Director of Engineering

Director Of Engineering

BigR.io is a remote-based, technology consulting firm with headquarters in Boston, MA. We deliver software solutions ranging from: custom development, software implementation, data analytics, and machine learning/AI integrations. We are a one-stop shop that attracts clients from a variety of industries because of our proven ability to deliver cutting-edge and cost-conscious software solutions.

With extensive domain knowledge, BigR.io has teams of data architects, data engineers, software engineers, web developers, and consultants who deliver best-in-class solutions across a variety of verticals. Our diverse industry exposure equips us with invaluable tools, tricks, and techniques to tackle complex software and data challenges

The Director Of Engineering is responsible for the design, architecture, and execution of technology initiatives to propel Yardline to become the leader in global e-commerce Fin Tech. In this role, you will influence the product direction through technical insight & own the technical roadmap for the evolution of the product. You are interested in the technical design, and have experience and judgement to ensure that engineers are moving in the right direction.

You will inspire your teams to deliver incredible outcomes and ensure that they have the right skills to do so. On a given day, you might be reviewing solution designs, coordinating discussions between vendor partners and internal teams, collaborating on roadmaps with design and product stakeholders, and providing status updates on deliverables to the executive management.

Responsibilities:

Build and manage a world-class engineering team vide technical direction, guidance, and hands-on management

Oversee all system design and system architecture. Create engineering standards and implement best practices

Develop project plans and timelines for development, and deployment

• Identify, compare, select, and implement technology solutions to meet current and future needs
• Build secure code practices and ensure quality
• Share technological visions, opportunities, and risks company-wide

What You Bring To The Party:

Experience growing and scaling software teams, both front-end, back-end and mobile.

10+ years of Software Development Experience.

5+ years of experience leading/managing cross-functional development teams.

Demonstrated experience in Java, React, Postgres, and AWS tech stack

Ability to balance business needs, a sense of urgency, and shipping high quality engineering solutions.

Experience in building and maturing engineering teams and infrastructure in a startup environment.

Strong analytical skills and a sense of ownership/accountability.

Experience or desire to work in a fast-paced environment

Hands on experience with complex project management and vendor management

A Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or related discipline

BigR.io is an equal opportunity employer. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, pregnancy, status as a qualified individual with disability, protected veteran status, or other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws. BigR.io makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time.

All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment.