- Manage 4 engineering managers leading Platform Core, Integration, ketplace, and Customer Success Engineering teams
- Drive sprint planning, execution, and delivery across all engineering teams
- Ensure projects are delivered on time, with quality, and aligned to product roadmap for US-based enterprise customers
- Manage resource allocation and capacity planning across teams
- Resolve cross-team dependencies and remove blockers that slow teams down
Build Engineering Excellence
- Implement and mature engineering processes: Agile/Scrum, code reviews, testing standards, release management
- Establish engineering metrics, KPIs, and data-driven ision making
- Drive adoption of modern development practices (CI/CD, test automation, code quality tools)
- Create a culture of technical excellence and continuous improvement
- Implement the engineering processes needed to scale from 15 to 50+ engineers
Develop Your Team
- Recruit, hire, and onboard exceptional engineering talent in India
- Build career development frameworks and growth paths for engineers
- Coach and mentor engineering managers to be stronger leaders
- Conduct performance reviews and provide constructive feedback
- Create an environment where engineers can do their best work
Partner Across the Organization
- Work closely with Product Management on roadmap prioritization and technical feasibility
- Collaborate with CTO on technical strategy and architecture isions
- Partner with Global Services team to support customer implementations in the US
- Coordinate with CIO organization on infrastructure and deployment needs
- Report progress, risks, and wins to CEO and executive team
Drive Technical Transformation
- Lead consolidation from customer-specific code branches to unified codebase
- Reduce technical debt systematically while maintaining feature delivery
- Modernize legacy codebases and improve code quality standards
- Implement engineering best practices that were missing in our bootstrapped journey
- Balance in ation with stability for mission-critical enterprise platform
What You Bring
Required Experience
- 8+ years of software engineering experience with at least 3+ years managing engineering teams
- Experience managing managers youve built and led teams of 15-30+ engineers
- Proven track record implementing engineering processes and scaling teams
- Strong understanding of modern software development practices (Agile, CI/CD, DevOps)
- Experience with cloud platforms (Azure, AWS) and SaaS product development
- Bachelors / Master s / Ph.D. degree in computer science Engineering, or equivalent practical experience
Technical Background
- Hands-on engineering background youve written production code and can review technical designs
- Understanding of enterprise software architecture and integration patterns
- Deep expertise with Java, JavaScript/TypeScript, Frameworks like Spring Boot.
- Experience with database technologies ( goDB)
- Understanding of API design and microservices architecture
Leadership Qualities
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Execution-focused:
You get things done and hold teams accountable to commitments -
Process-oriented:
You believe in structure, but youre pragmatic about implementation -
Data-driven:
You use metrics to make isions and measure success -
Hands-on when needed:
You can roll up your sleeves to unblock teams or solve problems -
Clear communicator:
You can explain complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders -
Player-coach mentality:
You develop people while driving results
Bonus Points For
- Experience with enterprise SaaS companies serving Fortune 500 customers
- Experience with enterprise integration patterns and APIs
- Experience leading R&D transformation or organizational change initiatives
- Track record scaling engineering teams from 10-15 to 50+ engineers
- Experience in bootstrapped or capital-efficient companies
- Understanding of procurement, spend management, or enterprise finance software
- Experience managing teams serving global customers across time zones
What Success Looks Like
In 90 Days:
- Built trust with 4 engineering managers and understand team dynamics
- Assessed current processes and identified improvement opportunities
- Established regular rhythms: 1-on-1s, team meetings, sprint reviews
- Developed relationships with Product, CTO, and key stakeholders
In 6 ths:
- Implemented core engineering processes that were missing
- Engineering velocity and predictability measurably improved
- Clear metrics dashboard tracking team performance
- Hiring pipeline established for growing the team
- Quick wins delivered that build credibility and momentum
In 12 ths:
- Engineering organization operating at Silicon Valley-grade standards
- Technical debt systematically reduced while maintaining feature delivery
- Team morale and retention high engineers love working here
- Scalable processes in place to grow team to 30-50 engineers
- Youre seen as indispensable partner to CTO and CEO
What We Offer
Impact & Ownership
- Lead transformation of established engineering organization
- Direct impact on company trajectory and R&D excellence
- Autonomy to implement processes and build team your way
- Partner directly with CEO and CTO on strategic initiatives
Growth Opportunity
- Grow with the company scale team from 15 to 50+ engineers
- Build the engineering culture and processes from the ground up
- Work on complex enterprise problems serving Fortune 500 customers
Work Environment
- Profitable, bootstrapped company no VC pressure or unrealistic growth expectations
- Mission-critical platform serving major US infrastructure organizations
- Collaborative culture that values thoughtfulness and execution
- Focus on sustainable pace and work-life balance
Compen ion & Benefits
- Competitive salary commensurate with experience
- Performance-based bonus structure
- Comprehensive health insurance & life insurance
- Generous paid time off policy
- Professional development budget for conferences, courses, and certifications
Our Tech Stack
Core Platform:
Java (backend), Angular (frontend), goDB (database)
Infrastructure:
Microsoft Azure (VMs), goDB Atlas
Where Were Going:
