Director of Engineering

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Poland.

📋 Description

• Lead and manage the strategic and operational functions of the engineering department.

• Champion the implementation of efficient and innovative engineering solutions for clients.

• Oversee, guide, train, and mentor the engineering team.

• Cultivate a collaborative and motivating team atmosphere.

• Collaborate with department leaders to ensure engineering projects are aligned with business objectives.

• Guarantee that projects are completed on schedule, within budget, and according to client specifications.

• Establish key performance indicators (KPIs) for team productivity, project/product delivery, and quality assurance.

• Create feedback systems and ensure prompt follow-up.

• Implement quality assurance methodologies.

• Keep abreast of industry trends and technologies to enhance service offerings.

• Promote continuous improvement and adherence to standards and regulations.

• Maintain targets for team utilization and billability, implementing corrective action plans as necessary.

• Provide training and cross-training for the team to address market demands and sustain utilization.

• Evaluate and mitigate risks associated with client projects and internal initiatives.

• Mentor and develop managers; conduct hiring and interviews for managers, QA professionals, developers, and other personnel.

• Intervene in projects to address and resolve obstacles.

• Prevent knowledge silos and enhance collaboration between departments.

• Collaborate with R&D on internal projects and oversee their execution.

• Ensure the engineering team’s needs are met, offering both technical and non-technical support.

• Oversee workload distribution and proactively manage burnout.

• Evaluate upcoming projects, team structure, organizational requirements, and resource allocation between internal and client tasks.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering or a related technical discipline.

• Demonstrated experience in an engineering leadership position, ideally within a consulting context.

• Strong skills in project management.

• Excellent technical, analytical, and problem-solving capabilities.

• Outstanding leadership and team management skills.

• Superior communication and interpersonal abilities.

• A commitment to excellence and ongoing professional development.

• At least 2 years of development experience at any point in your career.

• Familiarity with Bash scripting, Java, Jenkins, and DevOps methodologies.

• Must be located in Poland.

• Preferred: Experience working with Salesforce.

• Preferred: Background in consulting firms.

🏝️ Benefits

• Flexible remote work options.

• Full-time employment or B2B contract opportunities.

• Ongoing professional development initiatives.

• Access to training and mentorship programs.