Vice President, Engineering

$255,000 - $290,000/Yr

Elite Technology - Boston, MA

Full-time - Executive

Remote - Boston, MA

Merchant Wholesalers, Durable Goods

About the position

The Vice President of Engineering at Elite Technology will lead the engineering organization, driving the technical vision and execution of the company's SaaS platform and on-premise software solutions. This role is pivotal in shaping the strategic direction of engineering efforts, ensuring scalability, security, and performance across all products, while leading high-performing development teams to deliver exceptional solutions.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and deploy scalable SaaS and on-premise software solutions, ensuring high availability, security, and performance.
• Define and implement the overall engineering strategy, aligning with Elite's business objectives and long-term vision for SaaS and on-premise product offerings.
• Collaborate with product management, sales, technical strategy, and executive leadership to translate business requirements into a robust technical roadmap.
• Drive continuous improvement in software development processes, tools, and methodologies, with a strong emphasis on agile practices, DevOps, and automation.
• Ensure best practices in software architecture, cloud infrastructure (AWS, Azure, etc.), and data security are implemented and maintained.
• Build and scale a high-performance engineering team, fostering a culture of innovation, collaboration, and technical excellence.
• Oversee resource planning, team allocation, and project prioritization to meet the demands of a dynamic SaaS and on-premise software business environment.
• Monitor industry trends, emerging technologies, and competitive developments in the SaaS and on-premise software space, ensuring Elite stays ahead of the curve.
• Mentor and develop engineering leaders and teams, promoting continuous learning and professional development within the organization.
• Partner with other senior leaders to ensure successful delivery of new features, enhancements, and product updates that meet client expectations and market demands.

Requirements

• 10+ years of engineering leadership experience, with a strong track record in SaaS and on-premise software product development and delivery.
• Expertise in designing and delivering scalable SaaS and on-premise platforms, with a deep understanding of cloud architecture, microservices, and APIs.
• Proven experience leading large-scale engineering teams, ideally in a high-growth SaaS environment.
• Strong technical knowledge of cloud services (AWS, Azure, GCP), DevOps, CI/CD pipelines, and security best practices.
• Deep experience with the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC), including requirements gathering, design, development, testing, and deployment.
• Extensive experience in Platform Engineering, including developing and managing platform services and infrastructure to support scalable applications.
• Deep experience with agile development methodologies and a focus on operational efficiency.
• Strong business acumen, with the ability to translate business goals into technical strategies and solutions.
• Exceptional leadership and communication skills, with a demonstrated ability to build and mentor high-performing engineering teams.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field; an advanced degree is a plus.

Benefits

• Competitive Compensation Package ($255,000 to $290,000 base salary + variable component)
• Comprehensive Healthcare Coverage (Health, Dental, Vision)
• Retirement Savings Plan with an Employer Contribution
• Professional Development Opportunities
• Time Off
• Wellness Initiatives