IFS
Aerospace & Defense
DirectorNextGenerationArchitecture
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“Director Next Generation Architecture at IFS. Skills: AI fluency, Engineering leadership, People leadership, System design. Lead and grow engineers. Hire engineers”
What You'll Achieve.
Deliver high-quality software; Achieve sustainable pace; Balance technical quality with business value
Industry & Context.
Unblock complex technical problems; Resolve blockers
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Principal Engineer or Architect level experience, System design experience, Cross-team architectural thinking, Technology strategy experience, Manage and develop engineering teams, Hiring experience, Performance management experience, Career development experience, Modern software development background, Cloud-native architectures experience, Microservices experience, API-first design experience, CI/CD experience, Containerization experience, Infrastructure as code experience, Proficiency in modern programming languages, Read, review, reason about production code, Demonstrated AI fluency, Hands-on AI-assisted development tools experience, Understand AI/ML integration patterns, Track record of driving AI adoption, Experience leading full delivery lifecycle teams, Excellent communication skills, Articulate technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders, Translate business needs into engineering direction, Coaching mindset
Nice to Have
Enterprise software experience, SaaS product development experience, Experience building AI-powered product capabilities, MLOps pipelines experience, AI safety and governance practices experience, AI evaluation frameworks experience, Experience in multiple engineering disciplines, Event-driven architectures experience, Message brokers experience, Streaming platforms experience, Modernising legacy systems experience, Migrating to cloud-native architectures experience, Engaging directly with enterprise customers, Familiarity with security practices, Experience with organizational design
What You'll Do.
Lead and grow engineers
Own delivery outcomes
Ensure teams deliver high-quality software
Balance technical quality with business value
Drive technical quality
Participate in architectural reviews
Guide technology choices
Ensure teams follow modern engineering practices
Drive adoption of AI-assisted development
Ensure engineers build AI-powered product features
Foster culture where AI is a practical tool
Resolve cross-team dependencies
Shield teams from organizational noise
Ensure engineers can focus on what matters
Shape engineering culture
Foster continuous learning
Foster healthy debate
Partner cross-functionally
Work with Product Management
Work with Architecture
Work with senior leadership
Align technical execution with product strategy
Help engineers grow deep expertise
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Cross-functional teams; Partner cross-functionally; Work closely with Product Management; Work closely with Design; Work closely with Architecture; Work closely with senior leadership
Communication Scope
Articulate technical concepts; Translate business needs
Process & Methodology
Delivery lifecycle
Full Job Description
IFS is a billion-dollar revenue company with 7000+ employees on all continents. Our leading AI technology is the backbone of our award-winning enterprise software solutions, enabling our customers to be their best when it really matters–at the Moment of Service™. Our commitment to internal AI adoption has allowed us to stay at the forefront of technological advancements, ensuring our colleagues can unlock their creativity and productivity, and our solutions are always cutting-edge. At IFS, we’re flexible, we’re innovative, and we’re focused not only on how we can engage with our customers but on how we can make a real change and have a worldwide impact. We help solve some of society’s greatest challenges, fostering a better future through our agility, collaboration, and trust. We celebrate diversity and understand our responsibility to reflect the diverse world we work in. We are committed to promoting an inclusive workforce that fully represents the many different cultures, backgrounds, and viewpoints of our customers, our partners, and our communities. As a truly international company serving people from around the globe, we realize that our success is tantamount to the respect we have for those different points of view. By joining our team, you will have the opportunity to be part of a global, diverse environment; you will be joining a winning team with a commitment to sustainability; and a company where we get things done so that you can make a positive impact on the world. We’re looking for innovative and original thinkers to work in an environment where you can #MakeYourMoment so that we can help others make theirs. With the power of our AI-driven solutions, we empower our team to change the status quo and make a real difference. If you want to change the status quo, we’ll help you make your moment. Join Team Purple. Join IFS. We're looking for an Engineering Leader who is equal parts technical leader and people leader — and who sees AI as a fundamental part o
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