About Our Client
Our client is a global leader in payment technology, renowned for driving innovative digital payment solutions that empower businesses to accelerate their growth securely and efficiently. With a robust platform and an unwavering commitment to technological advancement, they have become a trusted partner for merchants worldwide.
About the Role
Our client is seeking an Engineering Director to lead their merchant-facing engineering teams responsible for APIs, payment pages, portals, configuration interfaces, and more. This is a business-oriented leadership role focused on driving outcomes, creating value, and fostering collaboration between engineering and product teams. In this role, you will be instrumental in coaching first-level engineering managers and ensuring the team is aligned with broader business goals.
Key Responsibilities
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Team Leadership:
Lead an engineering organization of approximately 40+ individuals, managing and mentoring engineering managers while fostering their professional growth. -
Product Partnership:
Collaborate with product managers to build high-performing, product-led delivery teams that consistently deliver tangible value to merchants. -
Business-Focused Engineering:
Promote engineering practices that are aligned with business outcomes, ensuring teams remain focused on delivering merchant value. -
Cross-Functional Collaboration:
Drive close collaboration with design teams to create cohesive, user-friendly solutions that meet market demands. -
Process Improvement:
Establish and refine best practices for Agile and DevOps workflows across the engineering teams. -
Coaching & Development:
Act as a mentor to first-level engineering managers, helping them evolve into strong leaders who drive results and empower their teams.
Key Requirements
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Leadership Experience:
Proven experience as an Engineering Manager or Director, with several years managing engineering managers and leading large teams (40+ individuals). -
Technical Proficiency:
A strong affinity with full-stack development, encompassing both frontend and backend systems. -
Product-Led Mindset:
Demonstrated experience in a product-led environment, with a proven track record of building strong delivery teams. -
Agile & DevOps Expertise:
Solid knowledge of Agile and DevOps principles, with a successful history of implementing these methodologies in engineering teams. -
Coaching Skills:
Excellent mentoring abilities to develop leadership within the engineering management team. -
Innovative Perspective:
A non-traditional, refreshing approach with a business-focused mindset and the ability to align technical teams to deliver substantial business value.
Why Join Them?
This is a unique opportunity to shape the future of merchant-facing products while leading a talented team of engineers in a dynamic, fast-paced environment. If you are a strategic thinker, an inspiring leader, and passionate about delivering business value through engineering, our client would love to hear from you.
