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.
2. 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.
3. 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.
4. 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:
• 12-17 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.