Excelsoft Technologies - Head - Techno Manager - Engineering

Job Summary :

The Head of Engineering will be responsible for defining and driving the technical vision and architecture of our products. This leadership role requires strategic oversight and hands-on involvement in designing scalable, high-performance, and secure software systems. The ideal candidate will lead and mentor cross-functional development teams, collaborate with stakeholders, and ensure delivery of robust technology solutions that meet business goals.

Key Responsibilities:

System Architecture & Technical Leadership:

- Design, evaluate, and optimize scalable system architectures aligned with business needs and product strategy. Make key technical decisions and set standards for engineering excellence.

Team Leadership & Development:

- Lead, mentor, and manage high-performing engineering teams across software development and QA functions. Promote best practices in software design, coding, testing, and deployment.

Stakeholder Collaboration:

- Work closely with product managers, business stakeholders, and UX teams to understand requirements and translate them into robust technical solutions. Facilitate clear communication across teams.

Technology Evaluation & Implementation:

- Assess and select appropriate technologies, frameworks, and tools to improve development efficiency, system performance, and maintainability. Stay updated on industry trends and innovations.

Performance, Scalability & Security:

- Ensure the software systems are scalable, highly available, performant, and secure. Define and enforce security standards and conduct regular system audits and code reviews.

Problem Solving & Troubleshooting:

- Lead efforts in diagnosing and resolving complex technical issues, bugs, and production incidents promptly to minimize downtime.

Process Improvement:

- Establish and continuously improve engineering processes, including CI/CD pipelines, agile

methodologies, and quality assurance practices.

Key Skills & Competencies:

- Strong expertise in system architecture design and scalable software solutions.

- Proven experience managing technology teams and driving software development lifecycle.

- Hands-on experience with JavaScript, PHP, and modern web development frameworks.

- Deep understanding of performance optimization, scalability challenges, and security best practices.

- Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills with a track record of resolving complex technical issues.

- Familiarity with Agile methodologies, DevOps, and Continuous Integration/Continuous Deployment (CI/CD) tools.

- Excellent communication, collaboration, and stakeholder management skills.

- Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic startup or product development environment.

Educational Qualifications:

- Undergraduate: BCA in Computers, B.Tech/B.E. in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related fields.

- Postgraduate: MBA/PGDM. MCA or equivalent advanced degree in Computer Science or related discipline is preferred.

Experience:

- Minimum 8-12 years of progressive experience in software development and engineering leadership roles.

- Prior experience in EdTech or E-Learning domains will be a plus.

- Proven track record of leading engineering teams to deliver high-quality software products.

What We Offer:

- Opportunity to lead a critical function in a high-growth EdTech company.

- Collaborative work environment with a passionate and innovative team.

- Competitive salary and benefits package.

- Career growth and professional development opportunities.