What are the responsibilities and job description for the Vice President of Engineering position at Confidential Jobs?
The Company, a Chicago-based tech firm, provides practical technology to help construction companies execute and improve their business. We are a fast-moving, growing company with a serious need to build on our strong team. We are looking for a Vice President of Engineering for our Rosemont location.
We are seeking an experienced Vice President of Product Engineering to lead our engineering team in developing & maintaining our SaaS solutions. The ideal candidate will have a strong technical background, exceptional leadership skills, and a proven track record in scaling engineering teams and processes.
Responsibilities:
- Lead and mentor a team of directors, managers, and engineers
- Develop and execute the technical vision and strategy in alignment with business goals
- Oversee the design, development, and maintenance of our SaaS platform
- Implement best practices for product and software development, CI/CD, QA, and DevOps
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive product innovation
- Manage the engineering department's budget and resources
- Drive the adoption of new technologies and architectural improvements
Requirements:
- 10 years of software engineering experience, with at least 5 years in leadership roles
- Proven experience building and scaling enterprise SaaS cloud-based solutions
- Strong background in Agile/Scrum methodologies and release management
- Experience with PHP, .NET, C#, SQL Server, and front-end web technologies
- Knowledge of cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP)
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Key Competencies
- Strategic thinking and decision-making
- Team leadership and mentorship
- Cross-functional collaboration
- Technical expertise and innovation
- Project and resource management
- Problem-solving and crisis management
The successful candidate will play a crucial role in shaping our engineering culture, driving technical excellence, and ensuring the delivery of high-quality Jobba products that meet market demands and exceed customer expectations.
About the Company:
The Company is a cloud-based SaaS that helps construction companies communicate between the field team and office teams to provide effective job management with an engaging customer experience. These client management solutions create important outcomes - increased profits and better client retention and referrals. We operate on a hybrid model; 4 days in office / 1 day remote.
At the Company, we focus on continuous improvement - of our product, of our company, and of ourselves. We don’t expect our employees to be perfect. We know you’ll be excited to be learning and growing all while positively impacting our clients and our business.
The Company offers a comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, vision, life, 401K and 401K matching.
We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
