Director, Engineering

Strategy; Chennai District; On-site; INR 4,000,000 - 7,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Strategy is seeking a Director of Engineering to define and execute the technical vision for enterprise-scale platforms spanning backend systems, modern web apps, and data ecosystems. You will lead architecture governance, cloud modernization, and scalable data integration with Snowflake and Databricks.

Hands-on coding in Java/Spring Boot is required, and you will regularly write and review production-quality code while guiding multiple teams toward engineering excellence.

Qualifications

• Hands-on programming with Java/Spring Boot and microservices.
• Strong React frontend architecture knowledge.
• Enterprise cloud architecture experience across AWS/Azure/GCP.
• Experience with Snowflake and Databricks ecosystems.
• AI/ML integration strategy experience and BI/analytics leadership.

Responsibilities

• Define multi-year engineering strategy aligned to business objectives.
• Lead multiple engineering teams (frontend, backend, data integration).
• Establish delivery governance, KPIs, and operational excellence standards.
• Drive cloud-native transformation and data platform integration (Snowflake and Databricks).
• Ensure security, compliance, and observability across platforms.

Skills

Java Spring Boot

Microservices

React Architecture

Cloud Architecture

Snowflake/Databricks

AI/ML integration

BI/Analytics leadership

Job description

Company Description

Strategy (Nasdaq: MSTR) is at the forefront of transforming organizations into intelligent enterprises through data-driven innovation. We don't just follow trends—we set them and drive change. As a market leader in enterprise analytics and AI software, we've pioneered the BI and analytics space, empowering people to make better decisions and revolutionizing how businesses operate. We are now also at the forefront of AI disruption, providing data via our enterprise semantic layer to AI agents, tools, and platforms.

But that's not all. Strategy is also leading a groundbreaking shift in digital assets, adopting bitcoin as our primary treasury reserve asset in 2020. Since then, we have issued innovative bitcoin-backed securities and have been the leader in bitcoin treasury companies. This visionary move has helped us build a fortress balance sheet, and is solidifying our position as a forward-thinking, innovative force in the market.

Our people are the core of our success. At Strategy, you'll join a team of smart, creative minds working on dynamic projects with cutting-edge technologies. We thrive on curiosity, innovation, and a relentless pursuit of excellence.

Our corporate values—bold, agile, engaged, impactful, and united—are the foundation of our culture. As we lead the charge into the new era of AI and financial innovation, we foster an environment where every employee's contributions are recognized and valued.

Join us and be part of an organization that lives and breathes innovation every day. At Strategy, you're not just another employee, you're a crucial part of a mission to push the boundaries of analytics and redefine financial investment.

Job Description

Role Overview: The Director of Engineering will define and execute the technical vision for enterprise-scale platforms spanning backend systems, modern web applications, and data ecosystems. This role is accountable for architecture governance, engineering excellence, cloud modernization, and scalable data platform integration (Snowflake and Databricks).

Hands-on programming experience is an absolute must for this role. The successful candidate must be able to write, read, debug, and maintain production-quality code independently. Candidates should be comfortable working directly in code on a regular basis and demonstrating their programming skills during the hiring process.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic & Organizational Leadership

• Define multi-year engineering strategy aligned to business objectives.


• Lead multiple engineering teams (frontend, backend, data integration).


• Establish delivery governance, KPIs, and operational excellence standards.


• Build leadership bench strength (Managers, Architects, Principals).

Technical & Architecture Leadership

• Own Java-based microservices and distributed system architecture.


• Define scalable React frontend architecture standards.


• Drive cloud-native transformation (AWS/Azure/GCP).


• Oversee Snowflake data warehousing and Databricks data processing integration.


• Establish security, compliance, and observability standards.

Operational Excellence

• Improve deployment frequency, release quality, and platform reliability.


• Drive DevOps maturity, automation, and CI/CD best practices.


• Align engineering with AI-driven product evolution and BI strategy.

Required Expertise

• Deep expertise in Java (Spring Boot, microservices, concurrency).


• Strong React platform architecture knowledge.


• Enterprise cloud architecture experience.


• Strong understanding of Snowflake and Databricks ecosystems.

Preferred

• AI/ML integration strategy experience.


• Enterprise BI and analytics leadership.

Additional Information

The recruitment process includes online assessments as a first step - we send them via e‑mail, please check also your SPAM folder.

Work Location: Strategy Chennai office — full-time, Monday to Friday