Wadhwani Foundation - Engineering Director (15-18 yrs)

Job Summary :

As an Engineering Director/ Manager, you will play a critical role in driving the development of our backend architecture and ensuring the successful delivery of high-quality, scalable web applications.

You will be responsible for managing and mentoring a team of engineers, defining the technical strategy, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver exceptional user experiences.

Your experience with React.js and other modern backend technologies will be pivotal in guiding the team towards achieving our technical vision.

This role requires a balance of deep technical expertise and strong leadership skills.

You will have the opportunity to shape the technical direction, mentor junior and senior engineers, and build high-performing teams while aligning engineering efforts with business objectives.

Key Responsibilities :

Leadership & Team Management :

- Lead and manage a team of backend engineers, including setting clear goals, providing mentorship, and conducting performance reviews.

- Drive engineering best practices, including coding standards, reviews, and process improvements.

- Collaborate with cross-functional teams (product, design, backend) to deliver seamless, user-focused web applications.

- Foster a culture of innovation, accountability, and continuous learning within the engineering team.

Technical Strategy & Execution :

- Define and drive the technical vision for backend development, with a focus on React.js and related technologies.

- Architect and implement scalable, maintainable, and performant web applications.

- Ensure the backend tech stack is up to date, making informed decisions on the adoption of new frameworks, libraries, and tools.

- Lead the evaluation and integration of new technologies that improve development velocity and enhance the user experience.

Collaboration & Communication :

- Work closely with senior leadership to align engineering initiatives with the company's strategic goals and priorities.

- Communicate technical challenges and solutions effectively to non-technical stakeholders.

- Manage timelines and priorities to ensure on-time delivery of key projects.

Process Improvement & Innovation :

- Continuously improve engineering processes to ensure high efficiency and productivity within the team.

- Champion a culture of innovation, promoting experimentation and continuous improvement in all engineering practices.

- Stay abreast of industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices in backend development.

Required Qualifications :

Experience :

- 15+ years of experience in software engineering, with a strong focus on backend development.

- At least 5 years of recent experience in a leadership or management role, overseeing teams of engineers.

- Expertise in React.js and its ecosystem (e., Redux, Webpack, Babel, etc.

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Proven experience in building, scaling, and maintaining large-scale backend applications.

- Strong background in web technologies including HTML, CSS, JavaScript, TypeScript, and modern JavaScript frameworks.

Leadership & Management :

- Strong leadership abilities, with a track record of building, mentoring, and scaling engineering teams.

- Experience managing and collaborating with cross-functional teams (product managers, UX/UI designers, backend engineers).

- Demonstrated ability to lead complex technical initiatives, manage multiple priorities, and deliver projects on time.

- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence and align stakeholders.

Technical Expertise :

- Deep understanding of backend architecture and design patterns.

- Experience with modern development workflows, CI/CD, testing frameworks, and version control systems (e., Git).

- Familiarity with cloud platforms (e., AWS, Azure) and containerization technologies (e., Docker, Kubernetes) is a plus.

- Strong understanding of web performance optimization, accessibility, and responsive design principles.

Preferred Qualifications :

- Experience with other backend frameworks such as Vue.js, Angular, or Svelte.

- Experience in agile development methodologies (Scrum, Kanban).

- Background in backend development or full-stack engineering.

- Experience with performance monitoring tools (e., Lighthouse, Webpagetest, etc.

- Experience in leading teams in a remote or hybrid environment