Director of Engineering
Confidential client · Full-time
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead and mentor a high‑performing engineering organization, including technology leaders and engineering managers.
- Manage development work end‑to‑end: planning, estimation, execution, and delivery of backend web applications for desktop and mobile.
- Ensure quality and compliance by collaborating closely with product management, QA, and support teams.
- Architect and implement solutions that improve usability, performance, and scalability of the platform.
- Participate in strategic planning sessions and project steering groups.
- Stay current with global web development trends and drive adoption of innovative technologies.
- Oversee change management, rollout control, and operational efficiency in a fast‑paced environment.
What We're Looking For:
- 8‑10+ years of technology experience focused on product development, with at least 3 years in a people‑management role.
- Strong technical leadership and architectural skills, especially in backend solutions.
- Proven ability to build, recruit, and mentor top engineering talent.
- Experience collaborating in cross‑functional agile teams with product, design, and engineering stakeholders.
- Demonstrated root‑cause problem‑solving skills and a data‑driven approach to issue resolution.
- Track record of delivering innovative, world‑class products using the latest technologies.
- Ability to set up processes that ensure high‑quality output and productivity.
- End‑to‑end product knowledge covering setup, functionality, deployment, support, and build processes.
- Working knowledge of Linux, Apache Server, Node.js, and Golang.
- Relevant academic background such as BE/B.Tech, ME/MCA, M.Tech, or MBA (preferred).
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