Director of Engineering

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Requirements:

• 10+ years in software development, with a strong background in .NET technologies.
• 8+ years of progressive experience in software engineering leadership roles, with at least 3 years managing multiple teams.
• Proven track record of successfully leading engineering teams in a high-growth SaaS product company.
• Experience with Warehouse Management Systems (WMS) technology
• Demonstrated experience in significantly improving SDLC processes
• Experience in strategically utilizing and managing outsourced or remote engineering teams
• Deep understanding of building and maintaining scalable, highly available, and performant software systems
• Proven experience in stabilizing and improving Quality Assurance processes
• Solid understanding of security principles and experience implementing compliance programs (e.g., SOC 2, GDPR).
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to effectively communicate technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Strong mentorship and people development skills.

Responsibilities:

• Lead, mentor, and grow multiple high-performing engineering teams, fostering a culture of technical excellence, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
• Define, evolve, and implement best-in-class software development lifecycle (SDLC) practices to enhance agility, efficiency, and code quality across all teams.
• Develop and execute strategies for scaling the engineering team, including the effective selection, management, and integration of outsourced resources to complement internal capabilities and accelerate development.
• Drive initiatives to improve the scalability, performance, and availability of the Logiwa platform, ensuring it meets the demands of high-volume fulfillment operations and maintains high uptime.
• Champion and implement strategies to stabilize and mature the Quality Assurance function, integrating robust automated and manual testing practices throughout the SDLC to ensure product quality and reliability.
• Oversee all aspects of the development process, from planning and design to deployment and monitoring, ensuring adherence to security best practices (including SOC and GDPR compliance).
• Manage project budgets, resources, and timelines effectively, reporting on team and application performance through key metrics.
• Collaborate closely with Product Management, Sales, and Customer Success teams to align engineering efforts with business objectives and customer needs.
• Establish and promote secure development practices, ensuring all engineers are trained and adhere to security standards.
• Develop learning paths and provide coaching to team leads and managers to support their growth and the development of their teams.
• Oversee penetration testing activities and the remediation of identified vulnerabilities.
• Represent the engineering team in customer engagements, investor discussions, and industry events.
• Contribute to the Engineering Blog and enhance Logiwa's technical brand.