Director - Software Development

Job Overview :

We are hiring a Director to lead our Software Development Services division and drive strategic growth, innovation, and delivery excellence across multiple domains. This is a high-impact leadership role for a seasoned professional with 20+ years of experience in Software Development , including 10+ years in a leadership position.

As a key leader, you will shape and execute the strategic vision for our core service offerings, manage large and complex global teams (U.S., India, and other locations), and collaborate with C-suite executives , clients, and cross-functional teams to deliver cutting-edge solutions. Your leadership will be instrumental in driving operational excellence and spearheading AI-driven innovation in the development landscape.

Familiarity with domains such as Airlines, BFSI, Retail, or Energy & Utilities is a strong advantage.

This is an exciting opportunity to join QualiZeal at a transformative time, contributing to the growth of a dynamic and fast-scaling organization.

What Makes This Role Special :

From Code to Cockpit : End-to-end offshore project delivery across full-stack technologies (Java, Microservices, Kafka, Python, JavaScript, AWS Cloud, APIs, Testing) for a leading US based airline.

On-site Client Collaboration : Gather and translate client requirements to plan project timelines, budgets, risks, and resource planning.

Real-time Impact : Work on real-time systems that ensure airline safety and maintain aircraft airworthiness.

High-impact Teams : Lead, mentor, and collaborate with top software development and quality engineering talent.

Continuous Learning : Drive continuous process improvement and promote Agile best practices.

Key Responsibilities

Manage end-to-end offshore project delivery across full-stack technologies.

Collaborate closely with onsite customer teams to gather and translate requirements.

Oversee project timelines, risks, budgets, and resource planning.

Lead, mentor, and grow a team of Full Stack Developers.

Proactively manage project risks and implement mitigation strategies.

Track the work progress and provide regular status updates to stakeholders.

Continuously drive process improvement and promote agile best practices.

Key Skills :

20 years in software development and delivery / project management.

Strong experience in project management (Agile, Scrum)

Strong understanding of Full Stack technologies (Java, Microservices, Kafka, Python, JavaScript, AWS Cloud, APIs, Testing).

Excellent communication, leadership, and customer-facing skills.

Experience with Agile methodologies and project tracking tools (Jira, Azure DevOps, etc.).

Strong risk management and team management capabilities.

Why QualiZeal?

Award-Winning Workplace : Certified as a Great Place to Work® and recognized by ET NOW as the Best Organization for Women in 2025.

Proven Engagement : Industry-recognized client and employee Net Promoter Scores (NPS).

Growth-Focused Culture : Equal-opportunity employer with a strong emphasis on leadership development, training, and continuous learning.

Flexible & Supportive Environment : We value empathy, recognize contributions, and support work-life balance.

Transparent Leadership : Open-book management with a collaborative, inclusive approach.

Rapid Growth : 850+ professionals strong and on track to reach 3000+ employees — an exciting time to join.

About QualiZeal :

QualiZeal is North America's fastest-growing independent digital quality engineering services company. With a diverse portfolio of digital transformation services encompassing Quality Engineering, Digital Engineering, Advisory and Transformation, and Emerging Technology Testing, QualiZeal empowers organizations of all sizes globally to achieve quality excellence and sustainable market leadership. Trusted by 70+ global enterprises and with a headcount of 850+ elite software quality engineers, QualiZeal is pioneering AI-enabled Quality Engineering innovation. QualiZeal has consistently maintained an outstanding client Net Promoter Score (NPS) of over 75, reflecting its unwavering commitment to client satisfaction and service excellence.