Director of Software Development – Java A custom development company, MentorMate is a design and software powerhouse with mature and established practices in Enterprise Web & Mobile Development, Technical Architecture, Human-Centered Design, Cloud & DevOps, Advanced-Data Мanagement & Analytics. We are looking to hire a motivated individual with strong leadership potential, expert technical skills, and a desire to step into a key role in one of the biggest software engineering organizations in Europe. This is a unique career opportunity to become a Senior Leader and help grow our Java team while building upon 20 years of delivery excellence and collaborating with the most capable Technical Leadership Team in Bulgaria. This role is a blend of people management, technology, and business and reports to the Vice President of Operations. This position is a seat on the Senior Leadership Team of MentorMate. As a top engineering employer, run by engineers, MentorMate provides challenging careers in a friendly, team-oriented environment. We value our employees and share our success through competitive pay, recognition, advancement opportunities, and a great working environment. Responsibilities Organizational Manage KPIs for the Java department Manage strategic processes and initiatives within the department and the company aligned with MentorMate’s values and business goals Collaborate with the Senior Leadership Team Collaborate with the Delivery and Operations organization for ensuring company standards implementation Ensure alignment between the team and the business Responsible for financial investment requests and ROI Accountable for department health People Develop the team, understand their drivers, facilitate their career objectives Accountable for budget and performance management Observe, sustain and improve morale Motivate the team & set standards in terms of performance, attitude, results Actively maintain healthy culture Coach the Java management team Hiring Аnalyze the business demand and communicatе it with the recruitment team Lead the department hiring strategy Requirements Previous experience in a leadership or management role Ability to manage multiple streams of activity Ability to work well under pressure Strong analytical, communication, and collaboration skills Delivery focused, self-motivated with a can-do attitude Excellent spoken and written English Knowledge or background in JAVA are NOT a requirement Posting Summary Job role Engineering & TechnologyWeb Experience Level Manager / Principal Employment Type Full - time Location SofiaPlovdivBulgaria RemoteVarnaVeliko TarnovoRuse Apply now Posting Summary Job role Engineering & TechnologyWeb Experience Level Manager / Principal Employment Type Full - time Location SofiaRemotePlovdivBulgaria RemoteBulgariaVarnaVeliko TarnovoRuse Apply now We offer Flexible Benefits Professional Growth Clear career path, meaningful projects, tech innovations. Regular Salary Raises Following the curve of your career path and performance. Work Where You Want Choose to work remotely, in-office, or a combination of the two. Upskilling Various trainings, knowledge sharing events, personal learning budget. Incentive Programs Rewards for referring employees, sharing knowledge, and more. Additional Insurance Attractive health and dental insurance packages. Extra Days Off The longer you work with us, the more paid leave you get. Transport & Leisure Partial coverage of transport costs, sports passes, takeaway food. Save for the Future Set a retirement plan or start an investment program. Teambuilding Enjoy team gatherings and communities of interest. Giving to Others Take part in various charity and volunteer activities. Mental Wellness Support with a counseling package if needed. Let’s Work Together Related job positions More opportunities in the Engineering & Technology team Software Engineering Manager – Java Bulgaria Bulgaria Remote Full - time Azure Data Consultant Bulgaria Bulgaria Remote Full - time Senior Automation QA with Java/ C#/ TypeScript/ Python – Contractor Global Remote Contractor