Engineering Leader | Distribution

RateGain; Dadri; On-site; INR 2,500,000 - 3,500,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology company in India seeks a Senior Vice President of Engineering to drive product development and lead engineering teams. The ideal candidate will have over 18 years of experience, including 10 in leadership, and a strong background in software engineering, microservices, and cloud technologies, especially AWS. This role involves strategic direction, collaboration with senior leadership, and innovation to enhance product delivery and client engagement.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 18 years of progressive experience in software engineering.
• At least 10 years in a leadership role.
• Strong knowledge in microservices architecture.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor engineering teams to deliver high-quality products.
• Drive the execution of the technology roadmap aligned with business goals.
• Oversee design and deployment of scalable microservices.

Skills

Leadership in software engineering

Microservices architecture

Cloud platforms (AWS)

Collaboration

B2B customer engagement

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or Engineering

Advanced degree preferred

Job description

Founded in 2004 and headquartered in India, RateGain Travel Technologies Limited (NSE,BSE: RateGain) is a provider of SaaS solutions and one of the world’s largest processors of electronic transactions and price points for travel and hospitality. It works in more than 100 countries with its 2,200+ customers—including 8 Fortune500 companies, 23 out of top 30 hotel chains, 25 out of top 30 OTAs, all top 10 car rentals, and some of the largest travel management companies, cruise lines, and airlines—to help them accelerate revenue generation.

Our Vision:

To offer an integrated technology platform powered by artificial intelligence enabling our customers to increase their revenue through guest acquisition, retention and wallet share expansion.

Purpose of the role

We are seeking a highly experienced and visionary Senior Vice President of Engineering to lead our engineering teams and drive the development of our cutting‑edge products. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in technology leadership, with a proven track record of successfully managing multiple products and teams.

Responsibilities:

• Provide strategic leadership and direction to our engineering department, ensuring the successful delivery of high-quality products and solutions.
• Lead and mentor a team of talented engineers, fostering a culture of collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement.
• Drive the development and execution of our technology roadmap, aligning it with our business goals and objectives.
• Collaborate closely with senior leadership to define and implement the overall engineering strategy and vision.
• Oversee the design, development, and deployment of scalable and high-performance microservices and high-transaction systems.
• Leverage your expertise in cloud platforms, particularly AWS, to optimize our infrastructure and ensure seamless scalability and reliability.
• Work closely with cross-functional teams to understand customer needs, prioritize feature development, and deliver exceptional user experiences.
• Engage with large enterprise customers in a B2B environment, leveraging your experience to address their unique requirements and deliver value-added solutions.
• Stay abreast of industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices, and apply them to drive innovation and maintain our competitive edge.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field. Advanced degree preferred.
• 18+ years of progressive experience in software engineering, with at least 10 years in a leadership role.
• Proven experience leading multiple product development teams in a fast-paced, agile environment.
• Strong knowledge and expertise in microservices architecture and designing high-transaction systems.
• Extensive experience with cloud platforms, particularly AWS, including infrastructure setup, optimization, and scalability.
• Exceptional collaboration and communication skills, with the ability to work effectively with senior leadership and cross-functional teams.
• Previous experience working with large enterprise customers in a B2B environment is highly desirable.
• Strong business acumen, with the ability to align technical initiatives with organizational goals and customer needs.
• Demonstrated ability to drive innovation, solve complex technical challenges, and deliver results.

If you are a dynamic and collaborative leader with a passion for technology and a desire to make a significant impact, we would love to hear from you. Join our team and be a key driver in shaping the future of our organization through innovation and engineering excellence.

Equal Opportunity Employer

We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status