Head of Engineering

Description

We are seeking a visionary and results-driven Head of Engineering to lead our engineering organization into its next phase of growth. Following our successful expansions, you will be responsible for the technical strategy, the scalability of our high-load systems, and the professional evolution of our entire engineering force. You are not just managing delivery, you are building the engine that powers our business. As the Head of Engineering, you will bridge the gap between business strategy and technical execution. You will lead a multi-disciplinary organization through Engineering Managers and Team Leads, ensuring that our products remain a benchmark for performance, security, and innovation. Your goal is to foster an environment of engineering excellence, rapid delivery, and sustainable growth.

Responsibilities

Define and execute the long-term technical roadmap, ensuring the platform scales seamlessly with the business.
Direct and mentor Engineering Managers and Team Leads, overseeing the growth, performance evaluations, and succession planning for the entire department.
Establish and enforce global engineering standards, documentation practices, and KPIs to ensure high-quality, secure, and maintainable codebases.
Optimize the SDLC and Agile processes across all teams (Scrum/Kanban), eliminating bottlenecks and managing cross-team resource allocation.
Balance the delivery of new features with the continuous improvement of architecture and the strategic reduction of technical debt.
Lead the global hiring strategy to attract top-tier talent and cultivate a high-performance culture rooted in feedback, accountability, and continuous learning.
Act as the primary technical point of contact for executive leadership, aligning engineering efforts with product and business milestones.

Requirements

Bachelor’s, Master’s, or higher degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field.
10+ years of experience in backend development, with at least 5+ years in high-level leadership roles (managing multiple teams or managers).
Extensive experience with high-load, distributed systems, microservices architecture, Kubernetes, and cloud-native development.
Deep expertise in SQL/NoSQL databases, message brokers, and secure CI/CD pipelines.
Demonstrated ability to manage complex technical trade-offs and drive large-scale architectural migrations.
Exceptional leadership, presentation, and communication skills. Ability to inspire teams and navigate fast-paced, high-pressure environments.
Fluency in English is a must.

Benefits

Modern office in New Belgrade
24 vacation days annually
6 sick days without medical certificate
Premium Health Insurance (coverage up to 5,000 EUR annually)
Special occasion gifts: birthday, wedding, newborn
Learning & Development budget (for conferences, courses and certifications)
Corporate events: international parties, team buildings, activities
Career growth opportunities in a fast-growing company
Relocation package for international candidates
Sports package (FitPass membership)
Language classes: Serbian (company-covered)

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