Director Engineering

Looking for a Director of Engineering in Lahore.

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About the company we're hiring for Currently:

The company is a subscription e-commerce company for consumer tech. Every day, we set out to create a new standard for connectivity and access to the best technology tools for all.

Keeping ahead of the curve of consumer behavior, we offer our subscribers continuous access to the latest tech, with the flexibility to upgrade, switch brands, and return their devices all for a lower monthly cost than buying the same device.

Our proprietary devices services platform allows us to power the entire ecosystem, allowing us to build a circular economy by reusing, reselling, and recycling devices.

Established in 2016, as the first company of its kind, our team has grown to over 130 employees. Over the last 5 years, they have managed over 1 million service subscriptions across 25 cities, reaching 70% of GCC population and serving over 300K users, making us the largest device services platform in the GCC.

Founded in Dubai, a leading consumer electronics trading hub and home to the world's busiest international airport, we have access to world-class talent, over 3 billion prospective customers, and some of the largest used device markets globally.

Specialties

Device Protection, Super Warranty, OEM, B2B, Mobile After Sales Services, subscription, e-commerce, fintech, and insure-tech

Company Strength: 100+

Job Description:

Job Purpose:

The purpose of this role is to act as a liaison between the engineering team and senior management, providing regular updates on project status, resource requirements, and technical challenges. The role entails shaping engineering strategy, overseeing product development, ensuring top quality services, and fostering innovation. Responsibilities include team leadership, roadmap execution, collaboration across functions, adoption of best practices, stakeholder management, and staying abreast of emerging technology..

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage the distributed engineering teams across various time zones, overseeing recruitment, training, and performance management.
• Develop and implement strategic plans for the engineering department in alignment with the company's goals and objectives.
• Drive product development, IT governance, and security initiatives from concept to launch, ensuring timely delivery and adherence to quality standards.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including product management, finance & analytics, and operations, to define project requirements and priorities.
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to team members, fostering a culture of innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
• Oversee the architecture and design of software systems, ensuring scalability, reliability, and security.
• Monitor project progress, identify risks, and implement mitigation strategies to ensure successful project delivery.
• Stay abreast of emerging technologies and industry trends, recommending new tools and methodologies to enhance the engineering process.
• Establish and maintain engineering best practices, standards, and processes to optimize efficiency and productivity.

Key Competencies/Skills:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field. Advanced degree preferred.
• Proven track record of 8+ years of experience in software engineering, with at least 3 years in a leadership role.
• Extensive experience (FinTech is preferable) in leading and managing engineering teams, delivering complex technical projects, and driving product development initiatives.
• Strong technical expertise in project management, software architecture, cloud computing, CRM solutions, and data analytics, with a deep understanding of algorithms, models, and frameworks.
• Professional experience in Web development, Suite CRM, Odoo, Zendesk, Web APIs, AWS, Jira and agile methodologies.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across teams and stakeholders.
• Professional certifications in project management or engineering leadership is a plus.

Working Days: Monday - Friday

Working Timings: 10 AM - 7 PM

Work Mode: Onsite

Experience: 10+years

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