About the Role :
We are seeking a dynamic and highly skilled VP / Engineering Manager with a solid foundation in full-stack development to lead our engineering team. The ideal candidate will combine hands-on technical expertise with exceptional leadership skills to drive innovation, deliver scalable solutions, and ensure engineering excellence.
Key Responsibilities :
- Lead, mentor, and grow engineering teams to deliver high-quality products.
- Define and execute the technology roadmap in alignment with business goals.
- Provide architectural guidance and hands-on contributions to full-stack projects.
- Drive adoption of modern frontend (React, Angular, Vue) and backend (Node.js, Java, Python, Go) frameworks.
- Ensure efficient API design, scalable architecture, and optimized database performance.
- Collaborate closely with product, design, and QA teams to ensure timely releases.
- Implement engineering best practices, including code reviews, CI / CD, and automated testing.
- Stay ahead of emerging trends in full-stack development and bring innovations to the team.
- Manage project timelines, budgets, and resource allocation :
- Bachelor's / Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.
- 6-10 years of professional experience, with strong hands-on expertise in full-stack development.
- Proficiency in modern frontend technologies (React, Angular, or Vue) and backend technologies (Node.js, Java, Python, or Go).
- Strong understanding of REST APIs, GraphQL, and microservices architecture.
- Expertise in relational and NoSQL databases (MySQL, PostgreSQL, MongoDB, etc.).
- Hands-on experience with cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, or Azure) and DevOps tools.
- Proven track record in leading engineering teams and delivering complex projects.
- Excellent problem-solving, communication, and leadership skills.
Preferred Skills :
Experience in startup or high-growth environments.Familiarity with Agile / Scrum methodologies.Prior experience in scaling products for high traffic and large datasets.(ref : hirist.tech)