Job Description
This role involves leading a team of engineers through the entire software development lifecycle, from conceptualization to deployment. The candidate will work closely with the Product Management team to ensure seamless translation of design concepts into comprehensive documentation, technical requirements, and specifications. Responsibilities include evaluating various design and implementation trade-offs, documenting these decisions, and educating team members on their implications. Collaboration with product leadership is essential to develop strategic roadmaps that outline clear project goals, deliverables, expectations, and timelines for cross-functional teams. The position also requires partnering with senior leadership to address high-level technical challenges, engineering initiatives, and organizational design decisions. Additionally, the candidate will focus on optimizing team processes to enhance productivity and ensure timely delivery of high-quality projects.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and mentor engineering teams in software development processes, ensuring alignment with organizational objectives and technical standards.
- Collaborate with Product Management to convert design concepts into detailed technical documentation, requirements specifications, and project plans.
- Conduct thorough evaluations of design and implementation trade-offs, documenting findings and facilitating team discussions to reach consensus.
- Develop and maintain strategic roadmaps in collaboration with product leadership, defining project milestones, deliverables, and resource allocation.
- Partner with senior leadership to resolve complex technical challenges, prioritize engineering initiatives, and shape company-wide strategies.
- Ensure engineering teams deliver high-quality products efficiently by implementing agile methodologies and process optimization techniques.
- Provide regular performance feedback and career development guidance to team members to foster professional growth and retention.
- Enhance team collaboration and accountability by refining sprint management practices, task tracking systems, and delivery frameworks.
- Act as a technical liaison between cross-functional teams, ensuring clear communication of project goals and technical constraints.
- Contribute to the continuous improvement of engineering workflows through data-driven analysis and innovative process solutions.
Job Requirements
- Proven experience in leading engineering teams through software development projects, with a track record of successful delivery.
- Strong technical expertise in software architecture, system design, and development methodologies such as Agile or Scrum.
- Excellent communication skills to effectively collaborate with Product Management, senior leadership, and cross-functional stakeholders.
- Ability to translate business requirements into technical specifications and documentation with precision and clarity.
- Experience in evaluating trade-offs between technical feasibility, cost, and time constraints, and making informed decisions.
- Proficiency in project management tools and methodologies to track progress, manage timelines, and ensure deliverables are met.
- Leadership skills to guide team members, resolve conflicts, and maintain a high-performance engineering culture.
- Knowledge of organizational design principles and company strategy to align engineering initiatives with business goals.
- Strong analytical skills to identify process inefficiencies and implement solutions that improve productivity and quality.
- Excellent problem-solving abilities to address technical challenges and drive innovation in engineering practices.
- Ability to provide constructive feedback and mentorship to team members for continuous professional development.
- Preferred qualifications include a bachelor's or master's degree in Computer Science or a related field, along with 5+ years of hands-on engineering experience.
