Director, Web Engineering
insightsoftware · United States
- Hybrid
- Full-time
- $207,500 / year
- United States
Job highlights
- Lead web platform engineering and architecture.
- Develop embedded web solutions and analytics platforms.
- Drive engineering quality, processes, and team growth.
- Requires 8+ years software engineering experience.
- Hands-on expertise in modern web technologies essential.
About the role
About Us
insightsoftware is a global provider of reporting, analytics, and performance management solutions that unlock the potential of business data and transform the way finance and data teams operate. We empower leaders from over 32,000 organizations to make timely and intelligent decisions. Our comprehensive solutions span Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A), Controllership, and Data and Analytics. We deliver finance teams the insights required to navigate any economic climate and drive greater financial intelligence, while increasing productivity, visibility, accuracy, and compliance. Learn more at insightsoftware.com.
Job Description
We are seeking an experienced and technically deep Director of Web Engineering to lead our web platform engineering organization. This is a high-impact leadership role for someone who thrives at the intersection of hands-on technical architecture and scalable team leadership. You will own the end-to-end web engineering function — from setting architectural standards and driving quality processes to shipping production-grade systems — with a particular emphasis on analytics platforms and embedded web solutions.
You will partner closely with product, design, data, and infrastructure teams to define the technical direction of our web engineering practice, champion engineering excellence, and build a culture of quality, velocity, and accountability.
About Insightsoftware
insightsoftware is a global provider of comprehensive financial reporting and enterprise performance management solutions. We empower organizations to unlock financial and operational intelligence by connecting, automating, and simplifying their most critical business processes. Our portfolio of solutions helps finance and accounting teams across 30,000+ organizations streamline financial close and consolidation, plan and budget more effectively, and deliver actionable insights through enhanced reporting and analytics.
With a presence in over 100 countries, we serve businesses of all sizes—from mid-market companies to Fortune 500 enterprises—across diverse industries. Our solutions integrate seamlessly with leading ERP and data platforms, enabling our customers to make faster, more informed decisions. We're committed to innovation and customer success, continuously evolving our technology to meet the changing needs of modern finance teams in an increasingly complex business environment.
What You'll Do
Technical Architecture & Hands-On Engineering
- Define and own the overall web platform architecture, making key decisions around frontend frameworks, design patterns, performance strategy, and scalability
- Actively participate in hands-on design and code reviews, prototyping critical systems and setting the standard for implementation quality
- Drive the evolution of the core platform including rendering patterns (SSR/SSG/CSR), design implementation and micro-frontend architecture
- Establish and enforce standards for accessibility (WCAG), performance budgets, and cross-browser compatibility
- Own technical debt decisions — identifying, prioritizing, and resolving systemic engineering issues
Embedded & Integrated Platforms
- Architect and lead development of embedded web experiences including in-app webviews, iFrame-based integrations, embedded SDKs, and white-label platforms
- Ensure embedded platform solutions meet strict performance, security, and sandboxing requirements across a variety of host environments
- Define communication protocols between embedded web layers and native or third-party host applications
- Drive standardization of web components and design system integration for use across embedded contexts
Engineering Quality & Process
- Define and own the engineering quality framework — including testing strategy (unit, integration, e2e, visual regression), CI/CD pipelines, and release processes
- Establish SLOs/SLAs for web platform reliability, performance, and availability; lead incident response and blameless post-mortems
- Champion a culture of documentation, observability, and operational readiness
- Implement and iterate on engineering practices including code review standards, sprint rituals, and technical planning processes
People Leadership & Strategy
- Lead, mentor, and grow a team of senior engineers, tech leads, and engineering managers across web engineering disciplines
- Own hiring for the web engineering organization, setting the bar for technical assessment and cultural fit
- Partner with engineering leadership on roadmap planning, headcount strategy, and cross-functional OKRs
- Represent web engineering in executive forums, communicating technical strategy and trade-offs to non-technical stakeholders
What We’re Looking For
Required Experience
- 8+ years of software engineering experience with at least 3 years in a senior engineering leadership role (Director, Principal Engineer, or equivalent)
- Deep, hands-on expertise in modern web technologies: TypeScript, React (or Vue/Angular), Node.js, GraphQL/REST, and browser platform APIs
- Proven track record designing and scaling production web architectures serving high-traffic, global audiences
- Demonstrated experience building and shipping embedded web products (webviews, SDKs, iframe integrations, widget platforms)
- Deep understanding of web performance optimization — Core Web Vitals, rendering strategies, bundle optimization, caching, and observability
- Extensive experience with modern CI/CD practices, automated testing frameworks, and DevOps tooling
Preferred Qualifications
- Background in design systems, component libraries, and cross-platform web UI consistency
- Experience in B2B SaaS delivery
- Familiarity with WebAssembly
Leadership Attributes
- A builder's mindset — you stay technically sharp and lead from experience, not abstraction
- Exceptional communication skills with the ability to translate complex engineering topics for business audiences
- Strong opinions, loosely held — you drive conviction while remaining genuinely open to new information
- High standards for quality, paired with pragmatism about trade-offs in a fast-moving environment
- A talent magnet who builds inclusive, high-performing teams and develops the next generation of engineering leaders
Key skills/competency
- Director of Web Engineering
- Technical Architecture
- Web Platform
- Team Leadership
- Embedded Web Solutions
- Analytics Platforms
- TypeScript
- React
- Node.js
- CI/CD
- Web Performance Optimization
- B2B SaaS
Skills & topics
- Director of Web Engineering
- Web Platform Architecture
- Embedded Web Solutions
- Team Leadership
- TypeScript
- React
- Node.js
- Web Performance Optimization
- CI/CD
- B2B SaaS
How to get hired
- Tailor your resume: Highlight leadership, web architecture, and embedded systems experience. Quantify achievements.
- Showcase technical depth: Emphasize expertise in TypeScript, React, Node.js, and web performance.
- Demonstrate leadership: Provide examples of mentoring teams and driving engineering excellence.
- Prepare for interviews: Be ready to discuss architectural decisions and team-building strategies.
- Understand insightsoftware: Research their solutions, values, and impact on finance teams.
Technical preparation
Behavioral questions
Frequently asked questions
- What are the key responsibilities for the Director of Web Engineering at insightsoftware?
- The Director of Web Engineering at insightsoftware will own the end-to-end web engineering function, including defining technical architecture, leading the development of embedded web solutions and analytics platforms, driving engineering quality and processes, and managing/growing a team of senior engineers. This role requires both hands-on technical contribution and strategic leadership.
- What technical skills are most critical for this Director of Web Engineering role at insightsoftware?
- Critical technical skills include deep, hands-on expertise in modern web technologies such as TypeScript, React (or Vue/Angular), Node.js, GraphQL/REST, and browser platform APIs. A strong understanding of web performance optimization, rendering strategies, CI/CD practices, and automated testing is also essential.
- Does insightsoftware offer opportunities for professional growth for a Director of Web Engineering?
- Yes, insightsoftware emphasizes developing engineering leaders. As a Director, you will be responsible for growing your team, mentoring senior engineers, and contributing to strategic roadmap planning, offering significant opportunities for leadership and professional development within the company.
- What is the expected experience level for the Director of Web Engineering position at insightsoftware?
- The role requires a minimum of 8 years of software engineering experience, with at least 3 of those years in a senior engineering leadership role such as Director or Principal Engineer. Proven experience in designing and scaling production web architectures and building embedded web products is also a requirement.
- How does insightsoftware approach work-life balance and company culture for engineering leadership?
- insightsoftware fosters a high-energy, high-performance global team environment. While the description emphasizes driving results and high standards, the role also involves building inclusive, high-performing teams and developing future leaders. They are committed to equal employment opportunity and a confidential application process.
- What is the salary range for the Director of Web Engineering role at insightsoftware in the US?
- The salary range for this position in the United States is $184,000.00 to $231,000.00 USD annually. The specific offer will depend on the candidate's skills, experience, and qualifications. Bonus eligibility may apply.
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