IT Manager/Director

at Robert Half in Glendale Heights, Illinois, United States Job Description Description We are looking for an experienced Director of Software Engineering to lead and shape our software engineering strategy. This role involves defining technical visions, designing cloud-based applications, and driving innovation through AI and automation technologies. If you have a passion for creating secure, scalable, and high-performing systems, we want to hear from you.

Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement a comprehensive software engineering strategy for cloud-hosted applications, integration services, and automation solutions.
• Define the technical vision for custom development, database integration, and process automation to support organizational systems.
• Identify and incorporate AI and automation technologies to enhance business processes and system efficiency.
• Establish and enforce engineering standards to ensure scalability, security, and performance across software systems.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives for engineering processes, tools, and team operations.
• Make architectural decisions for Azure services, including App Services, Functions, Storage, Service Bus, Logic Apps, and Data Factory.
• Oversee the development of APIs, data pipelines, automation workflows, and system integrations.
• Ensure compliance with enterprise security standards, data governance policies, and operational controls.
• Research and recommend emerging technologies, such as AI/ML platforms and intelligent automation tools, to stay ahead in the industry. Requirements
• A minimum of 15 years of experience in IT management or a related field.
• Proficiency in C# and . NET programming languages.
• Extensive experience with Azure services and cloud technologies.
• Strong knowledge of Azure DevOps for development and deployment processes.
• Familiarity with Cloud ERP systems and their integrations.
• Proven expertise in designing scalable, secure, and high-performing software solutions.
• Demonstrated ability to evaluate and implement emerging technologies, including AI and automation.
• Strong leadership skills with a focus on team collaboration and process improvement.

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