RJ Lindelof

Technology & Business Leader | Platform Modernization Expert | Scaling SaaS & Engineering Excellence

RJ LindelofSummary

I am RJ Lindelof, a Software Development Leader with years of leadership experience building and scaling SaaS platforms, driving growth through API development, mobile-first design, and cloud-native architectures. My years of hands-on full-stack coding expertise provide a strong technical foundation for solving complex challenges and delivering customer-focused solutions.

As a collaborative leader, I have successfully built and led high-performing global teams across onshore, nearshore, and offshore locations, managing both full-time employees and strategic partners. I prioritize fostering a culture of open communication, shared success, and technical excellence, ensuring that development teams are aligned with business goals and industry best practices. I serve as an ambassador for accountability, quality, and security, embedding these principles into every aspect of the processes and solutions.

I have extensive experience supporting the entire application lifecycle, from concept and design to testing, release, and ongoing support. I ensure adherence to established development, documentation, testing, and deployment processes, maintaining the scalability, maintainability, and reliability of software solutions.

I work cross-functionally with product stakeholders, engineering teams, and business leaders to plan, scope, and prioritize new features while driving Agile/Scrum best practices. I provide technical guidance and architectural oversight, ensuring that software design and development activities are strategically aligned and that product lines and technologies integrate seamlessly.

I am results-driven and passionate about driving technical innovation that delivers tangible business value. By empowering teams with clear direction, resources, and support, I enable them to achieve ambitious goals while resolving complex customer challenges.

As I continue expanding my expertise in AI/ML, I recognize its transformative potential and actively explore ways to leverage it for enhancing products and creating more engaging customer experiences.

If you're interested in learning more about how I think, lead, and navigate complex challenges, I encourage you to explore some insights from my recent assessments.

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100% RemoteSenior Director of Software Engineering at GlobalMed, 2024 - 2025 (remote)

100% RemoteSenior Director of Software Engineering at Successware, 2021 - 2024 (remote)

100% RemoteHead of Java Software Engineering at Ruffalo Noel Levitz, 2019 - 2021 (remote)

HybridHead of Software Engineering at Debt Pay Pro, 2018 - 2019 (hybrid)

HybridHead of Accelerated Solutions Group (R&D) at Follett School Solutions - 2012 - 2017 (hybrid)

HybridSenior Software Engineering Manager at Follett Learning - 2006 - 2012 (hybrid)

On-sitePrincipal Software Engineer at Follett Software Company - 1993 - 2006 (onsite)

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SuccessMeasuring the Success of Engineering Teams