Managing Dir, Software Eng & Architecture

Summary

The Managing Director of Software Engineering and Architecture provides strategic leadership for Allegiant’s enterprise application engineering, architecture, and modernization efforts. This role oversees all software development, technical architecture, engineering governance, and the integration of AI capabilities across Allegiant’s technology stack to ensure the airline’s digital platforms and business systems are scalable, secure, reliable, and aligned with company strategy.

Reporting to the VP, Head of Information Technology, the MD is accountable for delivering high-quality technology solutions that enable Commercial, Airline Operations, and Corporate business outcomes. This leader defines and governs enterprise architecture standards, drives modernization initiatives, and leads the responsible adoption and integration of AI technologies to enhance automation, intelligent decision support, and engineering productivity across the organization.

The MD combines deep technical expertise with strong business acumen to lead transformation efforts that improve system performance, accelerate delivery, strengthen integration across platforms, and achieve cost discipline. As a member of the IT senior leadership team, this individual partners with Product, Infrastructure and Operations, Security, Data, and business leaders to ensure technology investments are architecturally sound, operationally resilient, secure, and aligned with Allegiant’s long-term strategy.

Visa Sponsorship Available

No

Minimum Requirements

Combination of Education and Experience will be considered. Must be authorized to work in the US as defined by the Immigration Act of 1986. Must pass a Criminal Background Check.

Education:  Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Technology, or a related field preferred. 

Years of Experience:  

•Minimum twelve (12) years of progressive experience in software engineering, with significant experience in enterprise application development and architecture.

•Minimum five (5) years of leadership experience managing large, multi-disciplinary engineering teams or enterprise-level technology programs.

•Strong business and financial acumen with the ability to relate engineering investments to measurable business outcomes.

•Deep knowledge of software engineering methodologies, architecture frameworks, and modern development practices.

•Proven experience modernizing legacy systems and leading cloud-based application development initiatives.

•Demonstrated ability to establish engineering standards and improve software quality, scalability, and performance.

•Strong collaboration skills and ability to build trusted partnerships across Product, Infrastructure, Security, and business teams.

•Excellent communication skills with the ability to articulate technical strategy to executive stakeholders.

•Forward-looking mindset with the ability to evaluate and adopt emerging technologies where appropriate.

•Demonstrated experience leading architecture governance and modernization initiatives.

•Experience managing engineering budgets, vendor contracts, and external development partners.

•Some travel may be required to support operational sites and strategic initiatives.

Job Duties

•Provide executive oversight for enterprise application development, software engineering teams, architecture functions, and AI integration initiatives across all business domains.

•Define and execute a comprehensive Software Engineering, Architecture, and AI enablement strategy aligned with Allegiant’s business goals and modernization roadmap.

•Establish and enforce enterprise architecture standards, design principles, and governance processes.

•Ensure software solutions are scalable, secure, maintainable, and aligned with integration and data strategies.

•Lead engineering execution across the full SDLC, ensuring disciplined planning, development, testing, and deployment practices.

•Lead the enterprise adoption of AI within the technology stack, including integration of AI services into customer-facing and operational systems where appropriate.

•Champion modern engineering practices, including CI/CD, automated testing, DevOps collaboration, and cloud-native design.

•Drive improvement in engineering metrics, including quality, reliability, deployment frequency, and performance.

•Partner with Infrastructure and Operations to ensure seamless transition from development to production and strong production support models.

•Collaborate with the CISO to ensure secure-by-design principles and risk mitigation practices are embedded within engineering processes.

•Manage strategic relationships with key technology vendors, system integrators, and development partners.

•Drive cost efficiency and financial stewardship within engineering, ensuring resource allocation aligns with measurable business outcomes.

•Build and lead a high-performing engineering and architecture leadership team.

•Ensure any direct reports understand and apply our Customer Commitment and customer service standards to their daily responsibilities as appropriate. 

•Model Allegiant’s customer service standards in personal actions and when providing leadership direction.

•Other duties as assigned.

Physical Requirements

The Physical Demands and Work Environment described here are a representative of those that must be met by a Team Member to successfully perform the essential functions of the role. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the role.

Office/IT - While performing the duties of this job, the Team Member is regularly required to stand, sit, talk, hear, see, reach, stoop, kneel, and use hands and fingers to operate a computer, key board, printer, and phone. May be required to lift, push, pull, or carry up to 50 lbs. May be required to work various shifts/days in a 24 hour situation. Regular attendance is a requirement of the role. Exposure to moderate noise (i.e. business office with computers, phones, printers, and foot traffic), temperature and light fluctuations. Ability to work in a confined area as well as the ability to sit at a computer terminal for an extended period of time. Some travel may be a requirement of the role.

Essential Services Provider

Allegiant as a national air carrier is deemed an essential service provider during declared national and state emergencies. Team Members will be required to report to their assigned trip or work location during national and state emergencies unless prohibited by local, state or federal order.

EEO Statement

We welcome all individuals from varied backgrounds and experiences to apply. Our company values the unique perspectives and talents that each person brings to our team.

Equal Opportunity Employer: Disability/Veteran

For more information, see https://allegiantair.jobs