VP Software Engineering

Overview

Lead a 5‑engineer team to build secure, scalable software/hardware for community security.

Key Responsibilities

• ci/cd
• test automation
• observability
• security baselines
• vendor management
• roadmap delivery

Tasks

-Own the operating model: Define processes, coding standards, and quality practices (code review, CI/CD, test automation). -Harden the platform: Establish SLAs/SLOs, security baselines, and incident response; champion observability and performance. -Manage resources & vendors: Budget responsibly; select and manage third-party tools and partners to accelerate delivery. -Partner across the business: Work with the CTO, Product, Operations, and Customer Success to align engineering output with customer and business outcomes. -Lead & develop the team: Hire, mentor, and organize for velocity; foster a culture of ownership, clarity, and continuous improvement. -Represent Envera externally: Support recruiting, speak at industry events, and strengthen the engineering brand. -Deliver product & platform roadmaps: Own execution across software, hardware, and connectivity-prioritizing reliability, security, and scale.

Requirements

• cognito
• mfa
• edge
• iot
• javascript
• leadership

What You Bring

The VP of Software Engineering, leads a growing team of 5 software engineers (and select partners) to deliver reliable, secure, and scalable products. This position reports to the CTO with a high level of collaboration with the Executive Leadership Team. You'll set the technical vision, raise the engineering bar, and ensure on-time delivery across cloud services, edge devices, and integrations that power Envera's community security offerings. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in software development, hardware and connectivity experience, and a proven track record of leadership in a fast-paced environment. -Success as a VP/Head of Engineering or similar senior leadership role in a fast-paced environment. -Strong understanding of secure token flows, Cognito authentication, and multi-factor authentication (MFA) enforcement within mobile applications. -Track record building secure, reliable, and scalable systems; comfort with cloud, APIs/integrations, and networked devices. -Background with edge/embedded systems, telemetry/observability, and security best practices (authN/Z, encryption, vulnerability management). -Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to make data-driven decisions -Bachelor's in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field; advanced degree a plus. -Exposure to field service environments and reliability engineering. -Strong proficiency in JavaScript/TypeScript, Flutter, React, React Native. -8+ years leading technology teams (people leadership and org design). -Experience with iOS and Android build processes, application publication, and OTA mobile updates. -Depth in software development and systems architecture; familiarity with hardware/connectivity/IoT is strongly preferred. -Experience in physical security, access control, video, or managed services. -Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management; data-driven decision-making.

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About Envera Systems

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