Consultant - Director of Software Development (Fractional/Contract Role)

Arootah is a rapidly growing advisory and coaching firm specializing in Alternative Investment & Family Office Advisory, Executive & Leadership Coaching, and Talent Acquisition & Development. Founded by Rich Bello, co-founder and COO of Blue Ridge Capital, Arootah leverages deep industry expertise to drive peak performance for executives, teams, and firms across the alternative investments landscape. Join Arootah’s Network of Business Advisors serving Arootah’s clients on a project basis in the alternative investment industry, including hedge funds, private equity firms, and family offices. Our mission is to deliver top-tier business advisory services tailored to the multifaceted needs of the alternative investments landscape. As part of the network, you will take on project-based assignments that let you apply your expertise directly to our client initiatives. These consulting roles provide the opportunity to work on varied and impactful projects across the alternative investments industry. Our Services Include Advising alternative investment managers with front-to-back office services, including but not limited to operations, business development strategy, due diligence, human resources, and compliance Providing fractional expert advisors in key operational areas for emerging and established investment firms Offering executive, life, health, and career coaching for individuals Delivering talent acquisition and leadership development solutions Developing SaaS applications for enterprise and consumer use Visit us at for more information. Who We Need Arootah is searching for an experienced Director of Software Development to consult with our client base. As a consultant, you will work with our Alternative Asset Firm and Family Office clients to provide expert advice and support. Job Status • Contractor • Hours are based on the needs of the assigned client (0-40 hours per week). What You'll Do • As a consultant, you will work with our Alternative Asset Firm and Family Office clients to provide expert advice on Software Development needs. • This will involve consulting to some of the leading Alternative Asset Firm and Family Offices in the world and sharing your experience as a Director of Software Development in helping clients with: • Best practice reviews • Developing realistic and effective action plans • Breaking apart goals into actionable steps • Vendor selection and oversight • Creating and implementing policies, procedures, and control measures • Evaluating each client's advancement toward goal achievement through key performance indicators (KPIs) and scoring matrices • Special projects or other areas of need • Direct software programming and development initiatives to lower operational barriers, enhance the investment management process and improve efficiency and productivity across all areas of the firm • Lead the development, deployment, and integration of software solutions for the firm including planning and managing release cycles and formulating and managing budgets • Hire, guide and manage the software development team and external vendors to develop, implement and launch world class software and in-person products and services • Evaluate software solutions and system performance with a focus on budget/cost controls, risk mitigation and regulatory and legal compliance • Determine system specifications and analyze test and staging data requirements • Resolve software deployment and integration errors, and document processes • Create and maintain suitable DevOps channels to support the needs of the organization • Maintain build environments to speed up software development • Develop, implement, and direct software system validation and testing methodologies Qualifications • A Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, Information Systems, or a related field • 10+ years of proven experience as a Director of Software Development at a Hedge Fund, Investment Management firm or Family Office • 6+ years of hands-on project management and professional software development using C#, Java, or C++, plus an understanding of RDBMS design and optimization practices • Knowledge of IT security practices, distributed systems, containerization, common automation tools (Jenkins/SOS Job scheduler, etc.), CICD toolsets (GIT, Atlassian, Gitlab, etc.), and the Microsoft Visual Studio/DotNet development environments • Experience automating infrastructure provisioning, DevOps, and continuous integration/delivery • Deep technical background developed from experience working with various applications and technologies to evaluate design alternatives and their time/cost/performance tradeoffs • Comprehensive understanding of software development life cycle • Passionate about staying current on modern solutions and best practices $150 - $250 an hour The hourly consulting rate of pay is expected to be a minimum of $150 and a maximum of $250, per hour. The hourly rate will be determined by several factors which may include, but are not limited to, the length of the individual engagement, level of difficulty, level of specialization required, professional designations, skills, and years of experience. Join a well-funded disruptor in finance and technology. Enjoy the flexibility of remote work and choosing your assignments. Be part of a dynamic, high-energy company in its expansion stage. Now is the time to join! For more information, visit us at Arootah.com. We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us. Apply tot his job