· Define and execute the R&D roadmap to support the long-term maintenance of the legacy platform and the aggressive growth of the modern cloud-native solution.
· Align product architecture and engineering priorities with business goals, client needs, and platform lifecycle considerations.
· Promote software engineering best practices across cloud-native development, microservices architecture, secure integrations, and Continuous Integration/Continuous Delivery operations.
Legacy & Modern Platform Oversight· Oversee ongoing maintenance and enhancement of the Oracle Forms-based system, managing complex, third-party interfaces and regulatory requirements.
· Lead development of the modern OMS using Spring Boot, Angular, and PostgreSQL with scalable deployments via Docker and Kubernetes.
· Guide the implementation of enterprise integration frameworks (RabbitMQ, Apache Camunda) and analytics/reporting solutions (JasperReports, Bold BI).
Team Development & Culture· Lead, mentor, and inspire a high-performing R&D organization of software engineers, architects, QA professionals, and product managers.
· Foster a culture of ownership, continuous learning, and cross-functional collaboration.
Program & Delivery Management· Implement Agile delivery best practices to drive efficient development cycles and predictable outcomes.
· Ensure delivery of R&D initiatives on time, within scope, and aligned with financial objectives.
Cross-Functional & Client Collaboration· Partner closely with Support, Operations, Sales, and Customer Success teams to ensure development efforts align with customer feedback and strategic priorities.
· Maintain transparent communication across departments and with key external stakeholders.
Innovation & Continuous Improvement· Champion the adoption of modern tools, frameworks, and methodologies.
· Explore and implement emerging technologies, including AI/ML, for potential application in areas like predictive analytics, automation, reporting, and decision support.
Budgeting & Resource Optimization· Manage the R&D budget with a strong focus on ROI.
· Balance resource allocation across legacy support and innovation-driven development.
Key Qualifications· 10+ years of progressive leadership experience in enterprise software R&D, including legacy system management and modern application development.
· Technical expertise in Oracle Forms, Java Spring Boot, Angular, PostgreSQL, RabbitMQ, Docker, Kubernetes, Apache Camunda, JasperReports, and business intelligence tools.
· Experience deploying and maintaining applications across cloud and hybrid infrastructures (Azure, AWS, on-prem).
· Proven ability to lead distributed and cross-functional teams in a fast-paced environment.
· Strong communication and strategic planning skills with executive presence and stakeholder engagement experience.
Preferred Qualifications· Background in justice, public safety, or government-sector software.
· Familiarity with regulated or compliance-heavy environments.
· Experience managing R&D P&L or departmental budgets.
· Scrum Master, PMP, or related certifications.
