Director- Software Engineering

About the Company

Vagaro is a global leader in cloud-based business management software, serving the salon, spa, beauty, fitness, and wellness industries. Our platform enables businesses to manage scheduling, payments, marketing, and operations from one centralized system.

We are a rapidly growing, product-led company transforming how wellness businesses operate and connect with their customers.

Why Join Us

• 5-day work week & flexible schedule
• Fun Fridays, Tech sessions & cultural events
• Learning resources & gaming zones
• Annual bonus & recognition programs
• Leave encashment & maternity benefits
• 15 Paid Leaves + 11 Holidays
• Comprehensive family medical insurance

Role: Director of Software Engineering

Location: Ahmedabad (Work from Office)

Education: Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Technology, or related field

Role Overview

We are seeking a highly experienced Director of Software Engineering to lead large-scale engineering teams, drive architecture transformation, and ensure high-quality, scalable, and secure software delivery. This role requires a strong blend of technical depth, leadership excellence, and execution discipline to support high-growth platforms serving millions of users.

Key Responsibilities

1. Engineering Leadership

• Lead and mentor multiple engineering teams (frontend, backend, mobile, DevOps)
• Work closely with Delivery Heads, Architects, and Product leadership
• Drive engineering culture focused on ownership, quality, and accountability
• Establish clear KPIs and performance frameworks for teams

2. Architecture & Technology Strategy

• Drive transition from monolithic systems to microservices architecture
• Ensure systems are scalable, resilient, and high performing
• Define and enforce engineering standards, design patterns, and best practices
• Review and approve architecture, deployment, and API designs

3. Execution & Delivery

• Own end-to-end delivery of multiple high-impact projects
• Ensure releases meet quality, performance, and security standards
• Drive release governance with zero production downtime goals
• Monitor progress across roadmap and ensure on-time delivery

4. Performance & Optimization

• Ensure systems meet high-performance benchmarks (near 0-second load experience)
• Lead initiatives for cost optimization (Cloud, infra, API efficiency)
• Monitor system health using tools like Application Insights, Logs, etc.
• Identify and resolve bottlenecks across platform layers

5. Quality, Security & Compliance

• Enforce secure coding practices and vulnerability management
• Ensure automated testing (unit, integration, E2E) is in place
• Drive compliance with SOC2, PCI, and security standards
• Implement robust code review, CI/CD, and quality gates

6. Cross-functional Collaboration

• Partner with Product, Design, QA, and Operations teams
• Work with global teams (US/India) to align delivery timelines
• Provide regular updates to leadership (CPTO, VP Engineering)

7. Team Building & Scaling

• Hire, develop, and retain top engineering talent
• Define career paths, succession planning, and skill development
• Promote a culture of continuous learning and innovation

Required Skills & Expertise

Technical

• Strong experience in .NET Core / Microservices / API architecture
• Experience with ReactJS, Mobile platforms, and modern frontend architecture
• Deep understanding of cloud platforms (Azure preferred)
• Experience with SQL Server, NoSQL (MongoDB), caching (Redis)
• Knowledge of distributed systems, scalability, and performance tuning

Leadership

• Proven experience managing 50+ engineers across teams
• Strong decision-making and problem-solving skills
• Ability to drive high-performance, execution-focused teams
• Experience handling production incidents and large-scale systems

Process & Tools

• Experience with CI/CD pipelines (Azure DevOps / GitHub Actions)
• Familiarity with code quality tools (SonarQube, CodeQL)
• Experience with Agile / Scrum / Release management frameworks

If you are someone who loves to bring a strong sense of ownership and a vision for scalable engineering, we would value a discussion.