Director of Engineering

LOCATION

Lisbon, Portugal

THE ROLE

We're seeking a seasoned Director of Engineering to join our leadership team and drive our engineering department. As a member of the leadership team, your role will be pivotal in managing our infrastructure, ensuring operational security and effectiveness, and developing innovative products that align with our vision and customer needs. The ideal candidate will have the ability to translate needs into refined software solutions.

RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Lead the engineering department, providing technical guidance and inspiration.

  • Develop strategic plans, including evaluation timelines, and service development and deployment elements.

  • Collaborate with the team to enhance engineering tools, systems, procedures, and data security.

  • Refine the company's computing architecture.

  • Conduct system performance tests.

  • Approve product design and modifications.

  • Work closely with product managers and marketing department to align company goals and strategy.

  • Maintain smooth communication within the team and across other departments.

  • Supervise procedures for monitoring systems and preventing potential and existing bottlenecks.

  • Upgrade Truum's platform capabilities regarding architecture, performance, scalability, and flexibility.

  • Attract, hire, and retain top engineering talent, fostering a culture of innovation and excellence within the team.

  • Foster a customer-focused, technologically courageous team that innovates for customer benefit.

  • Initiate new ideas for service consolidation, scalability, and extendibility.

  • Lead technology leverage through building a modular technology services framework and simplifying technology over various product features.

  • Contribute to business strategy by understanding vital business metrics, paying attention to customers and stakeholders, and steering overall product direction.

QUALIFICATIONS

  • Proven experience as an Engineering Director, or a similar leadership role.

  • Proficiency with web development front and back-end technologies, and cloud technologies.

  • Awareness of technological trends that can translate into effective strategies.

  • Understanding of budgets and business planning.

  • Ability to undertake technological analyses and conduct research.

  • Exceptional communication, leadership, and organizational skills.

  • Strategic and analytical thinker with problem-solving aptitude.

  • Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, MBA, or a related field is desirable.

  • At least 10 years of professional experience in software product production with demonstrated results.

  • Extensive experience in managing large-scale software development projects.

  • Exceptional communication skills, ability to explain complex concepts to a diverse audience.

  • Comprehensive understanding of distributed technologies, public cloud technologies, data structures, and algorithms.

WHAT WE OFFER

  • A central role within an inventive and dynamic team.

  • Market-competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.

  • A culture that encourages creativity and diligence.

  • Access to leading-edge tools and technologies.

  • Flexible work schedules and remote work options to promote work-life balance.

COMPANY OVERVIEW

If you're an innovative leader with a passion for engineering and fostering team excellence, we'd love to hear from you. Submit your resume, a cover letter explaining why you're the perfect fit for this role, and a portfolio showcasing your work to joinus@truum.com

At Truum, we value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all team members. We are an equal opportunity employer.