Head Of Engineering

Summary

Join NFQ, a dynamic 800+ team focused on e-commerce, mobility, and logistics, as the Head of Engineering. You will play a crucial role in shaping our technical team and ensuring our technological solutions meet client needs. This strategic leadership position requires expertise in IT strategy, managing challenges, and guiding a team. You will collaborate with the Head of Business Unit, define technical direction, hire and mentor team members, and implement innovative IT strategies. If you are a dedicated leader with a sharp technical mind and proven leadership skills, we encourage you to apply.

Requirements

• Knowledge of the PHP ecosystem (or other object-oriented programming languages such as .NET or Java)
• Proven experience in managing technical teams, establishing processes, driving change, creating career development plans, resolving conflicts, mentoring team members, and monitoring team performance
• Proven ability to ensure the delivery of high-quality services while aligning teams and processes to exceed customer expectations
• Experience coordinating complex business project deliveries and other key initiatives
• Strong leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills
• Solid understanding of the technical architectures of complex and scalable systems
• Ability to see the big picture and understand the purpose behind the team’s work
• Exceptional problem-solving skills with a focus on driving effective solutions
• A growth-oriented mindset with a dedication to developing others
• Proficient in effective written and verbal communication with high-quality presentation skills in both Lithuanian and English

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the Head of Business Unit to achieve the financial targets of the unit
• Take responsibility for the overall performance of the unit and continuously seek ways to improve it
• Work with the Head of Business Unit to define the technical direction and identity of the unit
• Hire, mentor, and develop team members while collaborating with them on personal and career growth
• Design and implement an IT strategy that enables the team to grow and work efficiently
• Stay informed about technological innovations and prepare cost-effective plans for implementing new solutions in the unit
• Organize project kick-offs and ensure released projects adhere to NFQ global infrastructure standards
• Address technical issues within the unit and with clients, identify technical risks, and implement preventive measures
• Take ultimate responsibility for technical and architectural solutions for all team projects
• Provide technical guidance to engineering teams
• Actively participate in new customer landing processes
• Identify technical business opportunities for existing clients by analyzing their technologies and proposing the most effective, value-driven solutions

Benefits

• Health insurance and a yearly training budget (local and international conferences, language courses), employee-led workshops
• Flexible working hours
• Unlimited WFH (work from home) policy
• Extra vacation days: 2 after working at NFQ for two years and 4 after four years on our team
• Bonus for referrals
• For those who dream of traveling: WFA (work from anywhere) possibilities in NFQ - approved countries
• Office perks and team activities
• Salary range: € 5120 - 7680 gross / month + motivational system