Labra is one of the leading software product development companies, building cloud-native B2B SaaS software helping customers in their cloud transformation journey. We are rapidly growing and looking to hire smart people who can continue fueling our growth and become part of our success journey.
We exclusively recruit individuals who are committed to advancing their careers and are dedicated to mapping out a clear path for their professional growth. If you are seeking a role that allows you to remain within your comfort zone, this position may not align with your aspirations.
Job detail:
We are in search of a Director of Engineering who possesses a deep passion for nurturing and guiding teams of highly skilled software engineers. In this pivotal role, you will take charge of charting the course for the team and its individual members, ensuring their success both professionally and personally. Collaboration with product managers to grasp the applications vision and contribute to backlog creation and prioritization will be a crucial aspect of your responsibilities. Additionally, you will shoulder the responsibility for the agile delivery of technical solutions from the team.
Why should you be interested in this opportunity
Accelerated Career Growth: Enjoy the freedom and tools to rapidly advance your career, while also empowering your team members growth.
Leadership and Team Management: Take charge by hiring and managing engineers, managers for your teams.
Positive Team Culture: Thrive in a team culture built on respect, humility, a growth mindset, and an enjoyable work environment.
Learn from Brilliant Minds: Collaborate with intelligent colleagues who offer opportunities for continuous learning and growth.
Exciting Challenges: Contribute to cutting-edge projects in a dynamic environment, focusing on distributed, fault-tolerant cloud systems instead of dull legacy systems.
Recognition and Rewards: Your hard work is acknowledged with rewards and recognition.
Investment in Development: Access training and career development programs to enhance your skills.
Work-Life Balance: Benefit from life insurance, paid parental leave, and vacation days to support your personal life.
Responsibilities:
Strategic Collaboration : Work closely with the CTO, Product teams (Engineering lead and Product managers), and key stakeholders to craft a comprehensive long-term technology and product strategy.
Project Oversight: Effectively manage team goals, product development timelines, and delivery dates, ensuring optimal allocation of resources and budgetary control within the team.
Leadership Development : Lead and nurture a team of highly skilled and impactful engineers, offering cultural, technical, and hands-on guidance to foster their growth.
Cultivate Growth: Cultivate the growth of engineers by actively fostering a culture of open communication, craftsmanship, ownership, and accountability within the team.
Best Practices Advocate : Drive the adoption of engineering best practices to scale both the team and the technology stack, promoting efficiency and excellence.
Accountability for Excellence: Take full accountability for and instill accountability for key performance indicators (KPIs) related to service health, uptime, software quality, and test coverage.
Goal-Oriented Leadership: Propel work, execution, and accountability based on defined goals (OKRs) and measurable outcomes, ensuring strategic alignment.
Knowledge Management: Promote a rigorous practice of thorough documentation and knowledge sharing to enhance team efficiency and knowledge retention.
Issue Resolution: Expertly resolve escalations arising from operational challenges, collaborating with various teams to develop effective solutions.
Strategic Partnership: Collaborate closely with company leadership to identify forthcoming opportunities and risks, ensuring proactive decision-making.
Alignment with Company Vision: Align teams with broader company objectives to drive collective success and growth.