Director of Engineering

Do You Make the Cut? As a Director - Engineering, you will be responsible for: ● Lead a team of Backend, Front end and QA engineers in developing conversational AI products ● Collaborate with product managers, designers, and other stakeholders to define technical requirements and ensure alignment with the company's goals ● Oversee the entire product development process, from design to deployment, and ensure timely delivery of high-quality products ● Provide technical guidance and mentorship to the engineering team ● Manage the recruitment, hiring, and onboarding of new team members ● Stay up-to-date with the latest trends and technologies in conversational AI and related fields ● Ensure the engineering team follows best practices and adheres to the company's engineering standards ● Collaborate with other technical teams to ensure seamless integration with other company products and services Requirements ● Possess a strong sense of self-motivation and the ability to learn quickly. ● Embrace a growth mindset and demonstrate emotional maturity in all interactions. ● Passionate about the possibilities of AI in the banking sector. ● Have a proven track record of success in a startup environment with 5 to 30 employees. ● Exceptional problem-solving abilities and a proactive approach to identifying ways to improve solutions. ● Ability to work in a fast-paced environment while managing multiple priorities. ● At least 3 years of experience delivering scalable, complex technical products in a startup environment, with a total of 10+ years of overall experience. ● Strong experience mentoring junior and senior developers in best practices and providing guidance on implementation strategies. ● Expertise in JavaScript and Node.js, including hands-on experience with Node.js frameworks such as Express.js, Hapi.js, Koa.js, and NoSQL and Relational databases. ● Proficiency in unit testing and Test-Driven Development (TDD), with hands-on experience in Mocha or other Javascript testing frameworks. ● Strong understanding of real-time interactions (web sockets, long-polling, server-sent events) and experience designing and implementing low-latency, high-availability, and performance applications. ● Knowledge of security and data protection best practices. ● Experience working in an agile team environment and proficiency with code versioning tools such as Git. ● Technical capabilities to guide and unblock team members, and ensure the successful delivery of complex technical products. ● Preferred experience in developing Enterprise SaaS products. Benefits Remote First Policy Comprehensive Insurance Policy A chance to have a big impact early in your career