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Director Software Development Jobs in North Carolina

Director, Software Engineer

Morrisville, NC · On-site

$236K/yr

Job Summary The Director of Software Engineering leads multiple software engineering teams ... Drive continuous improvement across software development lifecycle (SDLC), DevOps, CI/CD, and ...

This position is responsible for technology and development leadership for LexisNexis CounselLink, including multiple software development teams supporting product delivery, platform modernization ...

This position is responsible for technology and development leadership for LexisNexis CounselLink, including multiple software development teams supporting product delivery, platform modernization ...

Dir Software Engineering

Raleigh, NC · On-site

$136K - $252K/yr

This position is responsible for technology and development leadership for LexisNexis CounselLink, including multiple software development teams supporting product delivery, platform modernization ...

Dir Software Engineering

Raleigh, NC · On-site

$136K - $252K/yr

This position is responsible for technology and development leadership for LexisNexis CounselLink, including multiple software development teams supporting product delivery, platform modernization ...

Dir Software Engineering

Raleigh, NC · On-site

$136K - $252K/yr

This position is responsible for technology and development leadership for LexisNexis CounselLink, including multiple software development teams supporting product delivery, platform modernization ...

Manager, Software Development

Cary, NC · On-site

$115K - $152K/yr

Manager, Software Development- Hybrid, Cary, North Carolina We're a leader in data and AI. Through our software and services, we inspire customers around the world to transform data into intelligence ...

Manager, Software Development

Cary, NC · On-site

$115K - $152K/yr

Software Development Manager- Hybrid, Cary North Carolina We're a leader in data and AI. Through our software and services, we inspire customers around the world to transform data into intelligence ...

Manager, Software Development

Cary, NC · On-site

$115K - $152K/yr

Software Development Manager - Hybrid, Cary North Carolina We're a leader in data and AI. Through our software and services, we inspire customers around the world to transform data into intelligence ...

Manager, Software Development

Cary, NC · On-site

$140 - $190/hr

About the job As a Software Development Manager in the SAS Foundation Division's Runtimes department, you will lead a team of engineers onaData Acceleration team, partnering with managers, technical ...

Software Development Specialist

Charlotte, NC · On-site

$35.25 - $48.25/hr

Software Development Specialist Location: Charlotte, NC local nearby Candidates required Visa: Candidates with 12 months validity Interview Mode :MS teams Must have : OpenText Exstream including ...

Software Development Specialist

Charlotte, NC · On-site

$35.25 - $48.25/hr

Software Development Specialist Location: Charlotte, NC local nearby Candidates required Visa: Candidates with 12 months validity Interview Mode :MS teams Must have : OpenText Exstream including ...

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How much do director software development jobs pay per year?

As of Sep 4, 2026, the average yearly pay for director software development in North Carolina is $161,747.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $139,000.00 and $187,700.00 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.

What are the most commonly searched types of Software Development jobs in North Carolina?

The most popular types of Software Development jobs in North Carolina are:

What cities in North Carolina are hiring for Director Software Development jobs?

Cities in North Carolina with the most Director Software Development job openings:

Infographic showing various Director Software Development job openings in North Carolina as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 79% Full Time, 11% Part Time, 7% Temporary, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 89% Physical, 3% Hybrid, and 8% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $161,747 per year, or $77.8 per hour.

Director, Software Engineering

Fidelity Investments

Durham, NC • On-site

$244K/yr

Full-time

Re-posted 14 days ago


Fidelity Investments rating

8.7

Company rating: 8.7 out of 10

Based on 273 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

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Job description

Job Description:

Note: Fidelity will not provide immigration sponsorship for this position.

Position Description:

Designs, develops, and engineers enterprise web applications using Java, Spring Boot, Spring MVC, Angular, React, Vue, and Node.js with a focus on middle-tier architecture and cloud-native solutions. Defines and implements scalable application-level architecture using Java, Spring frameworks, and microservices patterns. Builds scalable RESTful APIs and microservices using Node.js, Express, and web services (SOAP/REST) while implementing Test Driven Development (TDD) and CI/CD pipelines with Jenkins, Maven, and uDeploy. Provides technical leadership for cross-functional development teams and ensures architecture scalability using cloud technologies and containerization. Translates business vision into technical solutions by developing complex, multi-faceted applications and conducting comprehensive studies of alternatives. Leads strategic technology initiatives across business units while mentoring development teams and advising senior management on technical strategy. Drives technical excellence through leadership, coaching, and strategic planning for future technology roadmaps.

Primary Responsibilities:

  • Leads architecture design for analytics capabilities and cloud-native application development.

  • Develops complex enterprise applications, components, and subsystems across multiple cloud platforms.

  • Oversees technical implementation of cross-divisional architectural components and cloud migration initiatives.

  • Provides technical leadership and supervision to multiple development teams on organization-wide projects.

  • Coordinates with internal and external technical resources to produce strategic cloud-based designs.

  • Champions deployment of major project deliverables and ensures QA readiness of software solutions.

  • Establishes full project life cycle plans for complex cloud projects across multiple platforms and environments.

  • Plans and coordinates project schedules, assignments, and resource allocation for multiple concurrent initiatives.

  • Advises senior management on technical strategy, cloud adoption, and technology roadmap planning.

  • Mentors and coaches junior team members.

  • Researches and recommends new cloud technologies, frameworks, and development tools for strategic implementation.

  • Performs independent technical and functional analysis for multiple projects supporting digital transformation initiatives.

  • Identifies opportunities for organization-wide technology improvements and cloud optimization strategies.

  • Develops original and creative technical solutions for ongoing development efforts and complex integration challenges.

Education and Experience:

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Technology, Information Systems, or a closely related field (or foreign education equivalent) and six (6) years of experience as a Director, Software Engineering (or closely related occupation) developing enterprise web applications in a financial services environment.

Or, alternatively, Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Technology, Information Systems, or a closely related field (or foreign education equivalent) and four (4) years of experience as a Director, Software Engineering (or closely related occupation) developing enterprise web applications in a financial services environment.

Skills and Knowledge:

Candidate must also possess:

  • Demonstrated Expertise ("DE") building highly available, scalable microservices using LWC, Keel, and Micronaut; designing and implementing cloud native architectures using service mesh, API gateways, and distributed systems; building and optimizing SQL and NoSQL data solutions, including Oracle and Redis; and strengthening application security by implementing OAuth 2.0, JWT authentication, and SonarQube-driven code quality controls.

  • DE designing end-to-end enterprise applications using Java, Spring Boot, JavaScript, TypeScript, and Node.js on cloud platforms; developing RESTful APIs, GraphQL services with Swagger documentation, and Angular frontend solutions to deliver seamless, responsive, and intuitive user interfaces; and enhancing application functionality and event-driven architectures using Apache Kafka, message queues, and GenAI development tools.

  • DE developing financial services applications for investment analytics and wealth management using Java, Spring Boot, and REST APIs; developing ETL workflows, delivering real time financial data analytics, and implementing automated testing, using JUnit, Mockito, and TestNG.

  • DE implementing cloud infrastructure with AWS services (EC2, S3, Lambda, and EKS), load balancing, auto-scaling, and distributed storage; implementing API gateways, maintaining service discovery, applying circuitbreaker patterns, and orchestrating Docker/Kubernetes environments with automated deployments; and supporting Oracle, PostgreSQL, and Redis databases with CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins, GitHub CI, and Infrastructure as Code (IaC) to ensure rapid, reliable software delivery and minimize system downtime.

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Fidelity's Onsite Working Model
Fidelity is transitioning to a full-time onsite working model through a phased rollout across regions and roles. Currently, some roles and locations require 100% onsite presence, while others require less. Onsite expectations are likely to evolve as the rollout continues. This transition does not apply to fully remote roles.

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Please be advised that Fidelity's business is governed by the provisions of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Investment Advisers Act of 1940, the Investment Company Act of 1940, ERISA, numerous state laws governing securities, investment and retirement-related financial activities and the rules and regulations of numerous self-regulatory organizations, including FINRA, among others. Those laws and regulations may restrict Fidelity from hiring and/or associating with individuals with certain Criminal Histories.


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