Head of Engineering

As the Head of Engineering, you will be responsible for setting the strategic direction of our engineering organization. You will work closely with the CTO to translate the company’s long-term vision into actionable engineering policies, KPIs, and training initiatives. Your primary focus will be on building a high-performance engineering culture by establishing best practices, quality standards, and skill development frameworks. By driving operational excellence and continuous improvement, you will ensure that the engineering team is well-equipped to deliver innovative and scalable solutions that align with business goals.

Responsibilities:

Strategic Leadership & Vision:

• Collaborate with the CTO to define and drive the long-term engineering vision and roadmap.
• Translate high-level business goals into engineering policies and strategic objectives.

Policy & KPI Development:

• Establish and implement engineering policies, standards, and KPIs that ensure code quality, QA processes, and deployment excellence.
• Set performance and quality metrics to continuously evaluate and improve engineering practices.

Team Enablement & Skills Enhancement:

• Design and oversee training programs and mentorship initiatives to enhance team skills and foster a culture of continuous improvement.
• Work with leadership to ensure that every engineer’s performance aligns with the company’s vision and strategic goals.

Quality & Process Oversight:

• Be accountable for the technical practices and methodologies that support robust, scalable, and high-quality software solutions.
• Implement best practices in development processes to minimize project churn caused by engineering shortcomings.

Resource & Recruitment Strategy:

• Partner with Recruitment to forecast hiring needs based on quarterly and annual goals aligned with the CTO’s vision.
• Develop strategies to build a high-performing, agile, and innovative engineering team.

Collaboration & Cross-Functional Alignment:

• Work with cross-functional leaders (Product, Sales, Client Success) to ensure that engineering standards and policies support broader business objectives.
• Provide strategic input during technical demos and client engagements when necessary, ensuring that engineering quality remains at the forefront.

Continuous Improvement:

• Monitor and analyze engineering performance metrics, using insights to refine policies, training, and processes.
• Stay abreast of emerging technologies and industry trends to continually evolve our engineering practices.

Required Skills:

Leadership & Strategic Thinking:

• 10+ years of experience in engineering leadership with a proven track record of developing strategic initiatives and establishing operational frameworks.
• Strong ability to set the vision and drive change through policy, process, and performance management.

Technical Expertise:

• Extensive experience with open-source web technologies (e.g., Python, PHP, JavaScript, .NET) and agile development practices.
• Deep understanding of quality assurance, code quality standards, and scalable software architectures.

Process-Oriented Mindset:

• Demonstrated experience in establishing and maintaining high standards for engineering practices and processes.
• Ability to design and implement effective KPIs and performance metrics for large engineering teams.

Soft Skills:

• Excellent communication, problem-solving, and interpersonal skills.
• Proven ability to mentor and inspire technical talent while driving a culture of continuous improvement.

What We Offer:

• An opportunity to shape the future of our engineering organization.
• A collaborative environment where your strategic insights will directly impact our growth and technological excellence.
• Competitive compensation and benefits, with a strong focus on personal and professional development.

Experience: 

• Experience: 10+ years of experience in architectural design and development for large-scale, highly reliable, and highly available applications, with a proven track record of success in engineering leadership roles.

What are we offering?

• Health Insurance
• Provident Fund
• Annual Paid Leaves
• Compensation Plans
• Paid Certifications & Training
• Car Finance Program
• Bike Finance Program
• Child Education Program
• Two Annual Trips
• Stars Of the Month Rewards
• Quarterly Meetups
• Referral Bonuses
• Birthday & Eid Gifts