Associate/Director Engineering (S07/S08)

About US:

Systango Technologies Limited (NSE: SYSTANGO) is a digital engineering company that offers enterprise-class IT and product engineering services to different size organizations. At Systango, we have a culture of efficiency - we use the best-in-breed technologies to commit quality at speed and world-class support to address critical business challenges. We leverage Gen AI, AI/Machine Learning and Blockchain to unlock the next stage of digitalization for traditional businesses. Our handpicked team is adept at web enterprise development, mobile apps, QA and DevOps. Sila, Cuentas, Youtility, Porsche, MGM Grand, Deloitte, Grindr, and Tawk.to are some of the top clients that have entrusted us to enhance their digital capabilities and build disruptive innovations. We believe in making the impossible, possible and we do it literally.

Job Summary:

As the Director of Engineering, you will be a pivotal leader within our organization, responsible for overseeing the engineering teams, guiding the technical strategy, and ensuring the successful delivery of high-quality software solutions. You will work closely with cross-functional teams, including product management, front-end development, DevOps, and sales, to drive the technical vision and support the growth of the company. This role requires a strong background in solutioning, experience in leading large engineering teams, and interest in client engagement.

Key Responsibilities:

Leadership and Team Management:

Lead and Manage Engineering Teams: Oversee and mentor a large team of engineers, ensuring they have the resources, guidance, and support needed to excel in their roles.

Recruitment and Talent Development: Attract, hire, and retain top engineering talent. Foster a culture of continuous learning and professional development.

Performance Management: Set clear performance goals for team members, conduct regular performance reviews, and provide constructive feedback to drive individual and team success.

Cross-functional Collaboration: Work closely with other engineering directors, product managers, and stakeholders to align technical initiatives with business objectives.

Technical Strategy and Execution:

Technical Leadership: Define and drive the technical vision, ensuring scalability, reliability, and performance of the software solutions.

Architecture Oversight: Provide architectural guidance and technical leadership in the design and implementation, ensuring adherence to best practices and industry standards.

Code Quality and Best Practices: Establish and enforce coding standards, and best practices across the engineering teams.

Innovation and RD: Encourage innovation and exploration of new technologies and methodologies that can enhance the company s technical capabilities.

Project Management and Delivery:

Project Planning: Collaborate with project managers and product owners to define project scope, timelines, and resource allocation with RMG for development efforts.

Delivery Excellence: Ensure timely and quality delivery of solutions, managing risks, and resolving issues that may arise during the development process.

Client Engagement and Relationship Management: Engage with clients, understand their technical requirements, and propose solutions that align with their business goals. Expectation management.

Operational Excellence:

Process Improvement: Identify opportunities to optimize engineering processes, improve efficiency, and enhance the overall quality of development.

Budget Management: Develop and manage the engineering budget for your respective team, ensuring cost-effective allocation of resources and alignment with company financial objectives.

Required Qualifications:

Education: Bachelor s or Master s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.

Experience:

10+ years of experience in software engineering, with a strong focus on backend development.

5+ years in a architecture role, managing large engineering teams in a fast-paced environment.

Proven experience in client engagement, and solution design.

Technical Expertise:

Strong proficiency in one or more technologies (e.g., Java, Python, Node.js, ReactJS etc.) and one or more cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, Google Cloud).

Understanding of software architecture, microservices, API design, and database management.

Experience with DevOps practices, CI/CD pipelines, and infrastructure as code.

Leadership Skills:

Demonstrated ability to lead, mentor, and grow engineering teams.

Strong decision-making skills and the ability to influence technical direction at all levels of the organization.

Communication Skills:

Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to articulate complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.

Experience in client-facing roles and delivering technical presentations.

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience in the IT services industry, working with global clients across various sectors.

Knowledge of front-end technologies and how they integrate with backend systems.

Certification in relevant technologies (e.g., AWS Certified Solutions Architect, PMP).