VP of Software Engineering

Robert Half is hiring! This role involves leading a skilled team of software engineers, architects, and technical leads in the tech industry. You will be in charge of developing and implementing an engineering strategy that aligns with the company's overall goals and vision, while also maintaining the technology roadmap.

Responsibilities:

• Lead a high-performing team of software engineers, architects, and technical leads
• Define and implement an engineering strategy that aligns with the company's broader goals and vision
• Develop a technology roadmap that ensures engineering efforts are scalable and maintainable
• Foster collaboration with cross-functional teams, such as Product, UX/UI, and Operations, to drive product development and innovation
• Oversee the architecture and design of large-scale, distributed systems built on Java and AWS cloud infrastructure
• Promote best practices in software development, ensuring adherence to Agile methodologies and Continuous Integration/Continuous Delivery (CI/CD) pipelines
• Drive innovation in software engineering, exploring new technologies, tools, and techniques
• Ensure high-quality code delivery through rigorous code reviews, automated testing, and performance optimization
• Lead the migration, optimization, and scaling of applications within AWS environments
• Advocate for a DevOps culture, emphasizing automation, continuous deployment, and infrastructure-as-code practices
• Establish monitoring, alerting, and incident response protocols to maintain high system performance in production environments
• Recruit, develop, and retain top engineering talent, fostering a culture of learning, collaboration, and continuous improvement
• Provide leadership in career development, skill-building, and performance management for the engineering team
• Deliver engineering projects on time, within scope, and to the highest quality standards
• Balance technical debt management with the need for innovation, ensuring sustainable software development practices
• Drive continuous improvement in development processes, operational workflows, and engineering tools.
• Proven experience in a Director role or similar senior position within the tech industry.
• Comprehensive knowledge and practical experience with Java.
• Proficiency in Spring Boot is essential.
• Must have significant experience using Amazon Web Services (AWS).
• Demonstrated expertise in Vue.js is required.
• Excellent leadership and team management abilities.
• Strong decision-making skills and a results-driven approach.
• Exceptional communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Ability to think strategically and to lead.
• Strong understanding of corporate finance and performance management principles.
• Familiarity with diverse business functions such as marketing, PR, finance etc.
• In-depth knowledge of corporate governance and general management best practices.
• An entrepreneurial mindset with outstanding organizational and leadership skills.
• Analytical abilities and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and public speaking skills.
• MSc/MA in business administration or relevant field is preferred.