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Vodworks began life in 2011, originally focussed in the media world, our software development team has grown significantly and now plays in additional areas such as Blockchain, Metaverse, Fintech, and many other interesting markets.
Our journey has been impressive, starting from humble beginnings in London to a 150+ strong Global team of developers, architects, marketing, and sales.
We build applications and platforms for some of the world's leading and cutting-edge organizations as well as assist start-ups and SMEs in their technology journey.
About the Role:
As the Head of Engineering, you will be responsible for leading the engineering team, driving product development, and ensuring that our solutions are delivered on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards. You will work closely with cross-functional teams, including Product Management, Sales, and Operations, to ensure that our solutions meet customer needs and market demands.
Responsibilities:
- Lead the engineering team, including hiring, coaching, mentoring, and performance management.
- Develop and implement engineering strategies and plans to meet company goals.
- Drive product development, from ideation to launch, in collaboration with cross-functional teams.
- Ensure that our solutions are delivered on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards.
- Manage the engineering budget and resource allocation.
- Foster a culture of innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
- Stay up-to-date with the latest trends and technologies in the industry.
Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field, or equivalent experience.
- 11+ of experience in software engineering, with 4+ in a leadership role.
- Strong technical skills and knowledge of software development methodologies, tools, and technologies.
- Demonstrated success in leading high-performing engineering teams and delivering products to market.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.
- Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills.
- Experience with the following technologies: JavaScript, AngularJS, ReactJS, NodeJS, Python, Java, MySQL, MongoDB, AWS, GCP, etc..
If you are passionate about technology, innovation, and delivering world-class solutions, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity.
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