Director- Software Engineering

Vagaro; India; On-site; INR 4,000,000 - 8,000,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Medical insurance

Flexible schedule

5-day work week

Learning resources

Leave encashment

Maternity benefits

Job summary

Vagaro is seeking a seasoned Director of Software Engineering in Ahmedabad to lead large engineering teams delivering scalable, cloud-based wellness industry solutions. You will drive architecture transformation, establish standards, and ensure secure, high-performing software throughout rapid growth.

You will partner with Product, Design, QA, and Ops, mentoring teams across frontend, backend, mobile, and DevOps while maintaining ownership, quality, and accountability in all deliveries.

Qualifications

• Strong experience leading large engineering teams and shaping architecture.
• Experience transitioning from monolithic to microservices architecture.
• Proven ability to deliver high-quality, scalable and secure software.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor multiple engineering teams (frontend, backend, mobile, DevOps).
• Drive transition from monolithic systems to microservices architecture.
• Own end-to-end delivery of multiple high-impact projects with quality and security.
• Ensure releases meet performance and security standards; drive zero-downtime releases.
• Monitor roadmap progress and ensure on-time delivery.
• Enforce secure coding practices and vulnerability management; automated testing.
• Collaborate with Product, Design, QA, and Operations; coordinate with US/India teams.

Skills

.NET Core

Microservices

API architecture

ReactJS

Mobile platforms

Azure

SQL Server

MongoDB

Redis

Distributed systems

Performance tuning

CI/CD pipelines

Azure DevOps

GitHub Actions

Agile / Scrum

Release management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science / IT

Tools

Azure DevOps

GitHub Actions

SonarQube

CodeQL

MongoDB

Redis

Job description

About the Company

Vagaro is a global leader in cloud-based business management software, serving the salon, spa, beauty, fitness, and wellness industries. Our platform enables businesses to manage scheduling, payments, marketing, and operations from one centralized system.

We are a rapidly growing, product-led company transforming how wellness businesses operate and connect with their customers.

Why Join Us

• 5-day work week & flexible schedule
• Fun Fridays, Tech sessions & cultural events
• Learning resources & gaming zones
• Annual bonus & recognition programs
• Leave encashment & maternity benefits
• 15 Paid Leaves + 11 Holidays
• Comprehensive family medical insurance

Role: Director of Software Engineering

Location: Ahmedabad (Work from Office)

Education: Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Technology, or related field

Role Overview

We are seeking a highly experienced Director of Software Engineering to lead large-scale engineering teams, drive architecture transformation, and ensure high-quality, scalable, and secure software delivery. This role requires a strong blend of technical depth, leadership excellence, and execution discipline to support high-growth platforms serving millions of users.

Key Responsibilities

1. Engineering Leadership

• Lead and mentor multiple engineering teams (frontend, backend, mobile, DevOps)
• Work closely with Delivery Heads, Architects, and Product leadership
• Drive engineering culture focused on ownership, quality, and accountability
• Establish clear KPIs and performance frameworks for teams

2. Architecture & Technology Strategy

• Drive transition from monolithic systems to microservices architecture
• Ensure systems are scalable, resilient, and high performing
• Define and enforce engineering standards, design patterns, and best practices
• Review and approve architecture, deployment, and API designs

3. Execution & Delivery

• Own end-to-end delivery of multiple high-impact projects
• Ensure releases meet quality, performance, and security standards
• Drive release governance with zero production downtime goals
• Monitor progress across roadmap and ensure on‑time delivery

4. Performance & Optimization

• Ensure systems meet high-performance benchmarks (near 0‑second load experience)
• Lead initiatives for cost optimization (Cloud, infra, API efficiency)
• Monitor system health using tools like Application Insights, Logs, etc.
• Identify and resolve bottlenecks across platform layers

5. Quality, Security & Compliance

• Enforce secure coding practices and vulnerability management
• Ensure automated testing (unit, integration, E2E) is in place
• Drive compliance with SOC2, PCI, and security standards
• Implement robust code review, CI/CD, and quality gates

6. Cross-functional Collaboration

• Partner with Product, Design, QA, and Operations teams
• Work with global teams (US/India) to align delivery timelines
• Provide regular updates to leadership (CPTO, VP Engineering)

7. Team Building & Scaling

• Hire, develop, and retain top engineering talent
• Define career paths, succession planning, and skill development
• Promote a culture of continuous learning and innovation

Required Skills & Expertise

Technical

• Strong experience in .NET Core / Microservices / API architecture
• Experience with ReactJS, Mobile platforms, and modern frontend architecture
• Deep understanding of cloud platforms (Azure preferred)
• Experience with SQL Server, NoSQL (MongoDB), caching (Redis)
• Knowledge of distributed systems, scalability, and performance tuning

Leadership

• Proven experience managing 50+ engineers across teams
• Strong decision-making and problem-solving skills
• Ability to drive high-performance, execution-focused teams
• Experience handling production incidents and large-scale systems

Process & Tools

• Experience with CI/CD pipelines (Azure DevOps / GitHub Actions)
• Familiarity with code quality tools (SonarQube, CodeQL)
• Experience with Agile / Scrum / Release management frameworks

If you are someone who loves to bring a strong sense of ownership and a vision for scalable engineering, we would value a discussion.