Director of Engineering - Scalable Applications

As the Director of Engineering, you will be responsible for shaping the technical vision and driving the development of a scalable, high-performing SaaS product. You will lead multiple engineering teams, collaborate closely with stakeholders, and ensure our applications are robust, reliable, and ready to handle the challenges of a growing global user base.

Key Responsibilities:

• Define and drive the technical strategy for scalable application development, ensuring alignment with business objectives.
• Build, mentor, and manage high-performing engineering teams, fostering a culture of innovation, collaboration, and accountability.
• Oversee the design and evolution of scalable and secure application architectures, focusing on microservices and cloud-native technologies.
• Lead initiatives to ensure applications can handle increasing user demands, including performance tuning, database optimization, and cloud infrastructure scaling.
• Work closely with product managers, designers, and other stakeholders to prioritize engineering efforts and deliver high-impact solutions.
• Establish and refine engineering processes, including CI/CD pipelines, code reviews, and agile development practices, to ensure efficiency and quality.
• Manage engineering budgets and resources effectively to achieve project goals and timelines.
• Stay up-to-date with the latest technologies and trends, applying them to improve our products and processes.

Ideal Profile

• You possess a Bachelors in Engineering from a renowned institution, and have at least 15 years of experience, with at least 5 years in leadership roles.
• You have proven experience in scaling SaaS applications.
• A deep understanding of scalable application architectures, cloud-native technologies, and microservices, is required.
• Strong expertise in AWS including containerization (Docker, Kubernetes) and serverless frameworks.
• You have hands-on experience with the MERN stack and have worked on building and/or scaling applications using Node.js.
• Proven experience in optimizing applications for performance, reliability, and scalability.
• You have demonstrated the ability to lead and inspire diverse engineering teams, driving a culture of technical excellence.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills are required to translate complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders, and influence decision-making.
• We are looking for exceptional problem-solving and decision-making abilities, with a focus on delivering high-impact results.

Whats on Offer

• Play a pivotal role in development of a product that is reshaping the way SaaS solutions operate, influencing the future of the industry.
• Be part of a culture that values continuous learning, professional development, and knowledge sharing among a team of diverse industry veterans.