Necessary skills for Director of Software Engineering: skills and requirements
General requirements of a Director of Software Engineering
• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science or a related field
• Minimum of 10 years of experience in software engineering, with at least 5 years in a leadership role
• Strong technical background and expertise in software development methodologies, programming languages, and frameworks
• Proven track record of successfully delivering complex software projects on time and within budget
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams and stakeholders
Skills and Behaviours for a Director of Software Engineering
CRM
CRM
Database
SQL
Networks administration
Firewalls
Next-Generation Firewalls, NGFW, NGFWs
WANs
Operating systems
Linux
Windows
Programming languages
C++
Python
Project management
Project Coordination
Software architecture
Software architecture
Analytical thinking
Gathering information and data
Identifying cause and effect relationships
Think analytically
Collaboration & Teamwork
Placing team needs above individual needs
Working with others towards common goals
Customer Orientation
Demonstrating positive attitude towards resolution
Solving customer issues within timelines
Understanding customer needs
Planning and organizing
Clarifying expectations of self and others
Goal setting, planning and priorization
Managing Stakeholders
Problem solving
Identifying and anticipating problems
Implementing solutions
Making fact based decisions to solve problems