Director, Software Engineering - REMOTE Job Listing at DriveTime in Tempe, AZ (Job ID R10117)

Description

What's Under the Hood

DriveTime Family of Brands is the largest privately owned used car sales finance & servicing company in the nation. Headquartered in Tempe, Arizona and Dallas, Texas, we create opportunities and improve the lives of our customers and our employees by placing a focus on putting the right customer, in the right vehicle, on the right terms and on their path to ownership.

The DriveTime Family of Brands spans across DriveTime, Bridgecrest and SilverRock.  You can find us at the intersection of technology and innovation as we use our proprietary tools and over two decades of industry knowledge to redefine the process of purchasing, financing, and protecting your vehicle. 

That's Nice, But What's the Job?

You'll wear a variety of hats throughout the course of a day within the
Bridgecrest/DriveTime/SilverRock family. This role is well suited for an individual
who thrives in a rapidly changing environment and recognizes that change
provides opportunity and with opportunity, growth!
On any given day, you'll have the opportunity to mentor and positively impact a
Software Engineering Manager and their team, influence the business on strategic
direction, research upcoming initiatives ahead of your teams to assist in setting a
technical path forward, empower your teams through self-autonomy, and assist in
clearing obstacles for your teams as they surface!
Responsibilities

• Acting strategic & technical liaison within a given line of business (track) of the Bridgecrest/DriveTime/SilverRock family
• Leader of leaders within the Bridgecrest/DriveTime/SilverRock organizations-- mentorship and growth of your teams is top priority
• Navigating innovative and adaptive personalities across the organization -- when to support the change and when to compromise
• Identify execution opportunities within the teams of your given track in coordination with your Product counterpart, following that up with the guidance and support needed within your teams to capitalize on those opportunities
• Ensure technical decisions taking place within the track are aligned with the larger company roadmap and vision
• Foster an environment of collaboration, transparency, accountability, & teamwork amongst your track
• Company advocate for your teams and track -- what does your track need to be successful?
• Supporting your Software Engineering Managers as they and their teams navigate system design in collaboration with architecture, peers, and other
• Working with our recruiting department to build high performing teams through candidate screenings and interviews
• Staying connected to your teams; ensuring they feel valued at Bridgecrest/DriveTime/SilverRock each and every day!

So What Kind of Folks Are We Looking for? The Specifics.

• 10+ year's experience in the Software Engineering discipline with leadership responsibilities
• Pragmatic familiarity with industry recognized enterprise software patterns & principals
• Previous in depth hands on experience with a programming language
• Working knowledge of the capabilities available amongst a large scale cloud provider (Azure, AWS, GCP, etc...)

So What About the Perks? Perks matter

• Medical, dental, and vision, oh my! DriveTime Family of Brands covers a sizable amount of insurance premiums to ensure our employees receive top-tier healthcare coverage. 
• But Wait, There's More. 401(K), Company paid life insurance policy, short and long-term disability coverage to name a few.
• Growth Opportunities. You grow, I grow, we all grow!  But seriously, DriveTime Family of Brands is committed to providing its employees with every opportunity to grow professionally with roughly over 1,000 employees promoted year over year.
• Tuition Reimbursement. We're as passionate about your professional development as you are. With that, we'll put our money where our mouth is.
• Wellness Program. Health is wealth! This program includes self-guided coaching and journeys, cash incentives and discounts on your medical premiums through engaging in fun activities!
• Gratitude is Green.  We offer competitive pay across the organization, because, well… money matters!

• In-House Gym. We want our employees to be the best versions of themselves. So come early, take a break in your day or finish strong with a workout!
• Give Us a Reason (or not), and We'll Celebrate.  Regardless of whether there is a holiday or not, we are finding ways to kick back and enjoy each other's company outside of day-to-day work.
• Smart-Casual Dress. Come dressed in jeans (you'll fit right in with the rest of us).

• Paid Time Off & Paid Holidays. Not just lip service: we work hard, to play hard.

• Company Driver. It's one of the coolest perks of being who we are! We've got your insurance, maintenance, and cost of vehicle covered; you just keep gas in the tank.

Anything Else?  Absolutely.

DriveTime Family of Brands is Great Place to Work Certified! And get this: 90% of our rockstar employees say they feel right at home here.  We could spend a lot of time having you read about ALL our awards, but we'll save time (and practice some humility) just naming a few others; Comparably Awards: Best Company for Diversity, Best Company Culture and Best Company Leadership, oh and don't forget Phoenix Business Journal Healthiest Employers (okay, we'll stop there)!

Hiring is contingent upon successful completion of our background and drug screening process. DriveTime is a drug-free, tobacco-free workplace and an Equal Opportunity Employer.

And when it comes to hiring, we don't just look for the right person for the job, we seek out the right person for DriveTime. Buckle up for plenty of opportunities to grow in a professional, fun, and high-energy environment! 

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