Director - Software Engineering

Role Description:

We are looking for a Director of Engineering with a strong focus on execution and delivery.

This role is ideal for a hands-on leader who excels in managing engineering teams, driving timely execution, and ensuring high-quality software delivery.

The ideal candidate will work closely with product, design, and business teams to translate business goals into robust technology solutions.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Engineering Execution & Delivery:

- Own the end-to-end execution of engineering projects, ensuring on-time delivery with high quality.

- Drive agile development processes, ensuring efficient sprint planning, backlog grooming, and milestone tracking.

- Optimize release cycles, code quality, and system performance while minimizing technical debt.

- Lead and unblock teams by identifying bottlenecks, mitigating risks, and ensuring continuous progress.

Team Leadership & Management:

- Manage, mentor, and scale high-performing engineering teams.

- Ensure clear ownership and accountability within the team for successful execution.

- Provide hands-on technical guidance where needed, fostering a culture of excellence and continuous improvement.

- Collaborate closely with the hiring team to attract and retain top engineering talent.

Cross-Functional Collaboration:

- Work closely with product managers, business stakeholders, and other engineering leaders to align technology execution with company goals.

- Ensure seamless coordination between backend, frontend, DevOps, and QA teams to deliver scalable solutions.

- Translate business requirements into technical roadmaps and execution plans.

System Scalability & Stability:

- Ensure the stability, security, and scalability of existing systems while enabling new feature development.

- Optimize performance and system reliability while ensuring cost-efficient infrastructure.

- Ensure strong DevOps and CI/CD practices to support smooth and frequent deployments.

Attributes we are looking for:

- 13-17 years of experience in software development and engineering leadership.

- Proven experience in driving execution in fast-paced environments, preferably in fintech or consumer tech.

- Hands-on experience with backend (Java) and frontend (React) technologies.

- Expertise in Agile, Scrum, and project management tools (JIRA, Asana, Trello).

- Strong people management skills with a track record of mentoring and growing engineering teams.

Experience Range: 13 - 17 years