Head of Engineering- SAAS - Hyderabad

About the Role :

We are seeking a highly experienced and technically strong

Head of Engineering

to lead and scale engineering function for our Client.

You will be responsible for setting the technical vision, driving engineering excellence, and building a high-performing engineering team to deliver scalable and robust solutions.

Key Responsibilities :

Lead the entire engineering organization across backend, frontend, DevOps, and QA functions.

Drive system architecture and technical strategy aligned with business goals.

Architect and guide development of scalable applications using

Java

and

Python .

Set and enforce engineering best practices (code quality, CI / CD, test coverage, documentation).

Collaborate closely with Product, Design, and Data Science teams for feature development and delivery.

Lead recruitment, mentoring, and performance management of engineering teams.

Ensure availability, performance, security, and scalability of production systems.

Establish and track key engineering KPIs to drive continuous improvement.

Required Qualifications :

B.Tech / M.Tech in Computer Science or related field

15+ years of experience in software development; 5+ years in engineering leadership roles.

Proven expertise in

Java

and

Python , with deep architectural understanding.

Strong knowledge of system design, data structures, algorithms, and object-oriented programming.

Hands-on experience with microservices architecture and RESTful APIs.

Proficient in cloud platforms (AWS / GCP / Azure), containerization (Docker, Kubernetes), and CI / CD pipelines.

Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.

Ability to make high-quality technical decisions in a fast-paced environment.