About vacancy:

Qualifications:

8+ years of experience in software engineering, including hands-on development background;

3+ years in engineering leadership roles (Team Lead / Engineering Manager / Head / Director);

Proven experience managing and scaling engineering teams in a service-based (outsourcing/outstaff) environment;

Strong experience in people development: mentoring, performance management, IDPs, and career growth;

Experience building and improving engineering processes, standards, and best practices;

Solid understanding of software architecture and modern development practices;

Hands-on mindset with the ability to contribute technically when needed (up to 50% project involvement);

Experience participating in hiring and technical interview processes, including interviewer training;

Experience working in cross-functional environments (Delivery, Sales, HR, etc.);

Experience in pre-sales activities: estimations, solution design, technical validation, and client communication;

Strong analytical skills with the ability to track performance metrics and identify risks;

Experience working with U.S. or international clients;

Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills;

English level: Advanced;

Location: Lviv (hybrid work format with periodic office visits is required).

Role Overview:

We are looking for an experienced Director of Engineering to lead and scale our engineering department. This role combines strategic leadership, people management, and hands-on technical involvement. The ideal candidate has a strong engineering background, proven leadership experience, and the ability to balance high-level decision-making with active participation in delivery and pre-sales activities. You will play a key role in shaping the engineering culture, processes, and teams, as well as collaborating closely with clients and internal stakeholders.

Responsibilities:

Lead and scale the engineering department, ensuring strong team structure and seniority balance;

Drive people development: career growth, IDPs, mentoring programs, and learning initiatives;

Be actively involved in project work (up to 50% allocation), providing hands-on technical leadership, guidance, and support to delivery teams;

Contribute to pre-sales activities: solution design, estimations, technical validation, and client communication;

Foster a culture of knowledge sharing and continuous improvement;

Participate in hiring: conduct interviews, ensure quality of interview process, and train interviewers;

Support and improve internal engineering processes, standards, and best practices;

Collaborate with Delivery, Sales, HR, and other departments for effective company operations;

Participate in company planning, salary reviews, and technical evaluations.

We offer:

Career and professional development opportunities;

Flexible working hours;

Remote work opportunities;

20 paid vacations per business year and National Ukrainian holidays;

10 paid sick leaves;

Referral program with bonus system;

Mentorship program;

Courses and Certifications;

Business English courses of all levels;

Team parties, company events, and branded presents.

Sofiia Vialykh

Recruiter