprise systems across the full case lifecycle, including case initialization, line item creation/editing, pricing, LOA generation, and case execution. - Collaborate with development teams and Product Owners in a SAFe Agile environment to decompose requirements into epics, features, capabilities, and user stories that reflect real-world FMS Case Development workflows inclusive of FMS material, services, and training case types. - Collaborate with internal DSCA business process stakeholders and external Military Department (MILDEP) / Implementing Agency (IA) stakeholders in a SAFe Agile environment to decompose requirements into epics, features, capabilities, and user stories that reflect real-world FMS Case Development workflows inclusive of FMS material, services, and training case types. - Ensure seamless integration and real-time bi-directional synchronization between legacy DSAMS (Oracle) systems and the new modern architecture while supporting eventual decommissioning. - Provide expert guidance on FMS-specific capabilities, data models, user roles (25–50 consolidated roles), security/access controls (RBAC/ABAC), and compliance with DSCA, MILDEP, and DoD policies. - Develop and maintain architectural artifacts, system models, interface definitions, and operational concepts that incorporate modern technologies such as AI-driven semantic search, workflow automation, and unified document/task management. - Support Human-Centered Design activities, user story refinement, and validation of system capabilities against FMS mission needs. - Perform additional duties as assigned or required to advance mission goals. Qualifications - 9 years relevant experience with Bachelors in related field; 7 years relevant experience with Masters in related field; 4 years relevant experience with PhD or Juris Doctorate in related field; or High School Diploma or equivalent and 13 years relevant experience. - Deep subject matter expertise in Foreign Military Sales (FMS) case development, DSAMS, Letter of Offer and Acceptance (LOA) processes, and Security Cooperation programs. - Strong experience in systems architecture, requirements analysis, and translating complex domain processes into technical solutions. - Proven ability to work with cross-functional teams in large-scale system modernization efforts. - Ability to work independently while thriving in collaborative team settings. - Self-motivated initiator with strong problem-solving skills and a proactive approach. - Must possess and maintain an active Secret clearance at the time of consideration. - Remote-eligible position; must align with Eastern Time Zone core business hours. Requirements - Engineer Systems Architect IV: 9 years relevant experience with Bachelors in related field; 7 years relevant experience with Masters in related field; 4 years relevant experience with PhD in related field; or High School Diploma or equivalent and 13 years relevant experience. - Engineer Systems Architect V: 15 years relevant experience with Bachelors in related field; 13 years relevant experience with Masters in related field; 10 years relevant experience with PhD or Juris Doctorate in related field; or High School Diploma or equivalent and 19 years relevant experience. - Salary level based on background, direct experience and education. Preferred Requirements - Direct experience as an FMS Case Manager, Case Developer, or equivalent role supporting MILDEPs or Implementing Agencies. - Familiarity with the DSAMS Training Module, Case Launcher prototype (React/Kotlin/Quarkus), and legacy Oracle database environments. - Experience with SAFe Agile frameworks and DevSecOps practices in DoD modernization programs. - Knowledge of DoD IL5 GovCloud, Zero Trust, RMF, Section 508, and ICAM/ABAC requirements. - Background in training/grant case execution or broader FMS case lifecycle execution. - Experience developing architectural models, interface definitions, and migration strategies for legacy-to-modern system transitions. - Relevant certifications such as DAWIA, PMP, or TOGAF. Physical Requirements - Ability to remain in a stationary position for prolonged periods while working at a computer. - Ability to operate a keyboard, mouse, and standard office equipment to perform analytical tasks. - Must be able to effectively communicate in virtual meetings, briefings, and secure collaboration environments. - Ability to review, analyze, and interpret digital data for extended periods with attention to detail and accuracy. - Occasional light lifting of documents or equipment up to 10 lbs, if needed for home-office setup. - Must maintain a home work environment that meets company and government security requirements. - Must be able to work assigned East Coast core business hours to support program and customer requirements. Benefits - Competitive benefits such as best-in-class medical, dental and vision plan choices. - Wellness resources and employee assistance programs. - Savings Plan Options (401(k)) and financial planning tools. - Life insurance and employee discounts. - Paid holidays and paid time off. - Tuition reimbursement and early childhood and post-secondary education scholarships. - Bonus/other non-recurrent compensation is occasionally offered for qualified positions.

• Define and evolve the technical vision and strategy for your team in partnership with Product, Design, and Applied Science. • Collaborate effectively with teams across the company (e.g., Trust & Safety, Monetization) to drive cross-functional initiatives and resolve dependencies. • Drive execution against team goals and OKRs while guiding the team through complex technical tradeoffs and delivering high-quality outcomes. • Hire, coach, and manage full-stack engineers at all levels, including Staff+ engineers, while developing future technical leaders through regular feedback, performance management, and career development. • Build and evolve a high-performing culture of excellence, accountability, and continuous learning on the team. • Be accountable for maintaining, scaling, and operating the infrastructure owned by your team. • Work closely with other engineering leaders to evolve Thumbtack's engineering culture, strengthen organizational effectiveness, and improve engineering practices in a high-paced growth environment.

• Manage teams consisting of 4-10 total software engineers working on real-time data collection, processing, streaming, data warehousing, and automated analysis. • Foster a healthy team culture of trust, collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement. • Provide mentorship, coaching, and career development for team members. • Guide team planning, own delivery commitments, and own execution quality. • Contribute hands-on to the design and problem solving for our services. • Collaborate with cross-functional teams on system architecture and integration with other platform components. • Drive improvements in reliability, performance, and observability of our telemetry stack. • Partner with Product Managers and other Engineering Managers to define roadmap and priorities. • Partner closely with related teams including our data science team, other engineering teams, and other similar teams. • Represent your team(s) in architecture reviews and planning sessions. • Communicate effectively with technical and non-technical stakeholders. • Provide regular status updates on progress. • Seek feedback and drive changes to improve our processes.