Head of Engineering

As the Head of Engineering, you will play a crucial role in shaping our technical team and ensuring our technological solutions continually satisfy our clients. We are seeking a strategic leader, skilled in navigating IT strategy and proficient in managing challenges effectively. If you are dedicated to guiding a team, have a sharp technical mind, proven leadership skills, and are willing to face challenges head-on - we'd like to hear from you!

In this role, you will

• Collaborate with the Head of Business Unit to achieve the financial targets of the unit
• Take responsibility for the overall performance of the unit and continuously seek ways to improve it
• Work with the Head of Business Unit to define the technical direction and identity of the unit
• Hire, mentor, and develop team members while collaborating with them on personal and career growth
• Design and implement an IT strategy that enables the team to grow and work efficiently
• Stay informed about technological innovations and prepare cost-effective plans for implementing new solutions in the unit
• Organize project kick-offs and ensure released projects adhere to NFQ global infrastructure standards
• Address technical issues within the unit and with clients, identify technical risks, and implement preventive measures
• Take ultimate responsibility for technical and architectural solutions for all team projects
• Provide technical guidance to engineering teams
• Actively participate in new customer landing processes
• Identify technical business opportunities for existing clients by analyzing their technologies and proposing the most effective, value-driven solutions

What you will bring

• Knowledge of the PHP ecosystem (or other object-oriented programming languages such as .NET or Java)
• Proven experience in managing technical teams, establishing processes, driving change, creating career development plans, resolving conflicts, mentoring team members, and monitoring team performance
• Proven ability to ensure the delivery of high-quality services while aligning teams and processes to exceed customer expectations
• Experience coordinating complex business project deliveries and other key initiatives
• Strong leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills
• Solid understanding of the technical architectures of complex and scalable systems
• Ability to see the big picture and understand the purpose behind the team’s work
• Exceptional problem-solving skills with a focus on driving effective solutions
• A growth-oriented mindset with a dedication to developing others
• Proficient in effective written and verbal communication with high-quality presentation skills in both Lithuanian and English

What we offer

• A working culture that is high performing, ambitious, collaborative and fun
• Health insurance
• Flexible working hours
• Bonus for referrals
• Employee-led workshops and office perks
• Extra vacation days: 2 after working at NFQ for two years and 4 after four years on our team
• Unlimited WFH (work from home) policy
• For those who dream of traveling: WFA (work from anywhere) possibilities in NFQ - approved countries