Job Description
Vice President of Software Engineering
Location: Denver, CO (On-site)
Pivoten is at the forefront of innovation in the oil and gas industry, developing cutting-edge financial and operations software tailored for independent operators. We're on a mission to deliver a truly unified, multi-tenant business operations platform that integrates critical functions from back-office and finance to field operations, tank automation, and production management . Designed by operators, for operators, our goal is to revolutionize the way oil and gas businesses run, making complex processes intuitive, efficient, and streamlined through a robust and scalable SaaS solution. Join us in shaping the future of energy management.
Pivoten is seeking a visionary and results-driven Vice President of Software Engineering to lead our engineering efforts from our Denver, CO headquarters. This is a pivotal leadership role where you'll drive our IT strategy, product development, and overall technical architecture . You'll be instrumental in scaling our SaaS platform , fostering a high-performing engineering culture, and ensuring our software solutions continue to exceed the evolving demands of the oil and gas industry, all while maintaining the integrity and scalability of a multi-tenant environment. If you're passionate about building exceptional software, leading talented teams, and making a tangible impact on a vital sector, we want to hear from you.
As our VP of Software Engineering, you will:
- Lead and mentor multiple software development teams , fostering a culture of technical excellence, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
- Define and execute Pivoten's long-term IT strategy and technical roadmap , ensuring alignment with business goals and market needs for our multi-tenant SaaS platform.
- Oversee the entire software development lifecycle for our unified platform, from conception and design to deployment and maintenance.
- Drive innovation in product development , working closely with product management and business stakeholders to translate vision into robust, scalable solutions.
- Architect and evolve our enterprise software solutions , ensuring seamless integration across back-office, finance, accounting, field operations, and production management modules, with a focus on multi-tenancy best practices .
- Manage the engineering department's budgets, resources, and operational efficiency , optimizing for performance and growth.
- Stay ahead of industry trends and emerging technologies, implementing best practices to keep Pivoten at the technological forefront.
- Collaborate effectively with cross-functional leaders to identify challenges and deliver solutions that truly streamline oil and gas business processes.
Ideal Team Member
- Strong expertise in Software Development and Architecture , with a proven track record of building and scaling complex enterprise software solutions.
- Demonstrable experience leading the development of multi-tenant SaaS applications , understanding the unique challenges and best practices related to data isolation, security, scaling, and customization in such environments.
- Proficiency in modern web technologies, including significant experience with React (or similar modern front-end frameworks like Angular/Vue) for rich user interfaces, and Express.js (or similar Node.js frameworks) for robust backend services.
- Deep expertise with relational databases, specifically PostgreSQL , including schema design, optimization, and scaling strategies for multi-tenant data.
- Demonstrated experience in IT Strategy and Product Management , guiding technical vision and product delivery.
- Exceptional leadership and team management skills , with experience hiring, developing, and retaining high-performing engineering talent.
- Superior communication and interpersonal skills , with the ability to articulate technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
- A Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering , or a related technical field.
- Proven track record of successful project management and leading engineering teams through the full software development lifecycle.
- Direct experience or a deep understanding of the oil and gas industry , particularly in accounting, finance, or field operations.
- Experience with cloud-native architectures (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP) and modern development practices (e.g., DevOps, CI/CD).
- Familiarity with containerization (Docker, Kubernetes) and microservices architectures.
If you're a seasoned engineering leader ready to build, innovate, and make a significant impact in the oil and gas technology space, particularly with expertise in multi-tenant SaaS applications, we encourage you to apply!
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