Head of Engineering

As the Head of Engineering, you will play a crucial role in shaping our technical team and ensuring our technological solutions continually satisfy our clients. We are seeking a strategic leader, skilled in navigating IT strategy and proficient in managing challenges effectively. If you are dedicated to guiding a team, have a sharp technical mind, proven leadership skills, and are willing to face challenges head-on - we'd like to hear from you!

In this role, you will

- Collaborate with the Head of Business Unit to achieve the financial targets of the unit

- Take responsibility for the overall performance of the unit and continuously seek ways to improve it

- Work with the Head of Business Unit to define the technical direction and identity of the unit

- Hire, mentor, and develop team members while collaborating with them on personal and career growth

- Design and implement an IT strategy that enables the team to grow and work efficiently

- Stay informed about technological innovations and prepare cost-effective plans for implementing new solutions in the unit

- Organize project kick-offs and ensure released projects adhere to NFQ global infrastructure standards

- Address technical issues within the unit and with clients, identify technical risks, and implement preventive measures

- Take ultimate responsibility for technical and architectural solutions for all team projects

- Provide technical guidance to engineering teams

- Actively participate in new customer landing processes

- Identify technical business opportunities for existing clients by analyzing their technologies and proposing the most effective, value-driven solutions

What you will bring

- Knowledge of the PHP ecosystem (or other object-oriented programming languages such as .NET or Java)

- Proven experience in managing technical teams, establishing processes, driving change, creating career development plans, resolving conflicts, mentoring team members, and monitoring team performance

- Proven ability to ensure the delivery of high-quality services while aligning teams and processes to exceed customer expectations

- Experience coordinating complex business project deliveries and other key initiatives

- Strong leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills

- Solid understanding of the technical architectures of complex and scalable systems

- Ability to see the big picture and understand the purpose behind the team’s work

- Exceptional problem-solving skills with a focus on driving effective solutions

- A growth-oriented mindset with a dedication to developing others

- Proficient in effective written and verbal communication with high-quality presentation skills in both Lithuanian and English

What we offer

- A working culture that is high performing, ambitious, collaborative and fun

- Health insurance

- Flexible working hours

- Bonus for referrals

- Employee-led workshops and office perks

- Extra vacation days: 2 after working at NFQ for two years and 4 after four years on our team

- Unlimited WFH (work from home) policy

- For those who dream of traveling: WFA (work from anywhere) possibilities in NFQ - approved countries

Salary range: € 5600 - 8400 gross / month + motivational system
 
 
If you have any questions, please contact me at [email protected] or via Linkedin
 
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