Full-Time Head of Engineering | SaaS/AI Company

• Design, build, and scale core platform features while also leading engineering best practices.
• Write production-ready code, make architectural decisions, review pull requests, and troubleshoot complex issues.
• Collaborate closely with product, QA, and DevOps to ensure smooth delivery and alignment with business goals.
• Lead the team in agile methodologies, including managing sprint cycles, backlog grooming, and task prioritization.
• Work closely with the Product team to ensure clear communication of project requirements and timelines.
• Continuously improve the team's agile processes to enhance productivity and morale.

• Mentor and support engineering team members while fostering a culture of ownership and innovation.
• Help shape the engineering roadmap in close collaboration with business stakeholders.
• Align technical execution with customer needs and long-term company vision.
• Provide strategic direction for the development team, ensuring alignment with company goals and product vision.
• Drive best practices for code quality, testing, and deployment, ensuring the team adheres to these standards.

• Integrate AI capabilities into SaaS products—such as using APIs or custom-built ML models—to improve features like intelligent routing, predictive analytics, chatbots, fraud detection, and data-driven insights.
• Asses where AI adds the most value and work with cross-functional teams to implement these solutions efficiently.

• 6-10+ years of engineering experience with LAMP stack: PHP 8+ (Laravel framework), MySQL, Linux, and AWS.
• Proven experience in leading and scaling technology teams, ideally in a fast paced environment similar to a startup.
• Demonstrated experience integrating AI and ML capabilities into SaaS products.
• Experience with Python (big bonus), Node, React, Angular, Jquery is a plus but not required.
• Deep understanding of version control systems (e.g., Git) and CI/CD pipelines.
• Solid understanding of web application architecture, microservices, and cloud-based solutions.
• Familiarity with containerization technologies like Docker and orchestration tools like Kubernetes.
• Strong understanding of agile methodologies (Scrum/Kanban) and experience leading agile teams.
• Exceptional communication skills with the ability to work effectively across teams, including Product, DevOps, and QA.
• Strong experience in leading cross-functional engineering teams, mentoring engineering talent, and fostering an innovative culture.
• Extremely organized and self-sufficient with the ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment with changing requirements.

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