Head of Software Engineering

Job Description

The head of software engineering leads all engineering teams (software architects, developers, testers), ensuring technical delivery in time, quality and alignment with business goals. They manage hiring, set & control standards (Definition of Ready, Definition of Done, unit test coverage, coding standards), oversee architecture and ensure on‑time delivery across multiple teams or projects.

Key responsibilities include mentoring software engineers and testers, defining technical strategy, coordinating with product and leadership teams, and guiding decisions around tooling, scalability and performance. The role collaborates closely with product management and operations & support teams and contributes to DevOps initiatives with a streamlined CI / CD platform.

With a focus on people leadership, the head sets long‑term platform evolution and aligns engineering with company strategy.

Key Responsibilities

• Work with product and design to align engineering priorities with business strategy, clients’ needs and regulatory requirements (e.g., ISO 17025, GxP).
• Manage and mentor technical leads, architects, engineers and testers, fostering a culture of ownership, results orientation and innovation.
• Review and define software development standards, coding standards, CI / CD and related best practices as part of steering committees.
• Define test strategy to detect defects early, automating unit, integration and performance / stress testing.
• Oversee technical architecture and long‑term platform evolution.
• Lead hiring, performance management and team growth.
• Set goals for delivery timelines, quality benchmarks and system reliability.
• Define efficient, modern pipelines for fast delivery using state‑of‑the‑art infrastructure technologies.
• Implement production monitoring and alerting for proactive maintenance using cost‑efficient solutions.
• Lead engineering ceremonies, including retrospectives and planning.
• Report on delivery velocity, technical risk and progress to leadership.

Performance Measurement

Technologies Involved

Qualifications

Additional Information

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Sustainability

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