Director of Engineering

About Responsive

Responsive (formerly RFPIO) is the global leader in strategic response management software, transforming how organizations share and exchange critical information. The AI-powered Responsive Platform is purpose-built to manage responses at scale, empowering companies across the world to accelerate growth, mitigate risk and improve employee experiences. Nearly 2,000 customers have standardized on Responsive to respond to RFPs, RFIs, DDQs, ESGs, security questionnaires, ad hoc information requests and more. Responsive is headquartered in Portland, OR, with additional offices in Kansas City, MO and Coimbatore, India. Learn more at responsive.io.

About the Role

As the Director of Engineering Software, your role involves overseeing the software development processes and teams within the engineering department of a company. You are responsible for leading the development and implementation of software projects, ensuring their successful delivery, and maintaining high standards of quality and efficiency.

Essential Responsibilities

• Managing and guiding software development teams, including software engineers, architects, and other technical staff. Providing mentorship, setting goals, and conducting performance evaluations.
• Overseeing the entire software development lifecycle, from planning and design to coding, testing, and deployment. Ensuring projects are delivered on time and within budget.
• Collaborating with other stakeholders to define the technical vision and strategy for the company's software products. Making decisions on technology stack, architecture, and development methodologies.
• Allocating resources effectively across different projects and teams to optimize productivity and meet business objectives.
• Establishing and enforcing best practices for software development, including code reviews, testing procedures, and adherence to coding standards.
• Identifying potential risks in software projects and implementing mitigation strategies to ensure successful project outcomes.
• Working closely with other departments, such as product management, marketing, and operations, to align software development efforts with overall business goals.
• Staying updated with the latest trends and advancements in software engineering. Encouraging innovation within the team and exploring new technologies that can enhance products and processes.
• Participating in budget planning and cost estimation for software projects. Monitoring and controlling expenses to ensure cost-effectiveness.
• Providing regular updates to senior management and other stakeholders on project status, technical challenges, and milestones achieved.
• Participating in the recruitment process to hire skilled software professionals. Developing training programs and fostering a culture of continuous learning to enhance the team's expertise.
• Identifying opportunities for process improvement and efficiency gains within the software development workflow.

Education

B.E in Computer Science, IT, or a similar field.

Experience

• 15+ years of relevant industry experience
• 5+ years of engineering management experience
• Good experience in Java, React, NoSQL technologies applications architecture, design, development and support
• Strong technical background in the processes of an outstanding quality engineering and automation team.
• Experience with owning and operating high-scale, high-availability cloud systems
• Exposure to technologies such as ELK /Gainsight / Splunk 
• Familiarity with cloud platforms, including AWS and Azure.

Knowledge Ability & Skills

• Software and product management certification would be an added advantage.
• Skilled at presenting and leading discussions with large groups of people.
• Strong problem-solving skills.
• Willingness to roll up one’s sleeves to get the job done.
• Collaborating effectively with cross functional teams.