Director of Engineering

Engineering Director

About the Role

Dropit is seeking a highly skilled and technically adept Engineering Director / R&D Group Manager to join our technical leadership team. The ideal candidate will possess extensive experience in high-volume systems, machine learning, Event Sourcing, Data Pipelines (ETLs), and a solid track record in senior management. This role is pivotal in aligning our cutting-edge R&D efforts with the company's strategic goals and will report directly to the CTO.

Responsibilities

• Lead the R&D teams, which include the Dev, Data, DevOps, and QA Teams, in developing sophisticated systems with an emphasis on scalability, security, and performance.
• Create and execute visionary roadmaps, focusing on Event-Sourcing, Data Pipelines, and ML technologies.
• Foster a culture of excellence and continuous improvement as a mentor, coach, and technical advisor.
• Offer technical guidance throughout the product development lifecycle, shaping the product roadmap.
• Manage recruitment, retention, and development of top-tier engineering talent.
• Define, monitor, and report on key performance indicators for R&D effectiveness and efficiency.

Required Technical Skills

• Programming Languages & Frameworks: Proficiency in Kotlin, Java, Python, TypeScript; extensive experience with akka actors, Spring WebFlux.
• System Architecture & Design: Deep knowledge in Event-Sourcing, Data Pipelines (ETLs), CQRS, Event-Driven Architecture, DDD (Domain-Driven Design), and TDD (Test-Driven Development).
• Data Management & Processing: Experience with MongoDB or other document databases, and familiarity with TensorFlow/PyTorch, CUDA, Llama DBT, Airflow, and relational databases such as BigQuery.
• Messaging & Streaming Technologies: Skilled in using RabbitMQ/Kafka for message brokering and event streaming.
• Cloud & Containerization: Proficiency in Terraform, Helm, Kubernetes, and cloud platforms such as GCP/AWS.
• Financial Operations & Efficiency: Understanding of FinOps principles to optimize cloud costs and resource usage.

Qualifications

• Must be a passionate coder with a love for solving complex problems. Over 8 years experience in Engineering Management or R&D leadership.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• Proven ability to innovate at scale and inspire diverse teams.
• Strategic planning and multitasking skills, capable of managing multiple projects in a dynamic environment.
• Entrepreneurial mindset, comfortable in rapidly changing tech landscapes.
• Experience in building, leading, and inspiring technical teams, with a focus on customer-centric product development