This firm is a significant player in the global SAAS sector, with a large international customer base. The company has a strong commitment to innovation and quality, with its products and services recognised worldwide.
Job DescriptionBuild, lead, and mentor a high-performing, diverse engineering team. Shape and further grow the function to deliver a world class solution.Oversee the development and delivery of scalable, reliable, and high-quality SaaS products, incl. a migration strategy for legacy products.Drive innovation to deliver exceptional user experiences and stay ahead of market trends.Implement best practices for software development, CI/CD, QA, and DevOps.Put the company on a path to adopt Agile.Ensure the performance, scalability, and reliability of SaaS platforms and infrastructure.Monitor and optimise engineering processes for efficiency and cost-effectiveness.Establish and maintain secure development practices to protect customer data and systems.Ensure compliance with relevant industry standards and regulations.Proactively address risks and implement robust disaster recovery plans.Plan and manage engineering budgets, ensuring efficient resource allocation.Rationalise, evaluate and implement technology tools and platforms that align with business goals. There is a legacy tech stack in place that needs a fresh look.Stay current with industry trends, emerging technologies, and competitor developments.Represent the company as a technical thought leader in the SaaS community and at industry events.The Successful ApplicantProven background in leading engineering teams in a SaaS environment at Director/VP level or above.Strong background in software development, architecture, and scalable system design.Deep understanding of cloud technologies, micro services, DevOps, and CI/CD pipelines.AWS experience is ESSENTIALExpertise in ensuring security, compliance, and data privacy within software productsDemonstrated ability to lead and scale engineering teams in high-growth environments, having operated as an Architect for a SaaS solution at some stage in your career.
It would also be beneficial to have knowledge of metrics-driven product development and iterative methodologies, Agile proficiency preferred.
Preferred
Please NOTE - this role is based in Surrey, with international travel to Asia, and the US. You will need to live within a commutable distance of Surrey.
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