Director, Engineering

Director of Engineering

We’re looking for a hands-on, forward-thinking Director of Engineering to help drive our software engineering strategy, lead technical execution, and leverage AI and automation to deliver scalable, secure, next-generation solutions. This role is deeply focused on engineering leadership and technical impact.

What You’ll Do

• Execute and evolve a forward-thinking engineering strategy aligned with company goals
• Drive adoption of modern technologies: AI-driven DevOps, Generative AI/LLMs, DevSecOps, cloud-native/serverless architectures, microservices, CI/CD, and low-code/no-code platforms
• Architect and guide the development of scalable, secure, and sustainable systems
• Implement frameworks and best practices that accelerate delivery and improve quality
• Manage and reduce technical debt while maintaining long-term system health
• Establish and monitor key metrics for velocity, reliability, and quality
• Lead secure, compliant, and innovative engineering practices
• Lead and develop engineering teams, fostering accountability, growth, and high performance

What You Bring

• 10+ years of experience in software engineering
• 7+ years of people leadership experience, including leading multiple teams or managing managers
• Strong technical background with hands-on experience in cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP), microservices, CI/CD, and containerization tools
• Proven success driving Agile and DevOps transformations
• Experience implementing AI/ML and automation initiatives
• Ability to translate technical strategy into execution and measurable outcomes
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field (advanced degree preferred)

Why ACA and Why Spartanburg?

At ACA, you won’t just influence the future of technology — you’ll help build it.

You’ll work alongside ambitious engineers, forward-thinking leaders, and innovators who believe that great ideas are only as powerful as their execution.

We move fast, challenge convention, and push technology to its limits — all while keeping security, quality, and sustainability at the core.

Spartanburg, SC offers a vibrant, affordable lifestyle with lakes, trails, and a growing culinary and arts scene. You're an hour from Greenville, Charlotte, and Asheville, and the Blue Ridge Mountains, and within three hours of Charleston, Atlanta, and the beaches.