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Director, Engineering (Platform)

Juniper Square · Engineering
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RemoteFull-timePosted 4w ago

About the role

Director-level role responsible for vision and execution of foundational systems powering the engineering organization, with focus on monolith modularization, AI-native SDLC, AI-enabled feature tooling, and AppSec.

Responsibilities

  • Direct the Monolith Evolution: Own the multi-year technical strategy to safely decouple our legacy Python/Jinja monolith into a modern, modular FastAPI architecture using Domain-Driven Design and zero-downtime database migration tactics.
  • Drive the AI-Native SDLC: Champion the rollout and adoption of AI-assisted coding tools and AI-augmented workflows across the entire engineering organization, systematically measuring and improving developer productivity.
  • Enable AI Feature Development: Treat the internal platform as a product. Guide the development of intuitive SDKs, data pipelines, and internal tools that reduce cognitive load and allow product engineers to easily integrate LLMs and build AI-powered features.
  • Lead Application Security (AppSec): Champion a "shift-left" security culture. Embed secure coding practices, automated vulnerability scanning, and threat modeling directly into developer workflows, ensuring our core platform is resilient against modern threats.
  • Oversee Core Shared Services: Drive the scale, security, and reliability of enterprise-critical systems, including Identity (AuthN/AuthZ, OAuth2, RBAC), Audit Logs, and high-throughput API & MCP Gateways.
  • Navigate Org-Wide Boundaries: Negotiate complex refactoring timelines with Product leaders and collaborate seamlessly with other Engineering teams and DevOps to align our platform capabilities with infrastructure.
  • Build a World-Class Organization: Recruit, mentor, and grow a high-performing organization of engineering managers and staff/principal engineers, fostering a culture of architectural pragmatism and deep developer empathy.

Qualifications

  • 15+ years of software engineering experience, with at least 5+ years in engineering leadership, including explicitly managing managers and leading multiple teams.
  • High AI Fluency: Proven experience architecting systems that support AI features (LLMs, RAG, tool calling) and a track record of driving AI-assisted development tools (AI SDLC) across engineering teams.
  • An executive track record of successfully guiding massive monolith-to-modular migrations and decoupling shared database schemas in high-traffic, business-critical environments.
  • Deep strategic understanding of Application Security principles, Identity/Access Management (OAuth 2.0, OIDC), and modern API traffic management.
  • Strong technical fluency in Python and FastAPI ecosystems, with the ability to guide Staff-level engineers through complex architectural decisions involving both modern APIs and legacy applications.
  • Exceptional executive communication skills, with the ability to translate complex technical, security, and AI trade-offs into business value.

Benefits

  • Health, dental, and vision care for you and your family
  • Life insurance
  • Mental wellness coverage
  • Fertility and growing family support
  • Flex Time Off in addition to company-paid holidays
  • Paid family leave, medical leave, and bereavement leave policies
  • Retirement saving plans
  • Allowance to customize your work and technology setup at home
  • Annual professional development stipend
Last updated Sep 24, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.
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Over 2,100 GPs across private equity, venture capital, and commercial real estate trust Juniper Square’s connected fund software and services to raise capital more efficiently, reduce operational risk, and deliver a world-class LP experience.

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