Вакансия Head of Engineering

Skills

• SDLC
• Agile
• Waterfall
• Cloud technologies
• AI
• Machine learning

Описание вакансии

We are looking for an experienced Head of Engineering to join our team. This role is a unique blend of technical expertise, strategic leadership, and operational excellence. As a Head of Engineering, you'll play a pivotal role in shaping our technological landscape and leading our talented engineers to new heights.

Your responsibilities will be:

• Technical Vision:
  • Define the technological roadmap that aligns with our company's vision and drives innovation;
  • Research and champion new technologies for our products, ensuring we stay ahead of the curve;
  • Choose the optimal tech stack for new products and evaluate the need for migrating existing systems to new technologies;
  • Establish consistent technical approaches across all products to enhance efficiency and maintainability;
  • Create templates and best practices for the rapid launch of new products.
• Strategic Leadership:
  • Collaborate with the CEO to transform business objectives into actionable technical plans;
  • Actively participate in product discovery processes, providing technical insights and feasibility assessments;
  • Justify technical decisions from a business perspective, demonstrating their impact on our goals;
  • Foster specialized technical expertise within the engineering team;
  • Participate in strategic product development meetings, shaping the direction of our products;
  • Effectively articulate and promote the technical vision to unit leaders and stakeholders.
• Operational management:
  • Streamline interactions between engineering teams and other units;
  • Establish and implement metrics to measure team effectiveness and track progress;
  • Develop and maintain technical dashboards to provide insights into system performance and identify potential issues;
  • Optimize resources and processes to ensure efficient engineering delivery of our products;
  • Proactively plan for and manage risks in the development process, documenting procedures to ensure smooth execution.
• Team development:
  • Guide and mentor technical leaders, fostering their growth and empowering them to excel;
  • Support and enhance the team's skills through workshops and training opportunities;
  • Create the conditions for successful scaling of our engineering teams as we grow;
  • Implement best practices in software development to ensure high-quality code and efficient workflows.

What you’ll need:

• At least 5 years of experience in software development with more than 3 years managing technical teams (Team Lead, Engineering Manager, etc.);
• A track record of success in a startup environment as a Tech Lead, CTO, or Engineering Manager;
• Experience managing distributed teams and sub-teams, demonstrating strong leadership and delegation skills;
• A solid technical background, particularly in backend development, with knowledge of SDLC, DevOps principles, and development methodologies;
• Excellent planning, resource management, and task delegation skills;
• Highly developed communication and presentation skills, enabling you to clearly articulate technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences;
• Proven experience in delivery management and process documentation;
• Experience creating and implementing technical metrics to track progress and identify areas for improvement;
• A knack for standardizing development processes to enhance efficiency and consistency;
• Ability to make informed decisions based on data analysis and insights;
• A passion for exploring new technologies and staying ahead of industry trends;
• Startup mindset: Embrace a startup mentality, characterized by adaptability and agility;
• A forward-thinking approach to problem-solving, with the ability to anticipate challenges and identify opportunities;
• The ability to explain complex technical concepts in simple terms, ensuring everyone understands the "why" behind decisions.

Will be a plus:

• Experience rapidly scaling a team or product from scratch or through significant growth phases;
• Experience restructuring technical teams to optimize performance and efficiency;
• Knowledge of current technological trends and their potential impact on our business;
• Familiarity with ML, AI, high-load projects, and cloud technologies;
• Experience with mobile app development.