About the Role:
We are looking for a Senior Vice President (SVP) of Engineering. The SVP will play a crucial role in driving technological advancements, focusing on leveraging cutting-edge technology to enhance educational experiences. The role reports directly to the CEO.
Key Responsibilities:
Strategy & Planning:
- Lead strategic planning alongside the founders to achieve business goals by prioritizing development initiatives and setting timetables for evaluating, developing, and deploying all products and solutions.
- Evaluate and identify appropriate technology platforms, including web application frameworks and deployment stacks.
- Participate in senior management to ensure governance processes align with company objectives, managing risks and resources responsibly.
- Collaborate with departments to recommend technologies that support organizational needs.
- Establish governance processes that meet privacy standards for customer information.
- Direct the development and execution of an enterprise-wide information security plan.
- Communicate the company’s technology strategy to investors, management, staff, partners, and stakeholders.
Implementation & Deployment:
- Select and set up software revision control systems, internal communications systems (e.g., wiki, blog, project management), and bug-tracking tools.
- Collaborate with founders and customers to develop use cases, specifications, and mockups for company services.
- Refine the company’s software development methodology and oversee specification conformance and testing.
- Establish coding conventions, documentation standards, and manage staff or vendors to implement the application.
- Supervise the software development process, conduct code reviews, and manage the release process.
- Establish and oversee quality assurance processes, including integration and system testing.
- Evaluate and select web application hosting providers, deploy applications, and monitor performance.
- Create a process to integrate customer service and support with engineering for issue resolution and application usability.
Operational Management:
- Maintain knowledge of technology standards, industry trends, and best practices by attending conferences and reading extensively.
- Define and communicate company values and standards for systems, equipment, and software.
- Ensure adherence to technology standards across the organization.
- Mentor and educate investors, management, staff, and partners on the company’s technological vision.
- Supervise recruitment, training, and retention of development staff, in line with company policies and budget.
Education & Experience:
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or related field (MBA or relevant graduate degree is a plus).
- 18+ years of experience in managing enterprise application development.
- Experience leading complex projects with multiple stakeholders and vendor management.
- Proven experience with coding in popular web application frameworks and server administration.
- Hands-on experience with web systems architecture, Java/J2EE, CSS, XHTML, JavaScript frameworks, AJAX, and knowledge of web standards.
Skills & Competencies:
- Strong ability to envision web-based services that solve business problems.
- Hands-on experience with multiple software development methodologies and managing large-scale development projects.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills, with the ability to articulate technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences.
- Strong leadership, problem-solving, and analytical skills with a keen attention to detail.
- Proven ability to motivate teams in a collaborative environment.
- Strong organizational and time-management skills with experience in delegation and complex project management.
Personality Attributes:
- Proven leadership ability and experience in SVP/VP/leadership roles.
- Exceptional service orientation and ability to motivate in a team-oriented environment.
What We Offer?
At Serosoft, we believe in fostering a culture of innovation, collaboration and excellence. Discover what makes Serosoft the perfect place to thrive:
- Learning & Growth: We support your professional development at every step.
- Cutting-Edge Technologies: Engage in pioneering and innovative projects.
- Global Opportunities: Expand your horizons & work on international assignments.
- Exciting Events & Outings: Enjoy vibrant celebrations and team activities.
- Best of Breed Compensation: Competitive pay that rewards your skills & contributions.
- 5 Days a Week: Embrace a healthy work-life balance.
- Group Health Insurance: Your health and well-being are our priority.
- Open Door Policy: Your ideas and feedback are always welcomed.
- Beautiful Office in Indore: Work in India’s cleanest city, right in the heart of it!
Join our dynamic team and be part of an innovative company where your efforts will directly shape the future of global education.
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