Director of Engineering

We're seeking an Engineering Manager who has 2+ years as an engineering manager to oversee and accelerate the development and support of our managed file transfer platform. As a director, you will manage and lead multiple agile teams to innovate and support our flagship managed file transfer platform. This role involves strategic planning, team leadership, and technical oversight to drive innovation and ensure the successful delivery of mission-critical software products and features that meet business objectives and customer needs while fostering a collaborative and high-performing team culture.

Responsibilities:

• Conduct regular performance reviews, set individual and team goals, and support professional development.
• Encourage best practices in software development, including code reviews, testing, and documentation.
• Plan, execute, and deliver software projects on time and within budget.
• Collaborate with product management, design, and other cross-functional teams to define project requirements and scope.
• Monitor project progress, identify potential risks, and implement mitigation strategies.
• Provide technical guidance and support to the engineering team.
• Stay up-to-date with industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices in software engineering.
• Drive continuous improvement in software development processes and tools.
• Participate in the design, development, and review of software architecture and code.
• Ensure the delivery of high-quality, scalable, and maintainable software solutions.
• Promote the adoption of agile methodologies and practices within the team.
• Facilitate effective communication within the engineering team and with other departments.
• Act as a liaison between engineering and other stakeholders to ensure alignment on project goals and priorities.
• Communicate project status, technical challenges, and achievements to senior management.
• Manage resource allocation and workload distribution within the team.
• Identify and address skill gaps within the team, ensuring a balanced mix of skills and experience.
• Oversee the hiring and onboarding of new team members.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, software engineering, or a related field. Master's degree preferred.
• Minimum of 7 years of experience in software engineering, with at least 3 years in a leadership or management role.
• Proven track record of successfully delivering software projects.
• Experience with agile methodologies and software development life cycle (SDLC).
• Strong leadership and team management skills.
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical abilities.
• Proficiency in programming languages and software development frameworks (e. g., Java, C#, Python, and JavaScript).
• Strong understanding of software architecture and design principles.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Experience with cloud platforms (e. g., AWS, Azure, Google Cloud).
• Knowledge of DevOps practices and CI/CD pipelines.
• Experience with microservices architecture and containerisation (e. g., Docker and Kubernetes).

Preferred/Bonus Skills:

• Familiarity with managed file transfer protocols such as SFTP, FTPS, AS2 and HTTPS.
• Prior experience as a Java and/or cloud architect.