VP Engineering

• Be part of a global organization driving innovation in maritime technology
• Lead transformative growth initiatives in a dynamic, fast-paced environment
  
  

About Our Client

The company operates in the shipping freight sector, focusing on technology-driven solutions for transport and distribution.

Job Description

• Helping CEO in Product Development Plan: You will help the CEO, for ongoing product development plan and driving the product engineering function. This may involve research, understanding implicit/explicit expectations from the clients, aligning with the organization's vision & goals and R&D to support the product development. Execution of the product roadmap, keeping track of and amending the development plan to respond to ongoing changes is an important aspect of managing the roadmap.
• Driving product excellence: You will ensure that product is bench marked as one of the top 3 globally, delivered on time, and within budget. You will be accountable for setting clear expectations, managing risks, and resolving roadblocks.
• Leading and motivating a team of talented engineers: You will build a strong and cohesive engineering team, fostering a culture of collaboration, innovation, and continuous learning. You will be a coach and mentor, providing guidance and support to help your team members reach their full potential.
• Establishing and maintaining best practices: You will define and implement best practices for software development, including coding standards, code reviews, and testing procedures. You will be responsible for ensuring the team adheres to these practices.
• Technical Expertise: You will possess deep technical skills and a strong understanding of software development principles. You will be able to stay up-to-date on the latest technologies and trends. You will be able scale horizontally on various tools and technologies depending upon business requirement.
• Platform Stability and Scalability: You will be responsible for stabilizing our development process, ensuring on-time customer deliveries, and scaling our platform to accommodate our growing B2B user base, new features, and third-party integrations.
• Agile Mindset: You will be an advocate for agile methodologies and work closely with other departments to ensure a smooth and efficient development process.
• Hands-on Leadership: You will be a leader who is not afraid to get their hands dirty. You will be able to lead by example and provide technical guidance to your team. When required, you should be able to also be an individual contributor (especially in tech, thought
  
  

leadership on product engineering, technology scalability).

• Reduced Attrition: You will foster a positive and supportive work environment that motivates and retains top talent.
  
  

The Successful Applicant

We're Looking For Someone Who Has

• A strong background in technology and engineering leadership.
• Experience in the shipping freight or transport & distribution industry.
• Proven expertise in software development and system design.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• The ability to manage and motivate a technical team.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
  
  

What's on Offer

• A leadership role in the shipping freight industry.
• The opportunity to drive innovative engineering solutions.
• A permanent position with long-term career growth potential.
  
  

If this sounds interesting, feel free to apply for the role.

Quote job ref: JN-092026-7112120