Senior Director Engineering
- Remote – UK
- Excellent package on offer
Summary:
Net Talent are partnering with an international technology company who are a world leader in customer engagement software. This position will play a crucial role in the research and development activities of the company. You will work in cross functional teams to design, develop and implement innovative web-based applications.
Responsibilities:
- Define and shape the technical roadmap for your product area, aligning it with the company's and R&D department's OKRs.
- Manage and optimize the cost structure within your product area, including resources, infrastructure, and development.
- Engage directly with customers in the retail and banking sectors to understand their needs and translate these into robust technical solutions.
- Assist the pre-sales team with RFPs and address technical inquiries related to your product area.
- Evaluate the feasibility of requirements and provide expert technical advice during the pre-sales process.
- Lead and inspire multiple international scrum teams, fostering a culture of Agile methodologies, high performance, and technical excellence.
- Instil a 'You build it, you run it' DevOps culture among development teams, promoting ownership of the full project lifecycle from design through to deployment and maintenance.
- Work effectively with Product Managers and Product Owners to ensure delivery against agreed priorities.
- Identify and implement technology trends that will be able to support the future success of the business
- Collaborate with Security teams to ensure the security of your product, driving best security practices within your area.
- Contribute to the hiring process to ensure the successful growth and development of our team.
- Performance reviews of team members.
- Collaborate closely with the VP of Engineering to ensure alignment with the broader company technology vision and strategy.
Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree or higher in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
- Minimum of 5 years of software engineering experience, with at least 5 years of management leading organizations with 50+ employees
- Proficiency in Java, AWS, and Kubernetes.
- Proven experience leading multiple scrum teams and implementing Agile methodologies.
- Strong background in strategic planning and cost management.
- Exceptional communication skills, with the ability to engage with stakeholders and translate business needs into technical requirements.
- Solid understanding of the software development lifecycle (SDLC), with a proven track record of delivering high-quality software on time.
- Experience working with OKRs and aligning team objectives with company goals.
- Experience managing remote teams and participating in hiring processes.
- Familiarity with best security practices and collaborating with Security teams.
- Demonstrated success with the 'You build it, you run it' approach and fostering a culture of ownership among teams.