**Position Overview**
We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Director of Software Engineering to lead the development and operation of next-generation software platforms across Europe, the Eurasia Middle East, and Africa (EMEA). The ideal candidate will have significant expertise in software engineering, a passion for innovation, and the ability to inspire and develop a team of engineers.
Key Responsibilities:
* Lead the development and support of our consumer-facing capabilities, with a focus on Full Stack Development (Web, API, Mobile, IoT) on both AWS and Azure.
* Oversee the technical capability roadmap planning and development in alignment with the digital transformation strategy.
* Manage a portfolio of IT services, ensuring effective stakeholder engagement and lifecycle management.
* Implement agile program/project management policies, standards, and procedures to ensure consistent and transparent execution across the portfolio.
* Establish a robust executive communication framework for effective and timely communication of portfolio progress.
* Drive innovation by monitoring strategic partners, technology, and industry trends to determine potential impact and value to the enterprise.
* Serve as a coach and mentor within the organization, providing career coaching and direction to team members.
* Collaborate with internal and external experts to develop strategies for utilizing existing and emerging processes/technologies.
* Evaluate, schedule, and resource development of projects to ensure timely delivery.
* Analyze, refine, and implement business requirements and functional design specifications.
* Ensure compatibility and integration with the enterprise architecture, design and standards.
* Promote a culture of continuous learning and improvement.
* Foster and develop professional software engineering best practices using tools and methodologies such as Agile Software Development, Test Driven Development, Continuous Integration and Deployment, and Source Code Management.
Requirements:
* 7+ years of relevant industry and development management experience, including hands-on development and coding.
* Proven experience in managing the delivery of complex and large-scale solution development initiatives.
* Deep hands-on experience in the design, development, and deployment of enterprise supporting systems at scale.
* Expertise in Agile/DevOps operating models and experience in a fast-paced Agile environment.
* Strong communication and relationship management skills, with the ability to articulate strategic vision and gain alignment at various levels of the organization.
* Strategic and creative thinker with excellent problem-solving skills.
* Familiarity with Amazon Web Services (AWS) and/or Microsoft Azure.
* Experience with ITSM and ITIL 4 foundations.
* Ability to manage and continuously improve team and vendor SLIs, SLOs, and SLAs.
* Proficiency in programming languages such as JavaScript, Node.js, TypeScript, and C#/.Net.
* At least one significant cloud certification such as AWS Certified Developer or Solutions Architect certification or Azure equivalents.
Preferred Skills:
* MBA or a Master's degree related to Science, Technology, and Data.
* Experience with large-scale digital transformations involving diverse business portfolios and technology stacks.
* Expertise in AWS, GCP and/or Azure.
* Continuous Integration/Delivery experience.
* Agile certifications and technology certifications (e.g., AWS, Azure, Adobe, Scrum).
About Us:
* Innovation & Technology: The ability to work with an award-winning team that is on the cutting edge of innovation.
* Exposure to World Class Leaders: Availability to global technology leaders that will expand your network and exposure you to emerging technologies and techniques.
* Agile Work Environment: We embrace agile with management that believes in removing barriers, so you are empowered to experiment, iterate and innovate.
This is a people manager role allowing you to bring your unique vision forward as our business continues to expand in the tech and digital space.