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Director Software Development Jobs in Connecticut

Synchrony Financial

Software Engineer

Stamford, CT · On-site

Directing software programming and documentation development. * Consulting with internal groups, partners, and customers on project status and proposals. * Working with internal groups on technical ...

Halma plc

Director, Test Engineering

Newtown, CT · On-site

$120 - $160/hr

Director, Test Engineering page is loaded## Director, Test Engineeringlocations: Newtowntime type ... Testing & Validation Oversight:** + Maintain a deep understanding of software development ...

The Hartford

AVP, Software Engineering Lead

Hartford, CT · On-site +1

$255K/yr

Reporting to the CIO of Corporate Functions, this role drives the re-imagination of software engineering, improving our software development lifecycle using AI-first processes, and ensuring AIdriven ...

The Walt Disney Company

Sr Software Engineer

Bristol, CT

$148K - $199K/yr

Content Platforms & Operations is responsible for the development and ongoing advancement of the ... direct -to-consumer lines of business. Responsibilities: * Develop, test, & deploy high quality ...

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How much do director software development jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 10, 2026, the average yearly pay for director software development in Connecticut is $169,309.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $145,500.00 and $196,400.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Director Software Development vs Software Engineering Manager?

AspectDirector Software DevelopmentSoftware Engineering Manager
ResponsibilitiesOversees multiple teams, strategic planning, and long-term goalsManages day-to-day team operations, project delivery, and technical guidance
FocusHigh-level leadership, cross-team coordination, and business alignmentTeam management, technical mentorship, and project execution
Required CredentialsBachelor’s or Master’s in CS or related, extensive experience, leadership skillsBachelor’s or Master’s in CS or related, strong technical background, leadership experience

The main difference is that the Director Software Development focuses on strategic leadership and overseeing multiple teams, while the Software Engineering Manager concentrates on managing individual teams and project execution. Both roles require technical expertise and leadership skills, but the director role involves broader organizational responsibilities.

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Infographic showing various Director Software Development job openings in Connecticut as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 80% Full Time, 13% Part Time, 3% Temporary, and 3% Contract. Highlights an 91% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 7% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $169,309 per year, or $81.4 per hour.

Career Development - Director of Career & Professional Development, COB

shu

Fairfield, CT • On-site

Full-time

Re-posted 2 days ago

Job description

Position Summary

Oversee all career development functions for the Jack Welch College of Business and Technology. Oversee student programming, event planning, and internal marketing related to internship and employment planning for the college. Oversee the collection and analyzing of internship and outcome data for the college. Collaborate with other placement directors to manage external relations, employer development, and on-campus recruiting for the office. Provide career planning and job search counseling to all students and alumni in assigned majors.

Principal Duties & Responsibilities

  • Provide comprehensive career coaching to WCBT students in skills such as self-exploration, branding, networking, resumes, cover letter creation, LinkedIn, interview preparation, career selection, internship and full time employment and job offer negotiations.
  • Maintain consistent communication with employer partners and proactively identify internship and full-time employment opportunities.
  • Source and identify prospective employer partners and manage relationship development.
  • Partner with JWCBT Director of Welch Experience on career related programming activities and events.
  • Proactively outreach to faculty and key administrators to increase collaboration with faculty in assigned College/majors and to support the career development needs of their students.
  • Identify and secure employer partners for participation in on-campus and events.
  • Oversee the marketing of JWCBT services to employers, students and the University community.
  • Plan, implement and oversee office events and student programs including career fairs, etiquette dinners, employer information sessions, career panels, and on-campus interviews.
  • Assist with the gathering of internship and outcomes data for WCBT and for internal and external publications.
  • Develop and maintain an external presence with local employer partners.
  • Host employer partners strategy meetings to discuss student expectations and hiring process
  • Administer workshops, seminars and class presentations related to student and faculty needs.
  • Utilize Career Management Platform software to facilitate career development activities and communications.
  • Support Associate Directors and other Assistant Directors in execution of signature office programs/events.
  • Contribute to management of the departmental web site as needed.
  • Liaise with Alumni and leverage relationships related to existing students career planning and placement.
  • Attend University-wide functions or events, at the discretion of the Executive Director of Career Development or Vice-President of EP&SA.
  • Assist with departmental Strategic Planning and other collaboration with Executive Director and WCBT Dean.
  • Complete special projects as requested.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities & Other Attributes

  • Masters degree in related field preferred. Bachelor’s degree required.
  • 3-5 years of experience in higher education in the career development function. Prefer candidates with experience providing job search counseling to undergraduate students.
  • Proficiency in all Microsoft Office applications and the Internet. Willingness and ability to learn new software including the office’s career management system.
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills
  • Comfort speaking to groups
  • Strong customer-service orientation
  • Energetic and able to think ‘out of the box’
  • Interest in working directly with students in a student services capacity
  • Strong knowledge of and interest in the field of career development and job market trends

Unusual Working Conditions

Some evening and weekend hours will be required.

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