Director of Software Engineering Operations

Director of Software Engineering Operations

Location: Remote, TR

Working hours: 11:30am-8:00pm TR Time

Type of Work: Contactor 

US based holidays

1 day paid birthday leave

5 days paid sick leave

Optimum7 is a marketing-focused digital agency driven by a relentless pursuit of growth and innovation in eCommerce and digital marketing. Led by our founder, Duran Inci, with over 20 years of experience in digital marketing and web development, we deliver custom solutions that empower businesses to thrive in the digital age. Our dynamic team spans globally, specializing in crafting cutting-edge strategies and tools for eCommerce and B2B clients.

Hear from our Founder & CEO, Duran Inci: https://video.optimum7.com/v/J6Xrkb

Role Overview

We are seeking a Director of Engineering Operations to lead Optimum7’s development organization and oversee the successful delivery of all software and engineering projects. This senior leader will be responsible for managing our development team, ensuring operational efficiency, driving technical excellence, and delivering projects on time and within scope. The right candidate is a strong communicator, skilled in people leadership, project management, and process optimization, with a passion for scaling high-performing engineering teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, manage, and mentor the development team across multiple disciplines.
  
  
• Oversee the planning, execution, and delivery of all engineering projects, ensuring deadlines, budgets, and quality standards are met.
  
  
• Establish and enforce best practices in software development, deployment, and project management.
  
  
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders (sales, marketing, project management, and leadership) to align engineering output with business goals.
  
  
• Continuously optimize development processes, workflows, and tool usage to increase efficiency.
  
  
• Monitor and improve project delivery metrics, ensuring client satisfaction and operational excellence.
  
  
• Provide technical leadership in evaluating, adopting, and implementing new technologies.
  
  
• Develop and manage resource allocation, hiring, and training plans to support organizational growth.
  
  
• Report on team performance, project timelines, and risks to executive leadership.
  
  

Qualifications

• Fluency in English (written and spoken) at a professional level, with excellent communication and leadership skills.
  
  
• Proven experience (7+ years) in engineering, software development, or technical operations, with at least 3+ years in a management or director-level role.
  
  
• Strong background in leading development teams within digital agencies, SaaS, or eCommerce environments.
  
  
• Expertise in project management methodologies (Agile, Scrum, or similar) and hands-on experience managing complex development cycles.
  
  
• Solid understanding of web development technologies, software architecture, and infrastructure management.
  
  
• Demonstrated ability to scale and optimize engineering teams for performance and efficiency.
  
  
• Strong organizational, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
  
  
• Experience working with cross-functional teams and aligning engineering operations with business strategy.
  
  

It’s a plus if you have:

• Experience in eCommerce development, integrations, and migrations.
  
  
• Familiarity with Shopify Plus, BigCommerce, Magento, or custom SaaS platforms.
• Knowledge of DevOps practices, cloud infrastructure, and CI/CD pipelines.
  
  
• Prior success in client-facing roles or managing external stakeholder expectations.
  
  

What’s Your Next Step?

If you are a strategic and hands-on leader ready to shape and scale Optimum7’s engineering operations, we encourage you to apply. This role offers the opportunity to direct a global development team, deliver impactful digital projects, and contribute to the continued growth and innovation of Optimum7.

Still Unsure?

If you'd like to learn more about Optimum7 before making your decision, we invite you to check out the links below:

• Visit our website:
  www.optimum7.com
  
  
• Follow us on LinkedIn:
  https://www.linkedin.com/company/optimum-7