Vice President of Engineering Full Time NEW

Job description

We are looking for a senior technology leader for our MNC Client -with strong experience in product engineering, platform scalability, cloud-native architecture, AI/ML, and Enterprise-grade systems, preferably from a Product or Deep-tech environment. The role will work closely with the CEO and play a critical part in driving our technology roadmap, innovation, and engineering excellence.

Given the urgency of the requirement, candidates who are available to join immediately or within a short notice period will be strongly preferred.

Location: Pune

We will prefer candidates from established companies with a similar background as mentioned; alternatively, technology leaders from Series B, Series C funded technology startups who have seen scaling up are equally good choices for us.

• Should have experience working in Series B/C/D or investor-backed product/SaaS companies
• Should have handled both individual contributor responsibilities and team leadership roles

Role Overview

The Vice President of Engineering who will play critical role in shaping the technology vision and strategy .They will act as a key partner to the CEO, and work closely with the CEO overseeing AI roadmap, Innovation, Product Roadmap, Technical operations, Driving Adoption and ensuring the Delivery of robust, scalable platform. This leadership Architect rolesinvolve managing technical teams, spearheading product development, and maintaining alignment between technology initiatives and business objectives.

Key Responsibilities

• Helping CEO with the Product Development Plan: You will help the CEO, for ongoing product development plan and driving the product engineering function. This may involve research, understanding implicit/explicit expectations from the clients, aligning with the organizations vision & goals and R&D to support the product development. Execution of the product roadmap, keeping track of and amending the development plan to respond to ongoing changes is an important aspect of managing the roadmap.
• Driving product excellence: You will ensure that product is bench marked as one of the top 3 globally, delivered on time, and within budget. You will be accountable for setting clear expectations, managing risks, and resolving roadblocks.
• Leading and motivating a team of talented engineers: You will build a strong and cohesive engineering team, fostering a culture of collaboration, innovation, and continuous learning. You will be a coach and mentor, providing guidance and support to help your team members reach their full potential.

• Establishing and maintaining best practices: You will define and implement best practices for software development, including coding standards, code reviews, and testing procedures. You will be responsible for ensuring the team adheres to these practices.
• Technical Expertise: You will possess deep technical skills and a strong understanding of software development principles. You will be able to stay up-to-date on the latest technologies and trends. You will be able scale horizontally on various tools and technologies depending upon business requirement.
• Platform Stability and Scalability: You will be responsible for stabilizing our development process, ensuring on-time customer deliveries, and scaling our platform to accommodate our growing B2B user base, new features, and third-party integrations.
• Agile Mindset: You will be an advocate for agile methodologies and work closely with other departments to ensure a smooth and efficient development process.
• Hands-on Leadership: You will be a leader who is not afraid to get their hands dirty. You will be able to lead by example and provide technical guidance to your team. When required, you should be able to also be an individual contributor (especially in tech, thought leadership on product engineering, technology scalability).
• Reduced Attrition: You will foster a positive and supportive work environment that motivates and retains top talent.
• Key Qualifications
• Experience:
• Experience in software product development in a leading product-focused company or significant experience in a leading _ reputed IT services company at technology leadership level is a must.
• Experience in a software engineering leadership role 15-20 years of experience including roles of Tech Arch itect with execution responsibilities and/or VP Engineering
• Proven track record of building and leading high-performing engineering teams
• Experience in a product company through its journey to raise series A/B /C funding
• Education:
• B.E/B. Tech. from globally reputed Institutions.
• Skills:
• Deep technical skills in Architecting, developing, implementing and maintaining highly available and highly scalable systems on cloud
• Experience in database modelling and development, data mining and warehousing
• Experience in modern technology stack (React, node, Redis, Kubernetes etc.)
• Experience on IoT/related systems

• Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and their application in the maritime industry.
• Experience in scaling and maintaining a B2B platform
• Understanding of data structures, algorithms, and data-driven decision making
• Knowledge of cybersecurity best practices and risk mitigation strategies
• Excellent communication, collaboration, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced and dynamic environment
• Extensive experience in architecting, solutioning, and deploying scalable, secure, enterprise-grade
• platforms utilizing Generative AI, LLMs, Computer Vision, and NLP technologies.