Head of Software Engineering

The company is looking for a leadership-driven engineering professional to oversee the Kolkata office and team operations. Your responsibilities will include managing daily activities, engaging staff, implementing organizational changes, and optimizing procedures while aligning with global directives. A strong technical background in Cloud Technologies and a strategic mindset for operational excellence are essential for this role. Please note that this position does not involve client interaction and is not a project management role. Ideal candidates should come from mid-sized firms and must be able to navigate a 5060-person company structure effectively. Relocation is considered, but candidates must have a valid reason for moving. As the Head of Engineering, you will report to the VP of Engineering and lead the engineering team in Kolkata. You will also be part of the senior engineering team across the UK, Ireland, Australia, and India. Your main focus will be to build and nurture a highly engaged and productive workforce while evolving SDLC practices to achieve excellence in continuous delivery of high-quality, secure, and performant products. Your leadership will play a crucial role in advancing India's position as a prime engineering center and in continuing strategic investment in the region for long-term growth and innovation. Key Responsibilities: - Provide visionary leadership to the Indian engineering teams. - Build and foster a highly engaged and productive workforce. - Drive a culture of high performance and innovation. - Mentor and develop engineering managers and team leads. - Oversee resource planning, recruitment, and retention strategies. - Evolve and enhance SDLC practices for continuous delivery. - Champion DevOps practices, CI/CD pipelines, and automated testing. - Drive adoption of agile methodologies and best practices. - Implement metrics and processes to enhance productivity. - Ensure timely delivery of high-quality, secure, and performant products. - Oversee architecture, design, and development of software solutions. - Implement quality assurance and security practices. - Establish metrics and KPIs to monitor and improve team performance. - Lead India's growth as a prime engineering center and strategic investment. - Collaborate with global leadership to define technical roadmaps. - Work closely with product management, sales, and customer support. - Facilitate communication and collaboration between global teams. - Stay updated with emerging technologies and industry trends. Key Requirements: - Minimum of 10 years in software engineering with leadership experience. - Proven track record in delivering complex software products. - Deep understanding of software engineering principles and design patterns. - Ability to lead, inspire, and motivate engineering teams. - Strong strategic thinking and decision-making capabilities. - Experience in fostering a culture of continuous improvement. - Excellent English verbal and written communication skills. - Ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams. - Strong negotiation and conflict-resolution abilities. - Passion for technology and innovation. - Adaptable to a fast-paced and dynamic environment.,