Head of Engineering

Role Overview:

We are seeking a highly skilled Head of Engineering to lead our engineering team and help drive the success of our application. This person will work closely with cross-functional teams to ensure our products are delivered with high quality, on time, and in line with the company’s growth strategy. The ideal candidate has a minimum 5 years of proven experience managing software production, a deep understanding of engineering principles, and strong leadership skills.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Lead Engineering Teams

• Team Management: Oversee and manage the day-to-day activities of engineering teams, including software developers, QA engineers, and DevOps teams.
• Mentorship: Provide leadership, mentorship, and professional development opportunities to team members.
• Culture Building: Foster a culture of learning, innovation, and technical excellence within the engineering department.

2. Technical Execution

• Implement Technical Roadmap: Execute the technical roadmap and strategies developed by the CTO, ensuring alignment with business goals.
• Performance Optimization: Ensure the scalability and performance of our web applications through effective implementation practices.
• Quality Assurance: Implement best practices to improve code quality, deployment speed, and system reliability.

3. Architecture Implementation

• Collaborate with CTO: Work closely with the CTO to understand the architectural designs and technological strategies.
• Execute Architectural Plans: Lead the engineering teams in implementing robust, high-performance, and scalable web applications as per the defined architecture
• Technical Guidance: Provide technical guidance to the team on implementation details and best practices.

4. Project Management

• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Collaborate with product managers, designers, and stakeholders to prioritize features and manage project timelines.
• Resource Allocation: Efficiently allocate resources to ensure timely delivery of projects.
• Risk Management: Identify potential project risks and develop mitigation strategies.

5. Continuous Improvement

• Process Enhancement: Implement and refine development processes, methodologies, and tools to enhance team productivity.

6. Team Growth and Development

• Talent Acquisition: Hire and retain top engineering talent to build a high-performing team.
• Performance Reviews: Conduct regular performance evaluations and provide constructive feedback.
• Training Programs: Develop training programs to upskill team members and keep them updated with the latest technologies.

7. Stakeholder Management

• Communication: Communicate project updates, timelines, and technical decisions to the executive team and other stakeholders.
• Alignment: Ensure engineering activities are aligned with company objectives and customer needs.

Required Qualifications:

• Experience: Minimum of 5 years of proven experience managing software production, preferably with product-based software.
• Leadership: Strong leadership skills with experience managing and growing engineering teams.
• Technical Expertise: Hands-on experience with modern web technologies, such as JavaScript frameworks (Node, Vue.js), cloud services (GCP), microservices architecture, and database management (SQL and NoSQL).
• Problem-Solving: Ability to diagnose complex technical issues and provide effective solutions in a fast-paced environment.
• Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Able to articulate complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
• Education: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in SaaS products or tech-driven industries.
• Experience in DevOps, CI/CD pipelines, and agile methodologies.
• Familiarity with high-performance, scalable web architecture.
• Proven track record in successfully delivering multiple projects.

What We Offer:

• Competitive salary with performance-based incentives.
• Opportunities for growth and advancement in a fast-paced environment.
• A collaborative and dynamic work environment that values innovation and transparency.