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CFS · 1 day ago

Director of Software Engineering

Spring Lake, MI

Full-time

Onsite

Director/Executive

$120K/yr - $200K/yr

CFS is a dynamic company known for its creative visual solutions and investment in digital innovation. They are seeking a Director of Software Engineering to influence product direction and architecture while leading a collaborative team and contributing to core application development.

Human ResourcesStaffing Agency

Growth Opportunities

Hiring Manager

Nolan Balkema

Responsibilities

Technology Strategy & Architecture – Own the technical roadmap and architecture for internal and customer-facing systems. Define and refine development processes, release cycles, code quality standards, and documentation practices. Evaluate new technologies—including AI and automation tools—to help modernize and scale our environment

Hands-On Development (40–50%) - Contribute directly to core application development with a strong emphasis on PHP, SQL, and modern front-end practices. Architect and implement new platform features, enhancements, and integrations. Troubleshoot complex issues and ensure system performance, reliability, and security

Cross-Functional Collaboration - Partner closely with company leaders to gather business requirements, clarify product vision, and translate needs into technical solutions. Communicate timelines, progress, and challenges clearly and proactively

Team Leadership & Mentorship - Lead, mentor, and guide the development team to ensure best practices, consistency, and strong engineering fundamentals. Work with the team to enforce standards related to coding, documentation, and deployment

Client Engagement - Meet with select clients to understand how they use the order system and explore opportunities for enhancement. Provide strategic insight and help establish processes that improve usability, efficiency, and satisfaction. Act as a technical consultant and partner to help clients maximize the platform’s value