Director of Engineering

About the job

servicePath™ is an innovative provider of commercial software for IT Service Providers, specifically managed Services and Cloud Computing providers.

Job Description

As the Engineering Director at servicePath, you will lead a dynamic team of developers, driving the development and maintenance of state-of-the-art enterprise-level .NET applications. You will play a key role in instilling a culture of quality and innovation, ensuring that we continually advance our offerings and exceed industry standards.

Position Details

Job Title: Engineering Director
Department: Engineering
Reports To: Chief Technology Officer (CTO)
Shift: Day Shifts
Employment Type: Full-Time
Location: Dubai, UAE

Role Objectives

Technical Leadership: Collaborate with project managers, business analysts, and stakeholders to define and execute project scopes, while ensuring adherence to coding standards and best practices. Oversee the planning, prioritization, and delegation of tasks, participate in code reviews, unit testing, and debugging, and maintain comprehensive technical documentation to guarantee the timely delivery of high-quality software solutions.

Team Management: Direct and manage multiple teams of developers based in Dubai, Pakistan, and Philippines to deliver superior software solutions on schedule. Foster a culture that emphasizes quality, innovation, and continuous improvement.

Collaboration: Work closely with project managers, business analysts, and stakeholders to clearly define project scopes, requirements, and timelines. Ensure seamless integration and alignment with business goals.

Skill Development: Mentor team members and develop their technical, professional, and leadership skills. Strive to build a team of leaders who can independently drive sections of our technology agenda.

Quality Assurance: Uphold high standards in coding, architecture, and processes. Lead the end-to-end release management process to ensure smooth and efficient software deployments.

Innovation and Problem-Solving: Stay abreast of industry trends and emerging technologies to incorporate new ideas into projects. Encourage a mindset of innovation and excellent problem-solving skills within the team.

Reporting and Communication: Provide regular updates to senior management and all stakeholders about project progress, challenges, and strategic direction.

Key Competencies and Experience

Minimum Requirements:

• 10+ years of experience in software development, with a strong background in .NET technologies.
• 5+ years of leadership experience in managing development teams.

Core Competencies:

• Expertise in .NET Framework, C#, ASP.NET, MVC, Web API, Angular, and JavaScript.
• Proficiency in OO design.
• Strong grasp of Agile/Scrum methodologies.
• Outstanding communication, collaboration, and leadership skills.
• Demonstrated ability to deliver high-quality software solutions on time and within budget.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Knowledge of CRM/CPQ/Sales Management business systems.
• Experience in the technology or managed services industries.
• Proficiency with Raven DB or other NoSQL databases.

Personal Qualities:

• Curious and innovative mindset with a strong desire to challenge the status quo.
• Exceptional problem-solving skills, with a focus on practical, strategic solutions.
• Commitment to developing managers and fostering leadership skills across teams.
• Desire to travel to be with your teams.