Head of Engineering

DBSync Inc; United States; Remote; USD 42,000 - 84,000; Full time

Job summary

DBSync is seeking a Head of Engineering in Bangalore (Remote) to lead development, support, implementation and external partners. You will work with CEO/CTO to guide technology strategy and business decisions.

You will manage projects, lead engineers, ensure secure, scalable software, implement agile processes, mentor staff, and set department standards to deliver high-quality solutions for cloud/data integration.

Qualifications

• 8–10 years of engineering leadership experience.
• Hands-on in Java, Bootstrap, jQuery, and cloud platforms.
• Experience with Docker, Kubernetes, and microservices.
• BSc/BA in CS or Eng; MS/MBA a plus.
• Ability to lead multiple projects and mentor staff.

Responsibilities

• Manage multiple projects and ensure on-time, on-budget delivery.
• Lead engineers and provide guidance on technical issues.
• Collaborate with product, design, and support teams to ensure smooth product development and delivery.
• Enforce coding standards, security, and best practices.
• Hire, train, and mentor engineers and staff.
• Evaluate new technologies to improve processes.
• Build relationships with vendors and partners.
• Deliver at least two end-to-end projects.
• Oversee full SDLC for a team in Agile.
• Lead staff to implement clients efficiently; ensure quality and security.
• Mentor staff for career development and training.
• Develop department standards and procedures.
• Suggest efficient upgrade implementations.
• Evaluate progress and report results.

Skills

Java

Bootstrap

jQuery

AWS

Multi-tenant

Scalability

Cloud proficiency

Full stack

Leadership

Communication

Education

BSc/BA in CS/Engineering

MS/MBA or related

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

DevOps tooling

Container orchestration

Job description

You

Are passionate about technology, wake up every morning to experiment, learn and develop new solutions!

You Will

• Work on latest edge Cloud computing to solve difficult, manual and repeatable tasks for users adopting Cloud technologies like AWS, Salesforce, Microsoft and more
• Use the latest trends on building SaaS applications using multitenancy, scalability large data volumes / Big Data and more
• Develop and expand our portfolio to support most popular Cloud apps (200+)
• Develop understanding of not just software development, but also how to design, develop and launch a product from concept to high customer use.

About Us

At DBSync we provide opportunity to use technology that creates innovative and next generation data integration products which helps our employees to cultivate their creativity and sense of belonging. DBSync is a leading provider for data integration and Data warehousing services for both cloud/SAAS-based-on-demand applications. We were incubated by Salesforce.com (as a part of Avankia), before getting spunned off as a separate company. DBSync provides data integration as a SAAS-based, Standalone or hosted integration at a competitive price with a plethora of benefits for business users.

Our main motto is to provide a strong foundation for businesses in solving complex problems and automating their workflows while acting as a pillar of support for all their data integrations needs. At DBSync we encourage innovation and creativity and our team is diverse comprising of a nice mix of cultural blends. We are a family where each talent is recognised and honed for the best of the individual and the company as a whole. We maintain a very professional, learn and excel vision with a hint of a start-up-like environment making each individual feel important and responsible with an equal opportunity to grow to the sky’s limit!

If you have a spirit of enthusiasm to grow beyond horizons, a determination to work hard, confidence to achieve success and influence future visions and products and be a successful part of the next gen trend, DBSync is the place for you!

Our Value System

• We genuinely care
• We do not waste time on manual or mundane task
• We have a fun environment
• We own it
• We are experts on what we do
• We win together

DBSync has been:

• We have been rated 4.7 / 5 on G2. We have got around 125 reviews in 2023.
• Based on the reviews G2 has awarded DBSync following badges.
• Best Relationship- Winter 2024
• Leader Americas Winter 2024
• Best Results - Winter 2024
• Best Usability - Winter 2024

About the Role

We are looking for a candidate who will be responsible for working directly with development, support, implementation, and other internal teams as well as external vendors and clients. The Head of Engineering will be responsible for overseeing and managing all aspects of the engineering department within the organization. This role requires strong leadership skills, technical expertise, and a strategic mindset to drive innovation and ensure the successful delivery of engineering projects.

You will work directly with the CEO/CTO and will act as both a technology and business expert, making decisions that will impact the current and future operations of the company.

Roles and Responsibilities:

• Manage multiple engineering projects and ensure successful delivery of products on time and within budget
• Lead a team of engineers and provide guidance on technical issues
• Collaborate with other teams such as product, design, and customer support to ensure smooth product development and delivery
• Ensure coding standards, best practices, and security protocols are followed by the team
• Hire, train, and mentor engineers and support staff
• Evaluate and recommend new technologies and methodologies to improve the engineering process
• Build and maintain strong relationships with vendors and partners to ensure projects are completed successfully
• Must have successfully delivered at least two projects end-to-end.
• Oversight of the full software development lifecycle required for a group of developers and testers in an agile environment.
• Leading staff to implement clients in the most efficient, time driven manner. The manager is responsible for the total quality of the technical deliverables in their domain, making sure that they are secure, defect-free.
• Mentoring technical staff during projects to ensure continuous improvement. Includes working with each resource to define and act upon career paths and obtain appropriate training. Is responsible for the hiring, training, staff development, performance appraisals, corrective action and pay review of technical personnel.
• Developing and establishing department standards and procedures.
• Recommends the most efficient ways to ensure best implementation practices of new upgraded products.
• Evaluates and reports progress and results.

Skills and Qualifications Required:

• Must have hands-on experience in Java, Front end technologies like Bootstrap, jQuery, AWS, Modular software development, multi-tenant architecture and highly scalable systems.
• Proficient with cloud technologies (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud).
• Must have a minimum of 8-10 years of experience demonstrating required skills and competencies in engineering
• BSc/BA in Computer Science, Engineering or a related field; MS/MBA or other relevant graduate degree is a plus.
• Must have hands on Full stack architecture experience
• Have in-depth conceptual functional and non-functional knowledge of Docker Containers, Kubernetes Cluster management and orchestration, microservice architectures, DevOps practices and tooling.
• Previous leadership or management experience required
• Strong communication skills are a requirement, as this position must build consensus with numerous internal and external resources and effectively influence the technical direction of projects in order to be successful.
• Ability to determine the best implementation approach/methodology for assigned project(s) based on established guidelines and best practices and determine appropriate strategy for ensuring desired objectives.
• Must be very flexible with learning new technology quickly.

Location: Bangalore (Remote)

Shift Timings: U.K. Shift (1:30 PM IST - 10:30 PM IST)

For more information about DBSync, visit www.mydbsync.com.

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