Head of Engineering - Director/VP

Build and scale high-performing engineering teams by hiring and developing technical talent Define and drive technical strategy, execution, and long-term roadmap alignment with business objectives Oversee architecture, infrastructure, and best practices for scalable, reliable systems Foster a culture of innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement Own engineering operations to support high-velocity product development and delivery Establish engineering processes, CI/CD workflows, and DevOps best practices Collaborate with founders, product, and business teams on company-wide strategic direction Drive cross-functional collaboration across engineering, product, and design Lead initiatives for performance optimization, security, and cost efficiency Requirements 10+ years of experience in software engineering At least 4+ years in leadership roles Proven experience managing and scaling engineering teams in high-growth startup environments Expertise in backend, full-stack, or infrastructure development with modern cloud technologies Strong knowledge of scalable architectures, distributed systems, and cloud platforms including AWS, GCP, and Azure Track record of hiring, retaining, and developing top engineering talent Ability to balance hands-on technical leadership with high-level strategic decision-making Strong understanding of Agile methodologies, engineering execution, and product development lifecycles Experience in venture-backed startups or fast-scaling technology companies Experience or proficiency with relevant technologies such as JavaScript, TypeScript, Python, Ruby, Golang, Java, React, Node.js, Django, Flask, FastAPI, Spring Boot, Kubernetes, Docker, Terraform, Jenkins, GitHub Actions, PostgreSQL, MySQL, MongoDB, DynamoDB, Redis, GraphQL, REST APIs, Kafka, RabbitMQ, and Elasticsearch Core Competencies Demonstrates expertise in building and scaling high-performing engineering teams while driving technical strategy and execution. Proficient in managing scalable architectures and cloud platforms, with a strong focus on Agile methodologies and continuous improvement. Highest-signal resume keywords 10+ Years Of Experience In Software Engineering 4+ Years In Leadership Roles Expertise In Cloud Technologies (AWS, GCP, Azure) Strong Knowledge Of Scalable Architectures And Distributed Systems Proficiency With Modern Programming Languages (JavaScript, Python, Java, etc.) ATS Optimization Keywords Hard Skills Backend Development Full-Stack Development Infrastructure Development Agile Methodologies Engineering Execution Product Development Lifecycles Performance Optimization Security Best Practices Cost Efficiency Strategies CI/CD Workflows Soft Skills Collaboration Innovation Continuous Improvement Strategic Decision-Making Talent Development Industry Keywords High-Growth Startup Environments Venture-Backed Startups Cross-Functional Collaboration Engineering Operations Scalable Systems Tools & Technologies Kubernetes Docker Terraform Jenkins GitHub Actions PostgreSQL MySQL MongoDB DynamoDB Elasticsearch #J-18808-Ljbffr Jobtailor