Head of Engineering

HypTechie; Kolkata District; Hybrid; INR 4,000,000 - 6,000,000; Full time

Job summary

HypTechie seeks a seasoned Head of Engineering to build and lead the Indian engineering division in Kolkata. You will drive strategic growth, elevate engineering practices, and deliver high-quality, scalable software solutions as a key leadership figure in establishing an engineering centre of excellence in India.

Responsibilities include team leadership, workforce planning, DevOps adoption, architecture oversight, and alignment with global product goals.

Qualifications

• 10+ years in software engineering with leadership experience.
• Proven track record delivering complex web-based products.
• Deep knowledge of architecture, software design, security, and performance.
• Experience with Agile, CI/CD, and DevOps best practices.
• Strong interpersonal, negotiation, and decision-making skills.
• Excellent English communication (verbal & written).

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor engineering teams to foster productivity and innovation.
• Own workforce planning, recruitment, and retention strategies.
• 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.
• 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.

Skills

Leadership

Engineering leadership

CI/CD

DevOps

Agile methods

Strategic thinking

Cross-functional collaboration

English communication

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)