Vice President, Software Engineering

Company description

A division of Publicis Groupe, Publicis Digital Experience is a network of top-tier agencies designed to develop capabilities and solutions to enable growth and provide scaled access to the digital capabilities of Publicis Groupe in service of our clients. Together, the Publicis Digital Experience portfolio endeavors to create value at the intersection of technology and experiences to connect brands and people.

Our model to transform every brand experience will help clients navigate, develop, and activate commerce in a way that will provide them with a future-proof model for modern marketing. With our unique expertise in consumer engagement, CRM, and commerce, Publicis Digital Experience powers brands and empowers people in a new era of creativity. An ever-changing landscape and the need for fluid thinking is just part of our problem-solving nature.

Which means we're untethered from any specific medium or method—we go where ideas will work best.

We are an expanding network with more than 5,000 employees, with agency brands throughout our global offices. Publicis Digital Experience brands include Razorfish, Digitas, Arc Worldwide, Saatchi Saatchi X, Plowshare, 3

Share, and the Publicis Commerce Exchange.

Are you someone who wants to work with cutting-edge technology and deliver positive business results for global clients by addressing the changing demands of the automotive/CRM market? Then you could be exactly who we are looking for. We are updating and re-factoring our technology stack in order to broaden our cloud adoption and use of generative AI.

How You’ll Make an Impact

We are seeking a visionary and results-oriented Vice President of Engineering to lead our Data Services engineering group. In this critical role, you will be responsible for the overall technical and database strategy, architecture, and execution of our product roadmap. Collaborating closely with the executive team, you will foster a culture of technical excellence, innovation, and continuous improvement, driving us towards achieving our ambitious business goals.

As the Vice President of Engineering, you will:

• Lead, inspire, and mentor a high-performing team of 70+ engineers, including managers, architects, and individual contributors.
• Collaborate closely with the executive team to define and execute the overall technology strategy, aligning engineering efforts with business objectives.
• Champion a culture of technical excellence, innovation, and continuous improvement within the engineering organization.
• Foster a collaborative and inclusive work environment that values diverse perspectives and encourages professional growth.
• Work on exciting, high-impact projects that directly contribute to the success of our platform and business strategy.

• Oversee the entire software development lifecycle, from ideation and design to development, testing, deployment, and maintenance.
• Drive the implementation of innovative software solutions using clean architecture principles, modern frameworks, languages, and platforms.
• Define and implement engineering best practices, coding standards, and architectural principles.
• Provide technical leadership and guidance on system architecture, design patterns, and technology selection.
• Ensure the development of scalable, secure, and maintainable software systems that can support future growth.
• Establish and track key engineering metrics to measure team performance, identify areas for improvement, and drive data-driven decisions.
• Present key technical concepts and updates to C-suite executives and stakeholders.
• Partner with Dev Ops and infrastructure teams to ensure smooth and efficient deployment and operation of software systems.

What you’ll bring with you:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field;
  Master’s degree is a plus.
• Minimum of 10 years in software engineering leadership roles, managing teams of 50+ globally distributed engineers across multi-country/cultural teams.
• Proven ability to define and execute a clear technology vision and strategy aligned with business objectives.
• Strong technical background with…