Engineering Department Lead

Who We Are

Massive Rocket is a high-growth Braze & Snowflake agency that has made significant strides in connecting digital marketing teams with product and engineering units. Founded just 5 years ago we have experienced swift growth and are now at a crucial juncture aspiring to reach $100M in revenue. Our focus is on delivering human experiences at scale leveraging the latest in web mobile cloud data and AI technologies. We pride ourselves on innovation and the delivery of cutting-edge digital solutions.

Every role at Massive Rocket is Entrepreneurial - Successful people at Massive Rocket will not only think about their role but understand the roles around them their goals and contribute to the success and growth of their team customers and partners.

What We Offer

🚀 Fast-moving environment – you will never stop learning and growing

❤️ Supportive and positive work culture with an emphasis on our values

🌍 International presence – work with team members in Europe the US and around the globe

🪐 100% remote forever

🌴 Flexible Vacation Policy

🧗🏼‍♂️ Career progression paths and opportunities for promotion/advancement

🍕 Organised team events and outings

What we’re looking for

As an Engineering Department Lead at Massive Rocket you will orchestrate the talents of software engineers QA experts and DevOps practitioners into a symphony of technological achievement. In this pivotal role you will set the rhythm for our tech teams by establishing rigorous standards enhancing existing practices and steering the adoption of cutting-edge tools and technologies. Your leadership will ensure our projects not only align with but propel our strategic business goals forward. Beyond managerial duties you remain engaged with the hands-on technical pulse of the team ensuring a seamless fusion of innovation and precision across all endeavors. Your guidance will be the catalyst that empowers our teams to transcend ordinary boundaries and deliver extraordinary results in our vibrant tech ecosystem.

Responsibilities

- Lead technical strategy and innovation

- Develop and enforce engineering standards

- Oversee internal delivery initiatives related to engineering and technologies

- Facilitate continuous learning and development for team members

- Foster a collaborative and inclusive team environment

- Support sales activities including proposals and discovery sessions

- Conduct performance reviews and set career goals

- Ensure quality assurance and control

- Engage with stakeholders to align technology and business goals

- Manage and develop up to three engineering teams

Experience

Professional Experience:

- Minimum 7-10 years of experience in software engineering with at least 3-5 years in a leadership or management role .

- Proven track record of managing multi-disciplinary teams of software engineers QA professionals and DevOps engineers.

- Experience with overseeing the development delivery and maintenance of large-scale software projects.

- Experience working in an agency setting dealing with client services in delivery and consulting.

- Demonstrated ability to manage client relationships and project portfolios in a consultancy or agency environment.

- Demonstrated capability in supporting sales activities including crafting proposals leading discovery sessions and presenting technical pitches to clients.

Skills :

- Strong leadership skills with the ability to inspire and motivate a high-performing team.

- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to effectively manage team dynamics engage with stakeholders across various levels and maintain strong client relationships.

- Proficient in strategic planning and project management with a keen ability to set clear priorities and deliverables.

Expertise in adopting and implementing new technologies and engineering practices.

- Capability to drive continuous learning and improvement within teams.

Expertise:

- Deep understanding of software development processes including Agile methodologies.

- Knowledge of quality assurance practices and standards to ensure software reliability and compliance.

- Familiarity with the latest in engineering tools technologies and trends.

- Adept in risk management and problem-solving strategies.

- Extensive experience in people management including hiring training and professional development.

During the process please be ready to provide:

• Valid work visa - Massive Rocket does not provide sponsorship at the moment.

• Proof of identification: ID card passport Utility bill (Gas Water Electricity)

• 2 references - Name Relationship Contact details (Email Mobile)

• Contractors Only: proof of incorporation and insurance

Note : Please ensure that your qualifications closely match the criteria outlined in the job description. Applications not meeting the specified criteria may not be processed or considered for this position.