Vice President of Software Engineering with Security Clearance

ISI Enterprises is seeking an accomplished VP of Software Engineering to lead and scale our software organization as we transform a legacy B2B SaaS product that has successfully onboarded Fortune 100 companies—with minimal marketing investment. The VP of Software Engineering will set the long-term technical vision, drive execution across multiple engineering teams, and partner closely with executive leadership and product management to deliver high-impact results. The ideal candidate will bring a proven record of scaling software platforms, modernizing architectures, and aligning technology decisions with business outcomes. Experience with Kotlin and React is strongly preferred. This position is remote-first, but ideal applicants will be located near Washington, D.and available to come into the office one day per week to engage with senior stakeholders. Key Responsibilities Provide strategic leadership for all software engineering activities, including architecture, development, DevOps, and QA. Drive modernization and redevelopment of the core SaaS platform to enhance performance, scalability, and reliability. Oversee sprint planning, delivery, and quality through modern agile frameworks (e.g., Jira, Trello, and CI/CD pipelines). Ensure the delivery of secure, maintainable, and scalable code that aligns with best-in-class software engineering practices. Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or a related technical field (Master’s preferred). S. Citizen. 8+ years of progressive experience leading software development teams, including 3+ years at the Director or VP level. 7+ years of technical experience with JVM-based languages (Kotlin, Groovy, Java). 7+ years of technical experience with JavaScript and frameworks (React, Vue, or similar). Deep experience with AWS services (RDS, EC2, S3, Lambda) and SQL-based relational databases. Demonstrated success in scaling teams, modernizing SaaS architectures, and driving agile transformations. Strong understanding of Git workflows, Linux environments, and modern DevOps practices. What We Offer Competitive compensation package, with a target salary, commensurate with experience. Opportunity for hybrid or remote work flexibility. Comprehensive benefits package and performance-based incentives.