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As the Director of Engineering, your role will involve leading the development of high-impact technology solutions and overseeing the growth and evolution of engineering teams. You will play a crucial part in shaping the future of the engineering organization by driving cross-functional collaboration and delivering scalable, secure, and high-performing systems. Your responsibilities will include: - Working closely with Engineering, Product, and Business teams to drive alignment on customer experiences and engineering frameworks, making critical decisions to drive success. - Designing and implementing 0 to 1 solutions with a focus on scalability, transitioning them quickly from 1 to n across multiple products. - Building and leading high-performing engineering teams, collaborating with Product, Design, and Leadership to convert ideas into quality products. - Fostering a customer-first mindset and empowering teams to take ownership and deliver high-quality products. - Ensuring operational excellence while maintaining stability and scalability as products evolve and mature. - Setting clear priorities, allocating resources effectively, and ensuring teams have the tools and guidance needed to succeed. - Providing technical guidance, career development, and mentorship to team members, supporting their growth and driving the technical success of the team. Qualifications required for this role include: - 12+ years of overall experience, with 3+ years of experience in Engineering Management, leading diverse engineering teams (frontend, backend, mobile). - Strong background in software engineering methodologies, with a focus on testing, code quality, and the ability to balance quality and speed. Key skills that are essential for this position: - Exceptional technical skills in backend systems, with significant experience in building and operating high-scale systems, with a hands-on approach to lead from the front when the situation calls for it. - Strong design and architectural skills to guide the development of scalable solutions. Soft skills and traits that will be valuable in this role: - Proven ability to build and grow teams, including interviewing, onboarding, and mentoring engineers. - Strong management and team development skills, with a focus on setting roadmaps, delegating effectively, and delivering results. - Excellent at providing frequent feedback, supporting career growth, and driving continuous improvement across teams. In addition to the job requirements, it is mentioned that the company Navi is shaping the future of financial services for a billion Indians through products that are simple, accessible, and affordable. Navi is known for building tech-first solutions that work at scale with a strong customer-first approach. Founded in 2018, Navi is one of India's fastest-growing financial services organizations. The company values ambition, perseverance, self-awareness, ownership, and integrity in its employees. If you are driven to deliver real value to customers and thrive in an environment that encourages innovation and excellence, Navi may be the right place for you.,
