Description:
As the Head of Engineering, you will be a key architect of our technological vision, responsible for leading a high-performing engineering team. Your primary focus will be on creating project boilerplates, maintaining a live project portfolio, and driving the rapid development of Minimum Viable Products (MVPs) through efficient research and the use of open-source tools.
Key Responsibilities:
Project Boilerplates:
- Develop and maintain standardized project boilerplates for various types of software development projects, ensuring consistency and efficiency.
- Collaborate with project managers, architects, and developers to create project frameworks that streamline the initiation phase.
- Ensure the timely delivery of the project and establish clear expectations between the team and stakeholders.
Live Project Portfolio:
- Oversee the creation and maintenance of a dynamic project portfolio, showcasing ongoing and completed projects.
- Ensure accurate and up-to-date project information, including milestones, achievements, and technological innovations.
MVP Development:
- Lead the rapid development of Minimum Viable Products (MVPs) through effective research and leveraging open-source tools.
- Work closely with cross-functional teams to understand client requirements and translate them into functional MVPs with speed and efficiency.
Technical Leadership:
- Provide strategic and technical leadership, guiding the engineering team in aligning projects with the company’s overall business objectives.
- Stay abreast of emerging technologies, tools, and methodologies to inform decision-making and maintain a competitive edge.
Client Relationship Management:
- Oversee top-tier client relationships, ensuring their development expectations are clearly understood and met.
- Act as a liaison between the engineering team, clients, and the Business Development Team, providing regular updates and managing communication channels.
Research and Development:
- Spearheaded research and development initiatives to explore and implement cutting-edge open-source tools for efficient project development.
- Collaborate with the R&D team to evaluate the feasibility and applicability of emerging technologies.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field.
- Proven experience as a technical leader, with a minimum of 5 years in a leadership role.
- Extensive background in software development, with a focus on AI, and web projects (JavaScript).
- Strong project management skills, with the ability to create and maintain project boilerplates and portfolios.
- Demonstrated expertise in developing MVPs rapidly using open-source tools.
- Exceptional leadership and communication skills, with the ability to inspire and guide a dynamic engineering team.
- In-depth knowledge of emerging technologies and a commitment to staying current in the tech industry.