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Henderson Engineers

Lead Software Developer

Lenexa, KS · On-site

$108K - $136K/yr

The Lead Software Developer is responsible for directing and delivering software development efforts within a defined product area. This role owns team-level execution, ensuring that product ...

hendersonco

Lead Software Developer

Lenexa, KS · On-site

$108K - $136K/yr

The Lead Software Developer is responsible for directing and delivering software development efforts within a defined product area. This role owns team-level execution, ensuring that product ...

hendersonco

Lead Software Developer

Lenexa, KS

$108K - $136K/yr

The Lead Software Developer is responsible for directing and delivering software development efforts within a defined product area. This role owns team-level execution, ensuring that product ...

Geoprobe Systems®

Software Developer

Salina, KS · On-site

We'reseeking a Software Developer to create custom solutions within our Epicor ERP system and to ... Self-directed -- able to take ownership of projects from requirements to delivery * Team oriented ...

NetApp

Director, Test Engineering

Wichita, KS · On-site

Position Summary The Director, Test Engineering is responsible for leading NetApp's PCBA ... Partner closely with Hardware Engineering, Firmware Engineering, Software Engineering ...

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How much do director software engineer jobs pay per year?

As of Sep 13, 2026, the average yearly pay for director software engineer in Kansas is $217,538.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $225,600.00 and $225,600.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a director software engineer?

A Director Software Engineer is a senior leadership role responsible for overseeing multiple software development teams and driving the technical vision for an organization. They collaborate with other executives to align engineering initiatives with business goals and ensure high-quality software delivery. Their responsibilities often include strategic planning, mentoring engineering managers, setting technical standards, and managing budgets. This role requires extensive experience in software engineering as well as strong leadership and communication skills.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a director software engineer?

To thrive as a Director Software Engineer, you need deep expertise in software development, architecture, and leadership, often supported by a computer science degree and extensive industry experience. Familiarity with cloud platforms, project management tools like Jira, and knowledge of scalable systems are typically required, along with certifications such as AWS Certified Solutions Architect or PMP. Outstanding communication, strategic thinking, and team-building abilities make someone stand out in this leadership position. These skills are crucial to effectively guide engineering teams, drive technical vision, and deliver high-quality software solutions aligned with organizational goals.

How does a director software engineer balance technical leadership with people management responsibilities?

As a Director Software Engineer, you'll often find yourself balancing hands-on technical oversight with strategic team leadership. This means guiding architectural decisions, reviewing code, and setting engineering best practices, while also mentoring team leads, supporting professional development, and managing performance. It's common to spend time aligning engineering efforts with business goals, collaborating with product and design teams, and removing roadblocks for your teams. Success in this role comes from strong communication skills, delegation, and an ability to build a healthy engineering culture alongside delivering technical excellence.

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Infographic showing various Director Software Engineer job openings in Kansas as of September 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% Internship, 1% As Needed, 82% Full Time, 12% Part Time, 3% Contract, and 1% Nights. Highlights an 84% Physical, 3% Hybrid, and 13% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $217,538 per year, or $104.6 per hour.

Software Engineering Manager

Overland Park, KS • On-site

Propio Language Services
Translation Services • 51 - 200 employees
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Full-time

Posted 12 days ago

Job description

Job Type
Full-time
Description
Propio Language Services is a provider of the highest quality interpretation, translation, and localization services. Our people take pride in every resource we offer, and our users always have access to the best technology, support, and experience. We are driven by our passion for innovation, growth, and connecting people. If you believe in the transformative power of technology-driven solutions and meaningful communication, Propio could be the ideal place for you.
We're seeking a well-versed Software Engineering Manager who is not only interested in where the Company is today, but also growing and evolving with new systems as the company grows. An ideal candidate is passionate about building the right solutions for customers and will play a key role in helping Propio grow and evolve technically and as a business.
Responsibilities:
  • Leading ambiguous and undefined problems to resolution in the face of uncertainty
  • Building a world-class team by hiring exceptional talent, coaching, and developing Engineers, cultivating pragmatic engineering decision-making, and leveraging your technical expertise to constantly raise the bar
  • Direct responsibly for successfully managing, growing and promoting internal Engineers
  • Thinking big and working with leadership team, business stakeholders and software engineering teams to define vision, strategy, and requirements
  • Delivering results by driving execution of programs spanning multiple organizations from design to rollout
  • Earning trust through regular communication with senior management on status, risks, and change control
  • Effectively cooperate with customers, technical staff, and leaders to define and deliver complex features
  • Effectively manage cross functional projects, balancing the business need versus technical constraints
  • Be an effective collaborator in a cross functional Tech organization
  • Other duties as assigned

Requirements
Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's Degree in Engineering preferably in Computer Science or equivalent experience and or military experience
  • 5+ years of experience building and managing local and remote engineering teams (and managing managers) that design and deliver highly available, large volume distributed systems on AWS (or Azure)
  • Agile/Scrum SDLC expertise
  • System design and Architecture experience across multiple patterns
  • Software Development expertise across multiple stacks, frameworks, and languages (including Java, JavaScript, messaging protocols, and web services) as well as build processes
  • Experience delivering high-volume, distributed, web based and mobile applications (iOS/Android)
  • Project planning/execution skills including grooming, prioritizing, and delivering on committed schedules
  • Strong verbal/written communication and inter-personal skills
  • Ability to manage multiple competing priorities in a fast-paced environment

Preferred Qualifications:
  • 5+ years of experience as a software engineer delivering in OOD and object-oriented languages
  • Proven experience having hands on Development or Architecture experience

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