Director of Engineering @ Secret Sauce Partners, Inc. Budapest

Director of Engineering @ Secret Sauce Partners, Inc.
Budapest
Budapest, HU

At Secret Sauce Partners, we work with some of the largest retailers and marketplaces in the world to transform how people shop online. We combine data from retailers with data we create using AI and machine learning to power innovative and powerful retail technologies.  

As the Director of Engineering, you will have the opportunity to lead the team responsible for building, running, and maintaining our services integrated into high-traffic e-commerce websites and used by tens of millions of people.

Must haves

• At least 5 years of experience in managing software engineering teams with a history of leading engineers of various backgrounds
• Min 5 years experience as a senior engineer or tech lead, with a track record in backend- and data-heavy projects, using Java and/or Python
• Demonstrated leadership in engineering management, with a proven ability to lead teams through complex projects
• Track record of operational excellence, using agile methodologies
• Deep understanding of the software development process, development practices, and principles
• Excellent communication skills in English

Bonus points

• You have built scalable data processing pipelines before
• You have worked on building and operating a cloud-based SaaS 
• You have worked on scaling teams in a start-up environment
• You have experience in building and leading remote teams

At Secret Sauce Partners, we work with some of the largest retailers and marketplaces in the world to transform how people shop online. We combine data from retailers with data we create using AI and machine learning to power innovative and powerful retail technologies.  

As the Director of Engineering, you will have the opportunity to lead the team responsible for building, running, and maintaining our services integrated into high-traffic e-commerce websites and used by tens of millions of people.

, [Manage the Engineering team consisting of engineers and team leads, develop and maintain the team's culture, Lead new feature development, maintenance, and operation activities, Optimize operational efficiency by effectively managing projects and resources , Facilitate design and architecture discussions and decision-making to ensure business requirements are translated into working software systems, Collaborate with product management to translate company strategy and goals to the execution level, Contribute to strategic planning , Conduct 1:1s and provide regular feedback to support the professional development of the team members, Facilitate transparency and open communication among team members and cross-functionally] Requirements: Engineering leadership, Architecture, Good operational skills, Strategic thinking, Agile, Java, Python, Communication skills, SaaS, Cloud, Data engineering, Data management, Remote working Tools: Jira, Confluence, GitHub, GIT, Agile, Kanban. Additionally: Flat structure, Small teams, Startup atmosphere, No dress code, Regular team events.