Director of Engineering

Our client, Kenstan Lock Company,  is a leading designer and manufacturer of highly engineered locking systems for the retail, government, and medical industries. We are assisting them in finding a strategic Director of Engineering to lead the development and evolution of their connected access control platform.

This role will drive the architecture, development, and delivery of the software systems that power our client's electromechanical lock ecosystem, including cloud infrastructure, mobile applications, identity integrations, and device connectivity.

The ideal candidate brings deep experience building Azure-based software platforms, integrating mobile applications and enterprise identity systems, and delivering solutions that support connected physical products. This leader will be technically strong, customer-facing, and capable of guiding cross-functional engineering teams to deliver secure, scalable enterprise solutions.

Please note - this role must report in-office in the Huntington, NY area.

Platform & Architecture Leadership

* Define and own the overall technical architecture for our client's cloud-connected access control platform. * Lead the development of software systems supporting connected electromechanical products, including: * Azure cloud services and APIs * Mobile applications (iOS / Android) * Device-to-cloud communication * Identity and authentication services * Ensure solutions are scalable, secure, and enterprise-grade. * Establish development standards, architecture best practices, and software quality frameworks.

Cloud & Identity Integration

* Architect and optimize Azure-based infrastructure, including App Services, Functions, IoT services, APIs, and data storage. * Lead Microsoft Entra (Azure AD) integrations including:

* Single Sign-On (SSO) and federation * Role-based access control

* Identity lifecycle management and provisioning * Ensure strong security architecture, compliance, and data governance. * Collaborate with enterprise customer IT teams to support complex identity environments.

Connected Product Integration

* Oversee the software and systems integration of connected electromechanical lock products. * Partner closely with hardware, firmware, and mechanical engineering teams to ensure seamless device connectivity and product performance. * Drive development of remote device management, diagnostics, and monitoring capabilities. * Ensure reliability, security, and performance of software systems supporting deployed devices.