Vice President - Engineering & Delivery

Vice President - Engineering & Delivery

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Vice President of Engineering to lead our team in India. The ideal candidate will have a deep knowledge and understanding of Salesforce, a strong technical background, exceptional leadership abilities, experience building and growing technology teams, and a proven track record of delivering high-quality software solutions.

Responsibilities:

- Provide strategic direction and leadership for the engineering team, ensuring alignment with company goals and objectives.

- Lead, manage, and hold the Engineering leadership team accountable for achieving agreed-upon deliverables and commitments.

- Manage and mentor a diverse team of developers, QA analysts, and an architect, fostering a culture of collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement.

- Oversee the end-to-end software development lifecycle, from requirements gathering and design to implementation, testing, and deployment.

- Drive the adoption of best practices, coding standards, and quality assurance processes to ensure the delivery of robust, scalable, and maintainable software solutions.

- Collaborate closely with product management, design, and other cross-functional teams to prioritize and deliver feature enhancements, bug fixes, and technical initiatives.

- Monitor and optimize team performance, productivity, and resource allocation to meet project deadlines and deliverables.

- Stay informed about emerging technologies, industry trends, and best practices in software engineering, and leverage this knowledge to drive innovation and excellence within the team.

Qualifications:

- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field; advanced degree preferred.

- Salesforce Certified System and/or Application Architect is preferred

- 10+ years of experience in software engineering, with at least 5 years in a leadership or management role.

- 5+ years working in the Salesforce ecosystem with deep knowledge and understanding of the Salesforce Platform and Cloud Products

- Proven track record of successfully leading and managing engineering teams, preferably in a fast-paced startup or technology-driven environment.

- Strong technical proficiency in software development methodologies, programming languages, and tools, with expertise in areas such as Apex, API Development, Lightning Web Components, and LDS

- Excellent leadership and communication skills, with the ability to inspire, motivate, and mentor team members at all levels.

- Solid understanding of software architecture, design patterns, and best practices, with the ability to make well-informed technical decisions.

- Experience with Agile/Scrum methodologies and tools, and a commitment to continuous improvement and delivery excellence.

- Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams and stakeholders, both locally and globally.

- Strong problem-solving skills and a proactive, results-driven mindset, with a passion for driving innovation and delivering high-quality software solutions.