Vice-President of Software Engineering

At Commify, we’re on a mission to revolutionize business communications through our state-of-the-art messaging solutions, and we’re looking for a dynamic and visionary VP of Software Engineering to lead our talented engineering team. This is more than just a job; it’s an opportunity to shape the future of how businesses connect with their customers and each other.

As the VP of Software Engineering, you will be at the helm of our technology vision, guiding the development of innovative solutions that power our platform. You will work closely with cross-functional leaders to drive strategic initiatives and foster a culture of excellence, collaboration, and continuous improvement. Your expertise in software engineering will be pivotal as you mentor, inspire, and empower our team to ensure that we remain at the forefront of technology in the messaging industry.

If you’re ready to take the next step in your career and leave a lasting impact in a fast-paced, engaging environment, we want you on our team!

You will work hand-in-hand with the Heads of Engineering, Architecture, Product, and TechOps, contributing to the improvement of current products while also taking a pivotal role in the creation and launch of a new, globally-scaled CPaaS platform. Additionally, you will spearhead the commercial expansion of Commify’s North American division by establishing a robust partnership with the SVP/General Manager. As the Software Engineering leader in the USA, you will infuse the role with your passion for technology, dedication, and forward-thinking vision.

Key Responsibilities:

• Define and drive the technical vision and strategy for the US software engineering team, ensuring alignment with company objectives.
• Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing engineering team, fostering a culture of innovation and accountability.
  
• Collaborate with executive leadership and other departments to create and execute project roadmaps that meet customer and business needs.
  
• Oversee the software development lifecycle, ensuring best practices in coding, architecture, testing, and deployment.
• Stay ahead of industry trends and advancements, integrating relevant technologies to enhance our platform.
• Champion a culture of continuous learning and improvement, encouraging team members to acquire new skills and knowledge.
  
• Lead the integration of engineering teams and technologies for the USA, applying Commify best practices and processes within the acquired organisation
• Assist in the execution of technical due diligence during mergers and acquisitions. Focussing on maintaining and improving service levels, identifying and mitigating risks.
  
• Manage relationships with external partners and vendors to enhance our technical capabilities.
• Promote and implement agile development methodologies to optimize team performance and project delivery.

Essential Qualifications:

• Deep understanding of cloud architecture, microservices, and distributed systems.
• Demonstrated experience of Agile transformation and leading teams using agile methodologies, including Scrum and Kanban.
• Excellent leadership and team management skills, with the ability to inspire and motivate a diverse team.
• Strong Expertise in Quality Engineering and can clearly articulate the steps required to ensure functional and non-functional quality in loosely coupled cloud solutions.
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to articulate technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Experience in driving innovation and change in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

Technical Knowledge

• Proficiency in modern software development languages, frameworks, and tools, including .NET, C#, JavaScript, and others.
• Familiarity with DevOps practices, CI/CD pipelines, and automated testing frameworks.
• Experience with relational and NoSQL databases, RESTful APIs, and messaging protocols.

• Competitive Salary

• Company Bonus Scheme based on performance
• Private Healthcare & Dental
• 20 days paid time off
• Birthday off work
• 401K
• Death in service (4x salary)
• Monthly/quarterly socials
• Training & Development opportunities