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Head of Engineering

VilniusHybridFull-time

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Leads the engineering unit by setting technical direction, managing teams, and ensuring delivery of high-quality solutions across multiple industries.

About this role

We build the tech that moves industries forward. We have our eyes set on AI, energy, logistics, sports and other complex and exciting segments.

We believe in an innovative approach to solving deep issues and encourage our people to find their own solutions. We are constantly rethinking processes, business models, architecture, and tech stacks.

We foster a sense of curiosity, experimentation, and passion beyond code. With us, you can easily deepen your knowledge in any field you’re curious about. And because we work across many industries, you’ll be gaining the experience others can only dream of.

As the Head of Engineering, you will play a crucial role in shaping our technical team and ensuring our technological solutions continually satisfy our clients. We are seeking a strategic leader, skilled in navigating IT strategy and proficient in managing challenges effectively. If you are dedicated to guiding a team, have a sharp technical mind, proven leadership skills, and are willing to face challenges head-on - we'd like to hear from you!

In this role, you will

  • 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

    • What you will bring

  • 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

    • What we offer

  • A working culture that is high performing, ambitious, collaborative and fun
  • Health insurance
  • Flexible working hours
  • Bonus for referrals
  • Employee-led workshops and office perks
  • Extra vacation days: 2 after working at NFQ for two years and 4 after four years on our team
  • Unlimited WFH (work from home) policy
  • For those who dream of traveling: WFA (work from anywhere) possibilities in NFQ - approved countries

    • Skills

    Conflict ResolutionIT StrategyJavaMentoring.NETPerformance MonitoringPHPProject DeliveryTeam ManagementTechnical Architecture

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