Vice President of Engineering

Job Description

Responsibilities And Management Lead, mentor, and grow a team of engineers and Engineering Managers, fostering a culture of innovation, ownership, and collaboration. Drive hiring efforts to build a world-class engineering team, focusing on technical excellence and cultural fit. Develop and execute training programs to upskill team Ownership : Provide architectural guidance and strategic direction for systems design, ensuring scalability, resilience, and performance. Review and refine the system architecture to handle millions of requests efficiently. Anticipate future technical challenges and develop plans to mitigate and System Oversight : Take full ownership of the products being managed, ensuring timely delivery and high quality. Monitor and improve system health, performance, and security. Establish processes and practices to streamline development and deployment and Reporting : Act as the bridge between the engineering team and upper management, providing clear and accurate updates on system performance and project progress. Communicate effectively with stakeholders to align technical goals with business Planning : Plan and execute long-term technical roadmaps that align with the company's growth objectives. Continuously evaluate and implement best practices to optimize engineering efficiency and system : 8+ years in software engineering with at least 4 years in leadership roles, managing cross-functional teams. Proven experience in managing systems that handle millions of requests daily and are used by a large-scale Skills : Strong expertise in Python, Django, React, AWS, Kafka, and related technologies. (Java is good to have) Solid understanding of distributed systems, cloud architectures, and Abilities : Demonstrated ability to lead, mentor, and scale engineering teams. Hands-on approach to solving technical problems while empowering the team to take Skills : Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills. Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize and deliver under tight deadlines. (ref:hirist.tech) Show more Show less