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 architectureTechnical 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.