Head of Product Development

Role & responsibilities

Job Overview:
We are seeking an experienced and visionary Lead Engineer to oversee and lead our entire engineering team. The ideal candidate will be a strong technical leader with expertise in building and scaling complex systems. As the Lead Engineer, you will set the technical direction, guide architectural decisions, and ensure the successful execution of engineering projects across all teams.

Key Responsibilities:

Leadership & Strategy:

• Lead, mentor, and manage cross-functional engineering teams.
• Define and implement the technical vision, ensuring alignment with business goals.
• Drive best practices for software development, architecture, and operational excellence.

Technical Oversight:

• Oversee the design, development, and deployment of full-stack applications.
• Ensure high-performance, scalable, and secure system architecture.
• Collaborate with product managers and stakeholders to define technical requirements.
• Establish and maintain CI/CD pipelines and cloud infrastructure best practices.

Architecture & Development:

• Guide the team in building and maintaining microservice architectures and RESTful APIs.
• Ensure cloud infrastructure reliability, including AWS services like EC2, S3, Lambda, and Cognito.
• Advocate for best coding practices, including code reviews, unit testing, and continuous improvement.

Collaboration & Communication:

• Foster a culture of collaboration and continuous learning.
• Communicate progress, challenges, and technical insights to executive leadership.
• Act as a technical representative in client and partner engagements when needed.

Preferred candidate profile

1. Technical Projects Delivered:

• Built Scalable Systems: Successfully led the development and deployment of large-scale applications that support thousands or millions of users.
• Product Launches: Delivered end-to-end product launches with measurable business impact (e.g., revenue growth, user acquisition).
• System Upgrades: Implemented major system upgrades or platform migrations, improving system performance and reducing downtime.

2. Leadership Milestones:

• Team Building: Built and scaled high-performing engineering teams, including hiring, onboarding, and retaining top talent.
• Technical Mentorship: Mentored junior developers, with clear examples of mentees advancing their careers or taking on bigger roles.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Successfully led cross-departmental initiatives, aligning engineering efforts with business goals.

3. Architectural Contributions:

• System Redesigns: Spearheaded architectural overhauls that resolved critical bottlenecks or significantly reduced operational costs.
• Tech Stack Modernization: Transitioned legacy systems to modern frameworks, improving maintainability and scalability.
• Security & Compliance: Ensured product compliance with industry standards and security best practices.

4. Innovation & Impact:

• Patents or Publications: Authored technical papers, patents, or open-source contributions recognized in the tech community.
• Process Improvements: Established and scaled best practices for CI/CD, code reviews, and DevOps processes, reducing deployment times or boosting productivity.
• Business Impact Projects: Directly contributed to projects that led to increased revenue, market expansion, or customer retention.

5. Recognition & Awards:

• Industry Recognition: Earned awards or recognitions from previous employers, professional organizations, or the tech community.
• Client Success Stories: Successfully led client-facing projects with outstanding customer feedback or repeat business.

Perks and benefits

Perks and Benefits for Lead Engineer Role

1. Competitive Compensation:

• Attractive salary packages with performance-based bonuses.

2. Career Growth & Development:

• Opportunities for professional development through certifications, training programs, and tech conferences.
• Clear career progression and leadership development plans.

3. Work-Life Balance:

• Flexible working hours.

4. Cutting-Edge Projects:

• Work on challenging and innovative projects with the latest technologies.
• Opportunity to contribute to groundbreaking AI-driven solutions.

5. Inclusive & Collaborative Environment:

• A diverse and inclusive workplace that fosters innovation.
• Regular team-building events, hackathons, and company retreats.

6. Recognition & Rewards:

• Performance-based awards and recognition programs.
• Spot awards for exceptional contributions.

7. Tech & Tools:

• State-of-the-art workstations and development tools.
• Budget for technical resources, books, and online subscriptions.