Head of Engineering

Job Description

Location: Gurgaon Experience: 10 to 12 years Industry: AdTech About the Role: We are seeking a strategic and hands-on Head of Engineering to lead our high-performing engineering team. The ideal candidate is a senior technology leader with deep expertise in real-time systems , distributed architecture , and time-series data management , using tools like Kafka, Redis, InfluxDB , and Python . You will be responsible for scaling our engineering processes, driving architectural decisions, and mentoring a team of skilled developers Key Responsibilities: · Lead and grow a team of engineers across multiple products and projects. · Architect and optimize real-time data pipelines using Apache Kafka and Redis . · Oversee development and integration of time-series databases (InfluxDB/others) for high-volume data capture. · Guide best practices for Python development, testing, deployment, and maintenance. · Own end-to-end delivery of software products with high performance, reliability, and scalability. · Collaborate with product and data teams to define roadmaps, priorities, and success metrics. · Ensure quality engineering standards, code reviews, and DevOps practices. · Drive innovation and evaluate new tools, frameworks, and patterns. · Mentor and coach team members for career development and technical growth. Requirements: · 10+ years of engineering experience, with 3+ years in a leadership role . · Proven track record of building and scaling engineering teams. · Strong hands-on experience with: · Apache Kafka (data pipelines, stream processing) · Redis (caching, pub/sub, distributed locks) · InfluxDB or other time-series databases · Python (advanced proficiency required) · Deep understanding of distributed systems and microservices architecture. · Experience with CI/CD, Docker, Kubernetes, and cloud platforms (AWS/GCP/Azure). · Excellent leadership, communication, and decision-making skills. · Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.