Director Of Software Engineering (Java/TypeScript/Python)

TL;DR

Director of Software Engineering (Java/TypeScript/Python): Leading a team of software and quality engineers to build a comprehensive technology suite for public safety organizations with an accent on event-driven architecture and AI-first engineering. Focus on designing scalable microservices, integrating LLM capabilities, and maintaining a hands-on presence in the codebase.

Location: Hybrid in Atlanta, GA

Salary: $180,000 - $220,000 per year

Company

hirify.global provides public safety organizations with an integrated technology suite, including body cameras and digital evidence systems, to enhance accountability and save lives.

What you will do

• Directly manage Software and Quality Engineers, overseeing hiring, career growth, and performance management.
• Collaborate with product management to translate roadmaps into technical strategies and sequence work effectively.
• Contribute directly to the codebase in Java, TypeScript, and Python, conducting regular code reviews.
• Drive architectural decisions for microservices and event-driven systems using Kafka and AWS.
• Implement an AI-first engineering strategy to accelerate development and integrate AI/LLM features into products.
• Ensure operational excellence through incident response, SLOs, and production monitoring.

Requirements

• Significant experience in software engineering leadership with a proven track record of remaining a hands-on contributor.
• Strong full-stack proficiency in Java (Spring Boot), TypeScript (Vue/React), and Python.
• Deep hands-on experience with AWS (ECS, Lambda, S3, RDS, DynamoDB) and messaging services (Kafka, SNS/SQS).
• Demonstrated AI-first mindset, using AI tools daily and driving their adoption across a team.
• Expertise in designing scalable architectures including microservices and serverless patterns.
• Must be based in or able to work in a hybrid setup in Atlanta, GA.

Nice to have

• Experience leading teams building public-safety, law enforcement, or mission-critical software.
• Production experience building AI/LLM-powered features such as RAG or multi-agent workflows.
• Knowledge of compliance frameworks like FedRAMP, CJIS, or SOC2.
• Experience managing distributed or hybrid-remote engineering teams.
• Prior track record as a Staff or Principal-level individual contributor.

Culture & Benefits

• Flexible hybrid work schedule.
• Competitive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, and 401(k) matching.
• Free chef-inspired lunches from Monday to Thursday.
• 15 days of PTO plus a floating holiday.
• Professional development through tuition reimbursement.
• Annual performance bonus.