Head of Engineering JatApp. Tasks. Technical Vision:. Define the technological roadmap that aligns with our company's vision and drives innovation. Research and champion new technologies for our products, ensuring we stay ahead of the curve. Choose the optimal tech stack for new products and evaluate the need for migrating existing systems to new technologies. Establish consistent technical approaches across all products to enhance efficiency and maintainability. Create templates and best practices for the rapid launch of new products. Strategic Leadership:. Collaborate with the CEO to transform business objectives into actionable technical plans. Actively participate in product discovery processes, providing technical insights and feasibility assessments. Justify technical decisions from a business perspective, demonstrating their impact on our goals. Foster specialized technical expertise within the engineering team. Participate in strategic product development meetings, shaping the direction of our products. Effectively articulate and promote the technical vision to unit leaders and stakeholders. Operational management:. Streamline interactions between engineering teams and other units. Establish and implement metrics to measure team effectiveness and track progress. Develop and maintain technical dashboards to provide insights into system performance and identify potential issues. Optimize resources and processes to ensure efficient engineering delivery of our products. Proactively plan for and manage risks in the development process, documenting procedures to ensure smooth execution. Team development:. Guide and mentor technical leaders, fostering their growth and empowering them to excel. Support and enhance the team's skills through workshops and training opportunities. Create the conditions for successful scaling of our engineering teams as we grow. Implement best practices in software development to ensure high-quality code and efficient workflows. Requirements. At least 5 years of experience in software development with more than 3 years managing technical teams (Team Lead, Engineering Manager, etc.). A track record of success in a startup environment as a Tech Lead, CTO, or Engineering Manager. Experience managing distributed teams and sub-teams, demonstrating strong leadership and delegation skills. A solid technical background, particularly in backend development, with knowledge of SDLC, DevOps principles, and development methodologies. Excellent planning, resource management, and task delegation skills. Highly developed communication and presentation skills, enabling you to articulate technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences clearly. Proven experience in delivery management and process documentation. Experience creating and implementing technical metrics to track progress and identify areas for improvement. A knack for standardizing development processes to enhance efficiency and consistency. Ability to make informed decisions based on data analysis and insights. A passion for exploring new technologies and staying ahead of industry trends. Startup mindset: Embrace a startup mentality, characterized by adaptability and agility. A forward-thinking approach to problem-solving, with the ability to anticipate challenges and identify opportunities. The ability to explain complex technical concepts in simple terms, ensuring everyone understands the "why" behind decisions. Will be a plus:. Experience rapidly scaling a team or product from scratch or through significant growth phases. Experience restructuring technical teams to optimize performance and efficiency. Knowledge of current technological trends and their potential impact on our business. Familiarity with ML, AI, high-load projects, and cloud technologies. Experience with mobile app development. About the company. JatApp. is an IT product company that creates valuable high-tech products used daily by millions worldwide.
Head of Engineering at JatApp