Director of Engineering

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

📋 Description

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

• Champion and implement effective and innovative engineering solutions for clients.

• Supervise, train, mentor, and support the engineering team.

• Promote a collaborative and motivating team atmosphere.

• Collaborate with department heads to ensure engineering projects align with business objectives.

• Guarantee timely project delivery within budget and according to client specifications.

• Establish key performance indicators for productivity, delivery, and quality standards.

• Create feedback systems and ensure prompt follow-up actions.

• Implement quality assurance protocols and uphold compliance with relevant standards and regulations.

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

• Propel continuous improvement while maintaining team utilization and billability goals.

• Formulate action plans when targets are not achieved.

• Ensure relevant training and cross-training opportunities are available to uphold utilization rates.

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

• Mentor and develop managers; recruit and interview managers, quality assurance personnel, developers, and other staff as necessary.

• Engage in projects to eliminate obstacles.

• Avoid knowledge silos and foster interdepartmental cooperation.

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

• Address the needs of the engineering team and provide both technical and non-technical assistance.

• Prevent over-allocation of resources and reduce the risk of burnout.

• Assess forthcoming projects, team structure, organizational requirements, and resource allocation between internal and client assignments.

⛳️ Requirements

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

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

• Strong project management competencies.

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

• Outstanding leadership and team management capabilities.

• Excellent verbal and written communication, along with interpersonal skills.

• Dedication to excellence and ongoing professional growth.

• At least 2 years of development experience at some stage of the career.

• Proficiency in bash scripting, Java, Jenkins, and DevOps.

• Preferred: experience with Salesforce.

• Preferred: experience in consulting firms.

• Must reside in Poland.

🏝️ Benefits

• Opportunity for remote work.

• Full-time employment options available.

• B2B contract options offered.

• Ongoing professional development opportunities.

• Access to training and mentorship programs.