Head of Engineering

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AktivateSports management software
Source API remote eligibility restrictions: Canada, United StatesFull-TimeDirector
SalaryBase salary range of $160,000 - $180,000 plus bonus (dependent on location and experience). Equity participation commensurate with experience, allowing for upside in the company’s success.
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Job Details

Experience
7+ years of experience in software development; 5+ years working in startup or small team environments; 4+ years of experience managing and scaling offshore engineering teams; 5+ years of experience delivering B2B, B2C, and SaaS solutions; 3+ years leading agile teams
Required Skills
PHPPostgreSQLArtificial IntelligenceMySQLReact NativeReactRESTful APIs

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
  • 7+ years of software development experience across web, mobile applications, APIs, and back-end systems, including hands-on use of modern technologies and AI.
  • 5+ years working in startup or small-team environments with limited resources.
  • 4+ years managing and scaling offshore engineering teams.
  • 5+ years delivering B2B, B2C, and SaaS solutions, with a focus on customer service and highly transactional systems.
  • 3+ years leading agile teams with a customer-first mindset.
  • Proficiency in PHP, React, React Native, and RESTful APIs.
  • Proficiency in MySQL or PostgreSQL and Google Cloud Platform (GCP).
  • Ability to align technical solutions with strategic objectives.
  • Track record of building and leading high-performing engineering teams.

Responsibilities

  • Build and lead software and data engineering, quality assurance, and delivery teams.
  • Execute roadmaps across multiple product groups and agile teams.
  • Oversee the design and implementation of scalable architectures aligned with business objectives.
  • Maintain data governance, quality, and security standards.
  • Drive development and deployment of algorithms, design patterns, performance monitoring, and DevOps.
  • Track AI industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices.
  • Collaborate with product, program, and business teams to understand requirements.
  • Ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to quality standards.
  • Direct prioritization and resource allocation.
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Base salary range of $160,000 - $180,000 plus bonus (dependent on location and experience). Equity participation commensurate with experience, allowing for upside in the company’s success.
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