Head of Software Engineering Remote Lisbon €100,000-€130,000 plus benefits RemoteJob Description:My Client are currently in search of a dynamic and experienced Vice President of Research and Development (VP R& D) to join their innovative team. As the VP R& D, you will play a crucial role in aligning their product development with the company's vision and ensuring the delivery of high-quality solutions. This leadership position requires a strategic thinker with a proven track record of leading and scaling R& D teams, particularly instartup environments.Responsibilities:1. Collaboration and Vision Implementation:· Work closely with the product team to ensure the company's vision is effectively implemented with the highest standards.2. Engineering Practices:· Implement modern engineering practices across the organization to enhance efficiency and productivity.3. Team Growth and Strategy:· Develop a comprehensive growth plan and strategy for the R& D team.4. Transparency and Decision-Making:· Promote transparency and informed decision-making through blameless post-mortems and iterative improvement programs, focusing on product scale and quality.5. Leadership and Mentorship:· Lead, coach, and mentor the R& D organization to fostera collaborative and high-performance culture.6. Process Optimization:· Establish and maintain a fluent, self-maintained, flexible, and fast development process, constantly striving for improvement.Qualifications:To succeed in this role, you should possess the following:Technical Proficiency:Experience with Azure, with knowledge of Infrastructure and Platform Management, Monitoring and Event Management, and Measurement and Reporting.Experience with Microsoft technologies such as C# .NET.Leadership Experience:5+ years of experience leading, managing, and scaling R& D teams, preferably in startup environments.Experience leading large R& D organizations, including Data Science, Software Engineers, DevOps, Data Engineering, and Support.Technical Understanding:Deep understanding of R& D builds for enterprise SAAS offerings.Cross-platform knowledge (web, mobile, back-end).Business Acumen:Solid understanding of evaluating the ROI of R& D projects.Goodunderstanding of how development connects with business goals.Methodology and Process:· Solid experience in agile product development.Attitude and Skills:" Can-Do" attitude and mindset.Strong interpersonal skills.#J-18808-Ljbffr
