Head of Engineering

Must have skills required :

AWS, JavaScript, Ruby On Rails

Good to have skills :

Cloud Infrastructure, NextJS

Handelnine Global (One of Uplers' Clients) is Looking for:

Head of Engineering who is passionate about their work, eager to learn and grow, and who is committed to delivering exceptional results. If you are a team player, with a positive attitude and a desire to make a difference, then we want to hear from you.

Role Overview Description

We're seeking an experienced, results-driven Head of Engineering to join our leadership team. This role carries direct ownership of key Tech KPIs and responsibility for driving quarterly tech priorities. You'll collaborate cross-functionally, provide strategic technical oversight, and lead our engineering function.

Our Technical Stack

Over 10 Global eCommerce Brands

Built on Ruby on Rails & NextJS, running on AWS

ERP software managing our global operations, including global marketplaces

Modules across all functions - including marketing, logistics, customer support, finance etc.

Workflow, Dashboard & Reporting functionalities for all business divisions

Technical Leadership

Direct and evolve our technical team, fostering a culture of excellence, innovation, and continuous improvement

Ensure high-level Tech KPIs are met and regularly tracked.

Quarterly Priorities & KPIs

Own and drive Tech Priorities each quarter.

Manage, monitor, and improve key Tech KPIsperformance, uptime, quality metrics, etc.

Strategic Planning & Architecture

Architect strategies for cost, performance, and architectural optimization of our eCommerce applications.

Assess feasibility of hybrid infrastructure migration from AWS, aligning with business goals.

Team Management & Processes

Lead the engineering teams performancespeed, quality, best practices adherence.

Introduce robust processes to boost team efficiency and product quality; adapt and refine them as necessary.

Risk Management

Proactively identify and manage technical/business risks around speed, quality, revenue, and security

Traits & Culture Fit:

Demonstrated ability to own and achieve business objectives.

Strong leadership qualities with a focus on team performance, development, and quality output.

An entrepreneurial mindset with exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills.

Comfort with dynamic project scopes and the agility to adapt to changing environments.

Alignment with our values: Action Bias, Incremental Improvement, Solution Ownership, Iterative Experimentation and Utmost Efficiency.

Requirements:

• Proven experience in a senior technical leadership role, with a track record of increasing responsibility and success.
• Expert knowledge in designing, implementing, and optimising enterprise-level eCommerce applications.
• Proficiency in multiple back-end languages frameworks, alongside front-end languages and libraries.
• Familiarity with both cloud-based (AWS) and bare metal architectures, with hands-on experience in migrating or managing such environments.
• Strong capability for technological analysis, research, and the selection of cutting-edge solutions.
• A Bachelors or Masters degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related field.