VP of Software Development

Vaco is partnered with a high growth client on a key hire as VP of Software Development. In this role, you will be directly responsible for leading a team of developers on key initiatives related to research, development, and growth. You will be responsible for a continuous flow of innovation leading to the improvement of existing products, incorporation of newly acquired product sets into the current list of corporate assets, integration of third-party solutions with internal products, and operational excellence of the development team. We are looking for those that can inspire, develop, and grow the team and have some fun along the way. If you are a highly motivated self-starter and team player; with a focus on team and client success, please reach out to a member of the Vaco Arizona team today to learn more. We are looking to move fast with our client wanting to hire someone by the end of October.

Position Responsibilities:

1. Translating business goals & product requirements into actionable development plans.
2. Engage with business and technology teams on security best practices.
3. Ensuring that development projects are delivered on time and within budget.
4. Strategic planning, direction, and control of product development activities; as well as technical input into the overall business strategy.
5. Scanning the competitive landscape for differentiators and gaps.
6. Planning, communicating, and coaching for the professional growth and leadership development opportunities of the development team.
7. Ownership of all financial aspects of the development team, such as forecasting, reconciliation, analysis, and actionable insights.
8. Proactively nurturing and building channels of communication across business units to ensure collaboration and achievement of organizational goals.
9. Providing technical direction and guidance for all product development needs throughout the organization.
10. Continually evaluating the organizational structure, methodologies, and technologies to enhance productivity and implementing appropriate changes.
11. Communicating cybersecurity industry trends and emerging new technologies that can provide the organization with an advantage.
12. Managing strategic partnerships with vendors and suppliers.
13. Conceive, develop, and drive the technology facets of the product roadmaps to position the team for long term success and minimize attrition risks from competitors.
14. Be an effective liaison between the customer base and the internal departments.

Position Requirements:

1. 10+ years of progressive experience in development with 5+ years of leadership.
2. Previous experience in cybersecurity or deep understanding of security is required.
3. Blend of hands on coding (5-10%), code reviews, mentoring and strategic vision. Looking for someone to bring fresh ideas and approach to the company.
4. Strong experience in full-stack development preferred.

• Deep into the nuances of ES6+ JavaScript and TypeScript.
• Using modern React and/or ReactFlow.
• Strong knowledge of Azure ecosystem.
• Version control systems, Git.
• Honing our GraphQL-based services.
• Knowledge of Elastic, Postgres and Prisma (or Prisma Pulse) are very nice to have.

Vaco values a diverse workplace and strongly encourages women, people of color, LGBTQ+ individuals, people with disabilities, members of ethnic minorities, foreign-born residents, and veterans to apply.