Director of Engineering

Director Of EngineeringRequired Skills & ExperienceTechnical background as an application engineer; progressed from hands-on engineering into leadership. 5+ years of managing engineering teams at a Senior Manager or Director level. Experience leading offshore engineering resources and cross-functional Agile teams. Strong expertise in application development. Demonstrated ability to lead software delivery in Python/Django and modern frontend tech in React Strong communication skills with the ability to work cross-functionally across engineering and product.Nice to Have Skills & ExperienceExperience within retail industry.Job DescriptionThe Director of Engineering will lead a team of software engineers delivering high-quality web and mobile applications. This leader will oversee execution across one Agile team, drive technical delivery, partner closely with Product, and ensure scalable, consistent engineering practices in an Azure-based environment.Key Responsibilities • Lead, mentor, and develop a team of onshore/offshore application engineers; diagnose bottlenecks and remove delivery obstacles. • Oversee end-to-end software delivery across web and mobile applications built with Python, Django, React, and Azure services. • Collaborate with Product Owners to define requirements, shape product direction, and provide high-level engineering estimates. • Ensure strong Agile execution, engineering best practices, and high-quality release cycles. • Maintain and enforce technical documentation standards and contribute to continuous improvement practices. • Identify and resolve complex development challenges across backend, frontend, and cloud components. Stay current with emerging technologies and drive modern engineering approaches across the team.