Head of Engineering (Delivery Management + Development Background)

Head of Engineering role JD and details:

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Trivandrum

Budget 45 to 50LPA

Experience 18+ Years

Notice Period – 0 to 15 days

Engineering Leader –We are looking for a dynamic Engineering Leader to drive technical excellence, mentor engineers, and lead the development of scalable, high-performance solutions. This role requires a strong technical background, leadership skills, and the ability to collaborate across teams to deliver impactful products. Key Responsibilities: Technical Leadership: • Define and drive the technical vision, architecture, and roadmap for engineering teams. • Ensure best practices in software development, security, scalability, and maintainability. • Advocate for and implement modern engineering processes, CI/CD, and DevOps culture. Team Leadership & Mentorship: • Lead and mentor a team of engineers, fostering a culture of innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement. • Set clear goals, provide feedback, and support career growth for engineers. • Hire, onboard, and retain top engineering talent. Project & Delivery Management: • Work closely with project/delivery managers, designers, and stakeholders to define project scope, timelines, and priorities. • Drive the execution of engineering initiatives with a focus on quality, performance, and reliability. • Balance technical debt, feature development, and business needs effectively. Stakeholder Collaboration: • Be the POC for the client’s engineering leadership team • Partner with cross-functional teams, including Product, Design, QA, and Business teams, to align engineering efforts with company goals. • Communicate technical challenges and solutions effectively to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Required Qualifications: • 12+ years of experience in software development, with at least 4+ years in a leadership role. • Strong expertise in the below tech stack Java/.Net, JavaScript Framework, Azure DevOps, Python, Docker/Kubernetes • Experience with agile methodologies and modern DevOps practices. • Proven track record of delivering complex software projects on time and within scope. • Strong problem-solving, decision-making, and communication skills. Preferred Qualifications: • Experience scaling engineering teams in a high-growth environment. • Deep knowledge of system design, microservices architecture, and cloud infrastructure. • Prior experience in mentoring and developing engineering talent. • Familiarity with compliance, security best practices, and regulatory requirements