Head of Engineering

HypTechie; Kolkata District; Hybrid; INR 2,500,000 - 3,500,000; Full time

Job summary

HypTechie is seeking a seasoned Head of Engineering to lead their Indian engineering division, based in Kolkata. This role requires a minimum of 10 years in software engineering, including leadership experience. You will drive strategic growth, elevate engineering practices, and ensure the delivery of high-quality, scalable software solutions, while fostering cross-functional collaboration and innovation.

The ideal candidate will have deep knowledge of software architecture, agile methodologies, and excellent communication skills. The position offers a hybrid work model.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years in software engineering, including leadership roles.
• Proven success in delivering complex web-based products.
• Deep knowledge of architecture, software design, security, and performance.
• Strong interpersonal, negotiation, and decision-making skills.
• Excellent English communication (verbal & written).

Responsibilities

• Lead and inspire engineering teams to foster productivity and innovation.
• Ensure delivery of secure, high-performance, and reliable software.
• Align engineering with business objectives and product goals.
• Drive agile methodologies and implement efficiency metrics.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Software Engineering

Agile Methodologies

DevOps Practices

Interpersonal Skills

Job description

Our client is looking for a seasoned and visionary Head of Engineering to lead their Indian engineering division. The ideal candidate will drive strategic growth, elevate engineering practices, and ensure the delivery of high-quality, scalable software solutions. You will serve as a key leadership figure in building an engineering centre of excellence in India.

• Location: Kolkata, India
• Experience: 10+ Years
• Employment Type: Full-Time | Permanent
• Work Mode: Hybrid (Office + Home)

Key Responsibilities:

Team Leadership & Engagement:

• Lead and inspire engineering teams to foster productivity and innovation
• Mentor engineering managers and team leads for continuous growth
• Own workforce planning, recruitment, and retention strategies

Engineering Excellence & Delivery:

• Advance SDLC practices, DevOps culture, CI/CD pipelines, and automated testing
• Drive agile methodologies and implement efficiency metrics
• Champion innovation across tools, technologies, and workflows

Product Quality & Excellence:

• Ensure delivery of secure, high-performance, and reliable software
• Oversee architecture and design of scalable and robust solutions
• Enforce quality assurance, regulatory compliance, and security protocols

Strategic Leadership:

• Expand India’s footprint as a premier global engineering hub
• Align engineering with business objectives, product goals, and global strategy
• Foster cross-functional collaboration across international teams
• Stay ahead of tech trends to maintain a competitive edge

Requirements:

• Minimum 10 years in software engineering, including leadership roles
• Proven success in delivering complex web-based products
• Deep knowledge of architecture, software design, security, and performance
• Experience with agile development, CI/CD, and DevOps best practices
• Strong interpersonal, negotiation, and decision-making skills
• Excellent English communication (verbal & written)