Job Description

This role is for one of our clients

Industry: E-learning
Seniority level: Mid-Senior level

Min Experience: 3 years
Location: Chandigarh, India
JobType: full-time
We're looking for an experienced and visionary

Director of Engineering

to lead our technology function and shape the next phase of product and platform innovation. This role demands a balance of strategic thinking, hands-on technical expertise, and people leadership. You'll be responsible for driving engineering excellence, building scalable systems, and aligning technology strategy with business growth.

Key Responsibilities

1. Technology Vision & Strategy

Define and execute a forward-looking engineering strategy aligned with the company's product roadmap and long-term vision.
Establish a clear technical direction, ensuring the adoption of best practices in architecture, performance, and reliability.
Drive innovation by exploring emerging technologies and evaluating their potential for business impact.

2. Team Leadership & Development

Lead, mentor, and grow a high-performing engineering organization across multiple teams and functions.
Create a strong culture of ownership, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
Implement effective hiring, onboarding, and development programs to nurture engineering talent.

3. Engineering Delivery & Execution

Oversee the end-to-end delivery of software products -- from planning and design to deployment and post-launch monitoring.
Ensure timely, high-quality releases through robust CI/CD, testing automation, and agile delivery processes.
Establish metrics and processes to measure engineering performance, efficiency, and impact.

4. Architecture & Scalability

Lead architectural design and system-level decision-making to ensure scalability, reliability, and cost efficiency.
Promote modern software development practices including microservices, containerization, and cloud-native infrastructure.
Partner with product and design teams to deliver seamless, user-centric experiences.

5. Collaboration & Stakeholder Management

Work closely with executive leadership to translate business strategy into actionable engineering initiatives.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams (Product, Data, DevOps, QA, and Design) to deliver integrated solutions.
Communicate technical insights, trade-offs, and opportunities effectively across all levels of the organization.

Required Skills & Experience

8-15 years of total experience

in software engineering, with

3+ years in a leadership role

(Engineering Manager, Director, or Head of Engineering).
Strong technical foundation with experience in

backend systems, distributed architectures, and modern web technologies.

Proven track record of

scaling teams, systems, and processes

in high-growth or product-driven environments.
Deep understanding of

cloud platforms (AWS/GCP/Azure)

, CI/CD pipelines, and DevOps culture.
Strategic problem-solver with excellent stakeholder management, communication, and decision-making skills.
Passionate about fostering engineering excellence and building products that drive measurable impact.

Preferred Qualifications

Prior experience in a

tech-first, startup, or product-based company.

Exposure to

AI/ML integration, data platforms, or large-scale SaaS architecture.

Degree in

Computer Science, Engineering, or related field

(Master's preferred).
Strong understanding of

agile methodologies

and modern engineering workflows.

Key Skills

Technology Strategy u007C Engineering Leadership u007C System Architecture u007C Product Delivery u007C Cloud Infrastructure u007C DevOps u007C CI/CD u007C Agile u007C People Management u007C Technical Roadmapping u007C Innovation u007C Stakeholder Collaboration

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