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Director Software Development Jobs in Kannapolis, NC

GDIT

Software Development Manager

Concord, NC · On-site +1

$112K - $143K/yr

Skills: Agile Software Development, Software Development Management, Technical Support Certifications: None Experience: 7 + years of related experience US Citizenship Required: Yes Transform ...

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Socket.dev

Sr Manager, Software Engineering

Charlotte, NC · On-site

$130 - $247/hr

Resolves escalated issues throughout the development, configuration, and modification of integrated ... direct report responsibility; this includes experience providing technical direction, thought ...

The Hartford

Principal Software Engineer

Charlotte, NC

$131K - $176K/yr

Director Software Engineering - IE06FE We're determined to make a difference and are proud to be an ... Promote shift-left practices such as test-driven development, in-sprint automation, and design for ...

Socket.dev

Software Engineer III

Charlotte, NC · On-site

$110 - $165/hr

Test Driven Development (UI and Backend) * SAFe Agile Preferred Qualifications 1. Master's Degree ... Availability Able to work all hours scheduled, including overtime as directed by manager/supervisor ...

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Atria Group LLC

Sr. Software Engineer

Charlotte, NC · On-site

$119K - $157K/yr

Our company provides application analysis, design, development and programming, software ... DIRECT CLIENT REQUIREMENTS Responsible for writing computer software. Strong in SQL, JavaScript, C# ...

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How much do director software development jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 11, 2026, the average yearly pay for director software development in Kannapolis, NC is $175,176.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $150,600.00 and $203,200.00 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 cities near Kannapolis, NC are hiring for Director Software Development jobs? Cities near Kannapolis, NC with the most Director Software Development job openings:
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Infographic showing various Director Software Development job openings in Kannapolis, NC as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 80% Full Time, 16% Part Time, and 3% Contract. Highlights an 91% Physical, 3% Hybrid, and 6% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $175,176 per year, or $84.2 per hour.

Director, Software Development Engineering

Envestnet

Concord, NC • Remote

$235K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Retirement, PTO

Posted 10 days ago

Job description

Description

The application window will close August, 21 2026

Job Location   

The primary work location for this role is Remote.

  

About Envestnet  

Envestnet is an adaptive WealthTech company that is redefining the future of wealth management by helping advisors meet the moment with its comprehensive technology, actionable insights, and industry leading support. Backed by over 25 years of experience and approximately $7.0 trillion in platform assets, Envestnet is trusted by over one third of financial advisors across leading banks, wealth managers, brokerages, and RIAs.   

   

For a deeper look at how Envestnet is shaping the future of financial advice, visit www.envestnet.com.   

   

The Team You’ll Join  

On the Tamarac development team, we build one of the industry’s most advanced portfolio management and trading platforms for RIAs. We tackle complex engineering challenges every day from large‑scale data ingestion and analytics to deep system integrations, high‑performance trading algorithms, and a robust full‑stack web experience used by thousands of advisors.    

As we continue to scale the platform—supporting 50+ million trades annually—we’re modernizing our architecture to meet growing demand while delivering innovative, advisor‑focused features. Our engineers collaborate across disciplines to build AI‑powered insights, enhance cross‑platform capabilities, and design resilient, cloud‑native systems.    

This is a rare opportunity to join us in shaping the technical roadmap of a leading trading platform—driving how we scale, evolve, and deliver capabilities that elevate both the advisor and client experience, with real‑world impact from day one.  

How You’ll Contribute   

Provides leadership and oversight to the Software Development Engineering group. Oversees team efforts to build scalable, secure platforms in support of Envestnet business operations, including wealth management, financial data aggregation and advisor-driven technology solutions. Works across cloud-based architectures, integrating complex data sources and APIs to deliver reliable, high-performance systems. Collaborates with product managers, data scientists and compliance stakeholders to meet both business and regulatory requirements.
•    Defines engineering strategy and execution model for a major domain (e.g., data platforms, APIs, advisor tools).
•    Owns end-to-end delivery outcomes across multiple teams, including roadmap execution and customer impact.
•    Translates business objectives into multi-quarter engineering plans and measurable outcomes.
•    Establishes domain-level architecture direction in partnership with senior technical leaders.
•    Drives regulatory compliance and data governance within the domain (e.g., financial data integrity, auditability).
•    Manages budget, headcount planning, and organizational design for the function.
•    Implements performance frameworks using KPIs (availability, latency, cost efficiency, quality trends).
•    Influences prioritization and trade-offs across engineering, product, and business stakeholders.
•    Builds leadership bench strength through structured succession planning.
•    Leads engineering organizations responsible for cloud platforms, shared services, developer enablement capabilities, reliability engineering practices, and modern software delivery frameworks that support scalable product development.
•    Drives organizational transformation initiatives, including platform modernization, cloud adoption, and platform consolidation efforts to improve engineering efficiency and business outcomes.
•    Champions the adoption of AI-enabled engineering workflows and agentic coding practices to increase developer productivity, improve software quality, and accelerate delivery across the software development lifecycle.

What You’ll Need to Bring  

•    Candidates should demonstrate the relevant experience, skills, and capabilities needed to successfully perform in the role. Relevant experience may be gained through current responsibilities, prior roles, project work, leadership opportunities, or other comparable experiences.
•    Experience driving adoption of agentic coding practices or AI-enabled engineering workflows to improve productivity, quality, and time-to-delivery across the SDLC. 
•    Experience establishing domain-level architecture direction in partnership with senior technical leaders, including platform modernization, cloud migration, or platform consolidation initiatives. 
•    Experience driving regulatory compliance, data governance, security, and quality practices within an engineering domain. 
•    Experience establishing and managing engineering KPIs, including availability, latency, cost efficiency, quality trends, delivery predictability, and customer impact. 
•    Experience managing budget, headcount planning, organizational design, hiring strategy, performance management, and succession planning for engineering teams. 
•    Strong stakeholder management skills with the ability to influence prioritization and trade-offs across engineering, product, and business leaders. 
•    Experience building leadership bench strength and inspiring high-performing teams through structured coaching, development, and accountability. 
•    Strong technical background with .NET, xUnit, Reqnroll, RESTful APIs, and API management solutions such as Apigee. 
•    Experience with PostgreSQL, SQL Server, Redis, and ElastiCache. 
•    Experience with AWS services including EC2, S3, ELB, ASG, API Gateway, Lambda, RDS, EKS, CloudWatch, SQS. 
•    Experience with Kubernetes, Docker, Kafka, CloudFormation, CDK, Terraform, DevOps practices, automation, agile delivery, Scrum, and test-driven development.

Why You’ll Enjoy Working at Envestnet  

Help shape the future of WealthTech. At Envestnet you’ll gain hands-on experience and collaborate with some of the industry’s brightest minds to deliver meaningful, innovative solutions that make a real difference. 

We value flexibility in how and where work gets done, and we recognize strong performance with meaningful rewards—because your contributions should drive both business success and your own personal growth. If you’re looking for a place where your work has impact, your development is supported, and your contributions are truly valued, Envestnet is where you can build your future.  

The opportunity is now!  

  

Sponsorship  

This position is open to candidates requiring visa sponsorship  

  

Our Investment in You 

This role offers a base salary range of $202,600 to $253,300. The range listed represents a good-faith estimate of base salary compensation for this position and does not include incentive compensation, equity or benefits. Individual pay will be determined based on factors including, but not limited to, relevant experience, skills, education, certifications, and geographic location, in accordance with applicable pay transparency laws.  This role is eligible for an additional incentive component as part of the total rewards package.   

 

We provide a comprehensive suite of benefits - subject to Envestnet’s plan eligibility rules - that support your overall well-being including, medical insurance, paid time off (PTO), 401k company match, paid parental leave, education reimbursement, disability coverage and mental health & wellness support. Our investment in you means supporting you professionally, financially, and personally at every stage of your journey with us.  Please visit our benefits page on our career site to learn more.  

   

Our Commitment to Inclusion & Belonging  

Envestnet is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and applicants. We welcome and value individuals of all backgrounds and do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy or related medical conditions), gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, genetic information, military or veteran status, citizenship status, or any other status protected by applicable law. We encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply.  

 

We strive to provide an inclusive application and interview process. If you are a candidate with a disability and require reasonable accommodation, please contact us at  careers@envestnet.com. Please include your full name, the title of the role you are applying for, and the accommodation necessary to assist you with the recruiting process.       

Recruitment Fraud 

At Envestnet, safeguarding the trust and safety of job seekers is a top priority. We are aware that scammers may impersonate Envestnet recruiters or create fake job opportunities to deceive candidates. Review the information on our recruitment fraud awareness page to help you recognize and avoid recruitment fraud. 

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