Vice President of Engineering

Meridian Cooperative is looking for a Vice President of Engineering to lead and scale our engineering organization at a pivotal moment of growth.This role is about more than delivery-it's about setting vision, elevating quality, and building a high-performing engineering culture that powers mission-critical platforms for the industries we serve. If you're a leader who thrives at the intersection of strategy, execution, and quality, we'd like connect.As the VP of Engineering, you will: Define and execute the engineering and architectural vision for a growing SaaS organization Lead distributed engineering and QA teams delivering complex, enterprise-scale solutions Partner with Product, PMO, and executive leadership to bring strategic roadmaps to life Build a culture rooted in accountability, innovation, and continuous improvement Own and evolve our Software Quality Assurance (SQA) strategy across the full SDLC Champion modern QA practices, including automation, CI/CD-integrated testing, and performance/security validation Build and lead a best-in-class QA organization with strong standards, tooling, and governance Implement metrics-driven insights (defects, coverage, release health) to continuously improve outcomes Ensure our products deliver not just functionality-but reliability, scalability, and exceptional user experienceWhat You'll Bring 12+ years in software engineering and QA, with 5+ years in senior leadership Proven experience leading enterprise engineering and QA organizations Proficiency in various programming languages and technologies Knowledge of Agile methodologies, tools, and best practices Deep expertise in modern development practices, architecture, and quality frameworks A track record of aligning technology strategy with business outcomes A leadership style that inspires teams, drives accountability, and builds trust Outstanding Medical/Dental/Vision Education/Training Reimbursement Flexible Spending Account Health/Wellness Reimbursement Excellent Life and AD&D insurance Paid Time Off: Eligible to begin accrual from date of hire; accrual amount based on years of service. Beginning accrual rate equivalent to 22 days per year. 10 holidays which include the day after Thanksgiving, and Christmas Eve. Up to 240 hours of PTO can roll over to the following year. Volunteer Time: 8 hours per year Retirement: Robust 401K. Following one year of eligible service, the Company contributes in two ways: (1) match of 100% of each dollar you contribute on the first five percent (5%) of eligible compensation, and (2) Employer basic contribution of 4% of base salary (with increases in basic contribution percentage based on years of service). Employees are 100% vested in Company funded contributions from the date they enter the plan.About Us:We were formed in 1976 by a group of Electric Membership Cooperatives with a vision for a single enterprise solution provider to serve data processing, IT, and operational needs to cooperatives, public utility districts, and municipal utilities. Through carefully curated acquisitions and partnerships, Meridian Cooperative has unified multiple leading-edge companies under its umbrella to truly execute that vision. Today, the Meridian Suite serves over 500 utilities across the country with industry-leading enterprise software solutions.

Created: 2026-04-02