How to hire a director systems development

How to hire a director systems development, step by step

Here's a step-by-step director systems development hiring guide:

• Step 1: Identify your hiring needs
• Step 2: Create an ideal candidate profile
• Step 3: Make a budget
• Step 4: Write a director systems development job description
• Step 5: Post your job
• Step 6: Interview candidates
• Step 7: Send a job offer and onboard your new director systems development
• Step 8: Go through the hiring process checklist

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1. Identify your hiring needs

   The director systems development hiring process starts by determining what type of worker you actually need. Certain roles might require a full-time employee, whereas part-time workers or contractors can do others.

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   You should also consider the ideal background you'd like them a director systems development to have before you start to hire. For example, what industry or field would you like them to have experience in, what level of seniority or education does the job require, and how much it'll cost to hire a director systems development that fits the bill.

   This list presents director systems development salaries for various positions.

   Type of Director Systems Development	Description	Hourly rate
   Director Systems Development	Computer and information systems managers, often called information technology (IT) managers or IT project managers, plan, coordinate, and direct computer-related activities in an organization. They help determine the information technology goals of an organization and are responsible for implementing computer systems to meet those goals.	$50-82
   Application Manager	An application manager is in charge of overseeing software applications and systems within a company, ensuring efficiency and quality. Typically, their responsibilities revolve around conducting research and analysis to identify company needs, assessing existing applications to determine their strengths and weaknesses, and implementing solutions to optimize the quality of services... Show more	$44-76
   Data Manager	A data manager is responsible for monitoring the efficiency of the company's technology systems and network infrastructures. Data managers ensure the safety and security of the databases to avoid unauthorized access that may pose risks for business operations... Show more	$35-76

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2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common skills:

   • Software Development
   • Systems Development
   • Web Services
   • Java
   • Data Warehouse
   • Application Development
   • Business Development
   • Strategic Plan
   • Product Development
   • Project Management
   • IP
   • Business Process
   • SQL Server
   • SDLC

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   Responsibilities:

   • Manage the implementation of a SharePoint base project and portfolio management solution and team intranet portal.
   • Coordinate the development and monitoring of the groups SDLC standards and practices.
   • Act as the team leader in the implementation of new ERP system-SAP modules R/3 and CRM.
   • Develop and implement proprietary SDLC process to improve quality
   • Develop production web site architecture base on the Lutris Enhydra Java application server.
   • Conduct a comprehensive analysis comparing on-premise and SaaS applications resulting in a shift to a predominant SaaS landscape of systems.

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3. Make a budget

   Including a salary range in your director systems development job description is a great way to entice the best and brightest candidates. A director systems development salary can vary based on several factors:

   • Location. For example, directors systems development' average salary in mississippi is 38% less than in washington.
   • Seniority. Entry-level directors systems development earn 40% less than senior-level directors systems development.
   • Certifications. A director systems development with a few certifications under their belt will likely demand a higher salary.
   • Company. Working for a prestigious company or an exciting start-up can make a huge difference in a director systems development's salary.

   Average director systems development salary

   $134,628yearly

   $64.72 hourly rate

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   Entry-level director systems development salary

   $104,000 yearly salary

   Updated January 21, 2026

   Average director systems development salary by state

   Rank	State	Avg. salary	Hourly rate
   1	California	$175,988	$85
   2	Nevada	$140,189	$67
   3	Texas	$135,272	$65
   4	New York	$132,060	$63
   5	District of Columbia	$129,821	$62
   6	Massachusetts	$129,650	$62
   7	New Jersey	$128,619	$62
   8	Michigan	$125,805	$60
   9	Georgia	$125,090	$60
   10	Colorado	$121,980	$59
   11	Florida	$119,920	$58
   12	Tennessee	$117,333	$56
   13	North Carolina	$116,921	$56
   14	Iowa	$110,734	$53

   Average director systems development salary by company

   Company

   Rank	Company	Average salary	Hourly rate	Job openings
   1	Babson Capital Management	$146,897	$70.62	2
   2	TSYS	$142,029	$68.28	6
   3	Gate Gourmet Inc	$138,406	$66.54	1
   4	Xerox	$136,852	$65.79	2
   5	Dell	$135,798	$65.29	11
   6	Allied Fitting Corp	$129,829	$62.42
   7	Advanced Technologies Group	$128,891	$61.97	1
   8	Prudential Bank	$126,890	$61.00	3
   9	Sheridan	$126,835	$60.98
   10	American Express	$126,826	$60.97	48
   11	Global Payments	$126,706	$60.92	6
   12	Opti Medical Systems	$123,905	$59.57
   13	Blackhawk Network	$123,241	$59.25	2
   14	Universal Health Services	$119,734	$57.56	21
   15	The Aerospace Corporation	$119,072	$57.25	24
   16	UMiami Health System	$118,505	$56.97

4. Writing a director systems development job description

   A director systems development job description should include a summary of the role, required skills, and a list of responsibilities. It's also good to include a salary range and the first name of the hiring manager. Below, you can find an example of a director systems development job description:

   Director systems development job description example

   Every day, Global Payments makes it possible for millions of people to move money between buyers and sellers using our payments solutions for credit, debit, prepaid and merchant services. Our worldwide team helps over 3 million companies, more than 1,300 financial institutions and over 600 million cardholders grow with confidence and achieve amazing results. We are driven by our passion for success and we are proud to deliver best-in-class payment technology and software solutions. Join our dynamic team and make your mark on the payments technology landscape of tomorrow.
   
   This position requires a self-motivated individual who would be responsible for the full lifecycle development of C/C++ programs. This person will engage in a variety of analytical and programming assignments that facilitate the development, enhancement, and maintenance of software applications that focus on high volume point of sale transactions, and payment processing technologies.
   * Job Description
   * Works as a team member to provide technical expertise and coordinate for day to day deliverables for the team
   * Must be able to research on technologies independently to recommend appropriate solutions
   * Provides expertise on significant application components, program languages, databases, operating systems, etc., and guides/mentors the team during the different phases of the software cycle
   * Participates in post mortems and create recommendations to eliminate future application errors
   * Assists the production support team to identify and solve issues
   * Participate in automated regression testing plan of the developed codebase
   * Project Management, Project Planning, and Delivery.
   
   * Qualifications:
   * 7 plus years of strong software engineering experience with C++.
   * Payment industry/financial transaction experience
   * Experience with Visual Studio IDE and Unix platforms like Linux, AIX, etc.
   * Strong knowledge of SQL
   * Experience working with Database Systems such as Oracle, SQL Server, etc
   * Must be a quick learner with strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
   * Excellent communication skills, both written and oral
   
   * Desired skills:
   * Experience with the understanding of payment standards like ISO 8583, APACS, and PCI compliance
   * Experience using software development tools including source control (Git, SVN), quality management ( Agile Central), and Continuous Integration tools (Jenkins), debuggers (gdb).
   * Knowledge of Google Cloud, Azure Cloud, Kubernetes, Containers, and Agile methodology
   * BS/MS degree completed or in the works (Computer Science, Engineering or related)
   
   Global Payments Inc. is an equal opportunity employer.
   
   Global Payments provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, veteran status, genetic information or any other basis protected by law. Those applicants requiring reasonable accommodation to the application and/or interview process should notify a representative of the Human Resources Department.

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5. Post your job

   To find directors systems development for your business, try out a few different recruiting strategies:

   • Consider internal talent. One of the most important talent pools for any company is its current employees.
   • Ask for referrals. Reach out to friends, family members, and your current work to ask if they know any directors systems development they would recommend.
   • Recruit at local colleges. Attend job fairs at local colleges to recruit entry-level directors systems development with the right educational background.
   • Social media platforms. LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter have more than 3.5 billion users, and they're a great place for company branding and reaching potential job candidates.

   Post your job online:

   • Post your director systems development job on Zippia to find and recruit director systems development candidates who meet your exact specifications.
   • Use field-specific websites.
   • Post a job on free websites.

6. Interview candidates

   Your first interview with director systems development candidates should focus on their interest in the role and background experience. As the hiring process goes on, you can learn more about how they'd fit into the company culture in later rounds of interviews.

   It's also good to ask about candidates' unique skills and talents. You can move on to the technical interview if a candidate is good enough for the next step.

   The right interview questions can help you assess a candidate's hard skills, behavioral intelligence, and soft skills.

7. Send a job offer and onboard your new director systems development

   Once you've found the director systems development candidate you'd like to hire, it's time to write an offer letter. This should include an explicit job offer that includes the salary and the details of any other perks. Qualified candidates might be looking at multiple positions, so your offer must be competitive if you like the candidate. Also, be prepared for a negotiation stage, as candidates may way want to tweak the details of your initial offer. Once you've settled on these details, you can draft a contract to formalize your agreement.

   It's equally important to follow up with applicants who don't get the job with an email letting them know that the position has been filled.

   Once that's done, you can draft an onboarding schedule for the new director systems development. Human Resources should complete Employee Action Forms and ensure that onboarding paperwork is completed, including I-9s, benefits enrollment, federal and state tax forms, etc. They should also ensure that new employee files are created for internal recordkeeping.

8. Go through the hiring process checklist

   • Determine employee type (full-time, part-time, contractor, etc.)
   • Submit a job requisition form to the HR department
   • Define job responsibilities and requirements
   • Establish budget and timeline
   • Determine hiring decision makers for the role
   • Write job description
   • Post job on job boards, company website, etc.
   • Promote the job internally
   • Process applications through applicant tracking system
   • Review resumes and cover letters
   • Shortlist candidates for screening
   • Hold phone/virtual interview screening with first round of candidates
   • Conduct in-person interviews with top candidates from first round
   • Score candidates based on weighted criteria (e.g., experience, education, background, cultural fit, skill set, etc.)
   • Conduct background checks on top candidates
   • Check references of top candidates
   • Consult with HR and hiring decision makers on job offer specifics
   • Extend offer to top candidate(s)
   • Receive formal job offer acceptance and signed employment contract
   • Inform other candidates that the position has been filled
   • Set and communicate onboarding schedule to new hire(s)
   • Complete new hire paperwork (i9, benefits enrollment, tax forms, etc.)

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