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Director of Engineering

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💎 Seniority level: Director, 10+ years

📍 Location: Worldwide

🔍 Industry: Software Development

🏢 Company: saas.group👥 11-50SaaSInformation TechnologySoftware

🗣️ Languages: English

⏳ Experience: 10+ years

🪄 Skills: AWSBackend DevelopmentDockerLeadershipNode.jsProject ManagementSoftware DevelopmentSQLCloud ComputingGitJavascriptKubernetesPeople ManagementProduct ManagementSoftware ArchitectureProject CoordinationCross-functional Team LeadershipProduct DevelopmentFinancial ManagementAlgorithmsData StructuresREST APIStrategic ManagementCommunication SkillsCI/CDSEOAgile methodologiesMentoringDevOpsMicroservicesExcellent communication skillsBudgetingTeam managementStakeholder managementTechnical supportSoftware EngineeringSaaSBudget management

Requirements:
  • 10+ years of experience in software engineering, with 5+ years of experience in a leadership role at a SaaS company.
  • Proven experience managing, scaling, mentoring and coaching engineering teams, ideally in a B2B SaaS company.
  • Strong technical background in modern web technologies, cloud infrastructure and distributed systems.
  • Experience building and maintaining scalable, high-performance SEO or search-related products is a plus.
  • Deep understanding of software development best practices, CI/CD, DevOps and security principles.
  • Excellent collaboration and communication skills to work effectively with cross-functional teams, including product managers, designers, and stakeholders.
Responsibilities:
  • Define and execute the engineering vision, ensuring alignment with the company’s product and business objectives.
  • Oversee the architecture and development of a scalable, high-performing, and secure discoverability platform.
  • Stay ahead of industry trends and best practices to drive innovation and technical excellence.
  • Ensure high standards of software quality, including performance, security and reliability.
  • Manage and mentor engineering teams, fostering a culture of innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
  • Establish best practices for hiring, onboarding and professional development.
  • Promote diversity and inclusion within the engineering organization.
  • Drive the development lifecycle from ideation to deployment, ensuring timely and high-quality releases.
  • Ensure operational excellence by implementing DevOps practices, CI/CD pipelines, and robust monitoring systems.
  • Monitor KPIs and engineering metrics to track progress, identify bottlenecks and optimize workflows.
  • Building the engineering budget once a year, ensuring constant improvement with a strong focus on cost optimisation.
  • Partner with Product, Sales, Marketing and Customer Success teams to ensure technical alignment with customer needs.
  • Communicate complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders in a clear and concise manner.
  • Advocate for engineering initiatives that drive business growth and customer satisfaction.
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