$80K - $90K/yr
... development (e.g. GitHub Copilot, Claude, Cursor or ChatGPT) - Familiarity with AI directed prompt ... software engineering principles, design patterns, algorithms, and system architecture ...
$80K - $90K/yr
... development (e.g. GitHub Copilot, Claude, Cursor or ChatGPT) - Familiarity with AI directed prompt ... software engineering principles, design patterns, algorithms, and system architecture ...
$80K - $90K/yr
... development (e.g. GitHub Copilot, Claude, Cursor or ChatGPT) - Familiarity with AI directed prompt ... software engineering principles, design patterns, algorithms, and system architecture ...
$128K - $170K/yr
... of Directors. Business Development, Growth Strategy & Oversight * Set strategic direction ... Represent ITASCA Software at industry events, conferences, and workshops. * Ensure product delivery ...
$128K - $170K/yr
... of Directors. Business Development, Growth Strategy & Oversight * Set strategic direction ... Represent ITASCA Software at industry events, conferences, and workshops. * Ensure product delivery ...
Minneapolis, MN · On-site
$170K - $215K/yr
... of Directors. Business Development, Growth Strategy & Oversight * Set strategic direction ... Represent ITASCA Software at industry events, conferences, and workshops. * Ensure product delivery ...
Minneapolis, MN · On-site
$170K - $215K/yr
... of Directors. Business Development, Growth Strategy & Oversight * Set strategic direction ... Represent ITASCA Software at industry events, conferences, and workshops. * Ensure product delivery ...
Eden Prairie, MN · On-site
$257K/yr
KLDiscovery is seeking a Director of Software Engineering to own delivery for the Nebula platform, guiding managers and engineers to ship the roadmap reliably at scale. You will partner with Product ...
Eden Prairie, MN · On-site
$257K/yr
KLDiscovery is seeking a Director of Software Engineering to own delivery for the Nebula platform, guiding managers and engineers to ship the roadmap reliably at scale. You will partner with Product ...
Undergraduate degree or equivalent experience * 12 years of progressive software engineering ... Hands-on experience with AI-assisted development tooling and modern AI platforms (LLMs, agent ...
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Undergraduate degree or equivalent experience * 12 years of progressive software engineering ... Hands-on experience with AI-assisted development tooling and modern AI platforms (LLMs, agent ...
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Minneapolis, MN · On-site
$127K - $168K/yr
Based in Eden Prairie, MN, our Software / Data Engineering team builds the scalable software ... development for other roles you may be interested in. Required Qualifications: * 15+ years of ...
Minneapolis, MN · On-site
$127K - $168K/yr
Based in Eden Prairie, MN, our Software / Data Engineering team builds the scalable software ... development for other roles you may be interested in. Required Qualifications: * 15+ years of ...
Eden Prairie, MN · On-site +1
$257K/yr
Undergraduate degree or equivalent experience * 12+ years of progressive software engineering ... Hands-on experience with AI-assisted development tooling and modern AI platforms (LLMs, agent ...
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Eden Prairie, MN · On-site +1
$257K/yr
Undergraduate degree or equivalent experience * 12+ years of progressive software engineering ... Hands-on experience with AI-assisted development tooling and modern AI platforms (LLMs, agent ...
New
Minneapolis, MN · On-site
$127K - $168K/yr
Based in Eden Prairie, MN, our Software / Data Engineering team builds the scalable software ... development for other roles you may be interested in. Required Qualifications: * 15 years of ...
Minneapolis, MN · On-site
$127K - $168K/yr
Based in Eden Prairie, MN, our Software / Data Engineering team builds the scalable software ... development for other roles you may be interested in. Required Qualifications: * 15 years of ...
Minneapolis, MN · On-site
$60K - $80K/yr
Collaborate with team members to determine best practices and understand client requirements for software development. * Develop intuitive software that meets and exceeds the needs of the company.
Minneapolis, MN · On-site
$60K - $80K/yr
Collaborate with team members to determine best practices and understand client requirements for software development. * Develop intuitive software that meets and exceeds the needs of the company.
Inver Grove Heights, MN · On-site
$110 - $160/hr
... the direct clients. Research, build high-quality, innovative and fully performing software in compliance with coding standards and technical design. Collaborate with software/ product development ...
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Inver Grove Heights, MN · On-site
$110 - $160/hr
... the direct clients. Research, build high-quality, innovative and fully performing software in compliance with coding standards and technical design. Collaborate with software/ product development ...
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Virginia, MN · On-site
$91.80 - $171/hr
In this role, the focus will be on development, integration, deployment, and sustainment of ... Software Enhancements as directed by customer change requests or mission needs * * Ground software ...
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Virginia, MN · On-site
$91.80 - $171/hr
In this role, the focus will be on development, integration, deployment, and sustainment of ... Software Enhancements as directed by customer change requests or mission needs * * Ground software ...
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Minnetonka, MN · On-site
$159K - $273K/yr
... development for other roles you may be interested in. Required Qualifications: * 15 years engineering experience * 7 years leading large multi-team orgs at scale * 7 years managing mission-critical ...
Minnetonka, MN · On-site
$159K - $273K/yr
... development for other roles you may be interested in. Required Qualifications: * 15 years engineering experience * 7 years leading large multi-team orgs at scale * 7 years managing mission-critical ...
$60K - $80K/yr
Job Purpose The ideal candidate will be a member of the Software Development team, collaborating with other programmers to create software that meets the needs of the company and its clients. As you ...
$60K - $80K/yr
Job Purpose The ideal candidate will be a member of the Software Development team, collaborating with other programmers to create software that meets the needs of the company and its clients. As you ...
Minnetonka, MN · On-site
$159K - $273K/yr
... development for other roles you may be interested in. Required Qualifications: * 15+ years engineering experience * 7+ years leading large multi-team orgs at scale * 7+ years managing mission ...
Minnetonka, MN · On-site
$159K - $273K/yr
... development for other roles you may be interested in. Required Qualifications: * 15+ years engineering experience * 7+ years leading large multi-team orgs at scale * 7+ years managing mission ...
$60K - $80K/yr
Job Purpose The ideal candidate will be a member of the Software Development team, collaborating with other programmers to create software that meets the needs of the company and its clients. As you ...
$60K - $80K/yr
Job Purpose The ideal candidate will be a member of the Software Development team, collaborating with other programmers to create software that meets the needs of the company and its clients. As you ...
Medina, MN · On-site
$90K - $112K/yr
Come join Emerson's Digital Grid Management Business, whose work has a direct impact on all energy ... We are seeking Software Developers to contribute to the development of the company's industry ...
Medina, MN · On-site
$90K - $112K/yr
Come join Emerson's Digital Grid Management Business, whose work has a direct impact on all energy ... We are seeking Software Developers to contribute to the development of the company's industry ...
Medina, MN · On-site
$90K - $112K/yr
Come join Emerson's Digital Grid Management Business, whose work has a direct impact on all energy ... We are seeking Software Developers to contribute to the development of the company's industry ...
Medina, MN · On-site
$90K - $112K/yr
Come join Emerson's Digital Grid Management Business, whose work has a direct impact on all energy ... We are seeking Software Developers to contribute to the development of the company's industry ...
$90K - $112K/yr
Come join Emerson's Digital Grid Management Business, whose work has a direct impact on all energy ... We are seeking Software Developers to contribute to the development of the company's industry ...
$90K - $112K/yr
Come join Emerson's Digital Grid Management Business, whose work has a direct impact on all energy ... We are seeking Software Developers to contribute to the development of the company's industry ...
Medina, MN · On-site
$90 - $130/hr
Come join Emerson's Digital Grid Management Business, whose work has a direct impact on all energy ... Test-driven development experience. Must be able to unit test code. Proficient in database ...
Medina, MN · On-site
$90 - $130/hr
Come join Emerson's Digital Grid Management Business, whose work has a direct impact on all energy ... Test-driven development experience. Must be able to unit test code. Proficient in database ...
Edina, MN · On-site
$120 - $150/hr
... development team working on J2EE applications. The Senior Technical Lead Engineer shares ... Develop and direct software system technical design procedures, programming, technical testing, and ...
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Edina, MN · On-site
$120 - $150/hr
... development team working on J2EE applications. The Senior Technical Lead Engineer shares ... Develop and direct software system technical design procedures, programming, technical testing, and ...
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| Aspect | Director Software Development | Software Engineering Manager |
|---|---|---|
| Responsibilities | Oversees multiple teams, strategic planning, and long-term goals | Manages day-to-day team operations, project delivery, and technical guidance |
| Focus | High-level leadership, cross-team coordination, and business alignment | Team management, technical mentorship, and project execution |
| Required Credentials | Bachelor’s or Master’s in CS or related, extensive experience, leadership skills | Bachelor’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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Responsibilities & Duties:
- Write code and contribute to the development of software applications, modules, or components.
- Participate in higher-level aspects of the development process, such as requirements analysis, design, architecture, system integration, testing, and project management.
- Partake in testing code to identify and fix bugs and ensure the quality and reliability of the software.
- Collaborate with other team members, including software architects, designers, and product managers, to ensure alignment with project goals and timelines.
- Proficiency in Java: Deep understanding of Core Java (Java 11/17+), JVM internals, memory management, tuning, and concurrency/multithreading.
- Enterprise Frameworks: Experience with Spring in particular Spring Boot.
- RESTful API Design: Experience designing, building, and securing robust, scalable REST APIs for third-party integrations and internal UI consumption.
- Database Expertise: Proficiency with relational and non-relational databases (e.g., PostgreSQL, MySQL, MongoDB).
- Search Engine Technology: Experience with search and indexing technologies such as Elasticsearch.
- Experience in React, Next.js and Material UI.
- Worked on AI assisted development (e.g. GitHub Copilot, Claude, Cursor or ChatGPT)
- Familiarity with AI directed prompt engineering for developing applications.
Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree or Diploma in Computer Science, Engineering, related field, or equivalent work experience.
- 3+ years of experience in software development, with proficiency in one or more programming languages.
- Understanding of software engineering principles, design patterns, algorithms, and system architecture.
- Familiarity with modern software development tools, frameworks, and methodologies.
Salary range: $80,000 - $90,000 USD per year.
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Harris Computer Systems, based in Ottawa, ON, CA, is an established player in the field of public sector software technology. Since its inception in 1976, the company has been striving to make clients' operations more efficient through reliable, practical, and flexible software solutions. Its extensive portfolio primarily serves utility, healthcare, public sector, and educational institutions, contributing to the betterment of public services through technology. Harris strongly believes in the value of forward-thinking technology and the power it has to drive progress for the public sector. This methodology is entirely in line with their mission to ensure customer success by providing reliable, practical, and robust software solutions.
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1,001 - 5,000 Employees
Ottawa, ON, CA