Job Description
Description
Director of Engineering
We’re looking for a hands-on, forward-thinking Director of Engineering to help drive our software engineering strategy, lead technical execution, and leverage AI and automation to deliver scalable, secure, next-generation solutions. This role is deeply focused on engineering leadership and technical impact.
What You’ll Do
- Execute and evolve a forward-thinking engineering strategy aligned with company goals
- Drive adoption of modern technologies: AI-driven DevOps, Generative AI/LLMs, DevSecOps, cloud-native/serverless architectures, microservices, CI/CD, and low-code/no-code platforms
- Architect and guide the development of scalable, secure, and sustainable systems
- Implement frameworks and best practices that accelerate delivery and improve quality
- Manage and reduce technical debt while maintaining long-term system health
- Establish and monitor key metrics for velocity, reliability, and quality
- Lead secure, compliant, and innovative engineering practices
- Lead and develop engineering teams, fostering accountability, growth, and high performance
What You Bring
- 10+ years of experience in software engineering
- 7+ years of people leadership experience, including leading multiple teams or managing managers
- Strong technical background with hands-on experience in cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP), microservices, CI/CD, and containerization tools
- Proven success driving Agile and DevOps transformations
- Experience implementing AI/ML and automation initiatives
- Ability to translate technical strategy into execution and measurable outcomes
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field (advanced degree preferred)
Why ACA and Why Spartanburg?
At ACA, you won’t just influence the future of technology — you’ll help build it.
You’ll work alongside ambitious engineers, forward-thinking leaders, and innovators who believe that great ideas are only as powerful as their execution.
We move fast, challenge convention, and push technology to its limits — all while keeping security, quality, and sustainability at the core.
Spartanburg, SC offers a vibrant, affordable lifestyle with lakes, trails, and a growing culinary and arts scene. You're an hour from Greenville, Charlotte, and Asheville, and the Blue Ridge Mountains, and within three hours of Charleston, Atlanta, and the beaches.
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
EEO Statement
ACA provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. ACA complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities.
ACA provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. ACA complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities.
California Privacy Notice
As an employer of California residents, we are dedicated to protecting your privacy rights. Any personal information you provide during the application process will be used solely for permitted internal purposes and will be handled in accordance with applicable privacy laws. By applying to this position, you consent to the collection, use, and disclosure of your personal information as described in our Employee Privacy Notice.
Numbers & Facts
| Location | Spartanburg, SC |
| Job Type | Full-time |
| Industry | Financial Services |
| Company Size | 500 to 999 employees |
| Website | http://www.americancreditacceptance.com/ |
About Company
Welcome to American Credit Acceptance! We are headquartered in Spartanburg, SC and offer regional positions nationwide. As a growing Auto Finance company, we provide financial solutions to dealer partners coast-to-coast. We are always looking to acquire talented individuals as we expand our presence in the Auto Finance Industry.
American Credit Acceptance believes that associates drive our business and are our most valuable resource. Our goal is to make American Credit Acceptance the most desirable workplace in the emerging credit Auto Finance Industry.
Skills
- Agile Programming Methodologiesunmatched
- Amazon Web Services (AWS)unmatched
- Artificial Intelligence (AI)unmatched
- Automationunmatched
- Best Practicesunmatched
- Business Strategyunmatched
- Cloud Computingunmatched
- Computer Scienceunmatched
- Continuous Deployment/Deliveryunmatched
- Continuous Integrationunmatched
- DevOpsunmatched
- GCP (Good Clinical Practices)unmatched
- Leadershipunmatched
- Metricsunmatched
- Microservicesunmatched
- Microsoft Windows Azureunmatched
- Quality Managementunmatched
- Scalable System Developmentunmatched
- Software Engineeringunmatched
- Sustainabilityunmatched
- Systems Maintenanceunmatched
- Team Lead/Managerunmatched
- Technical Leadershipunmatched
- Technical Strategyunmatched
- User Documentationunmatched
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