Head of Engineering

**We are looking for a super hero Head of Engineering**

This is an opportunity for the right person to learn further, build on existing skills and grow, we are a start-up not an MNC with deep pockets We do however have expertise and one thing is for certain, you will not be a one trick pony

**Who are INSPIFY**:
INSPIFY is the leading Virtual Sales Platform head quartered in Singapore. The most well-known and prestigious luxury brands worldwide are using the INSPIFY Cloud Platform to offer their customers an immersive digital experience and empower the Sales Professionals to interact digitally in the most natural way from anywhere and anytime.

**What is the ROLE**:
You will have the opportunity to work alongside seasoned industry professionals in a fast-paced dynamic environment, with the ability to learn fast and develop a wide range of skills.

Are you ready to roll up your sleeves and learn? Do you like to be thrown in at the deep end (with our full support), in preparation for you to take on anything your next job throws at you.

**Head of Engineering Job Description**:
We are searching for a highly-motivated Head of Engineering to lead our engineering activities. In this position, you will be responsible for all aspects of software and hardware operations. Your central goal is to deliver high quality software and hardware, build a high performance team and increase time to market.

**Your Responsibilities**:

- The Head of Engineering manages the day-to-day activities of the engineering teams as well as the management and execution of site/software development projects against delivery commitments and project plans.
- The Head of Engineering is also in charge of the management of the department’s staffing, resources, and mentoring, and maintaining a best-in-class engineering department.
- The Head of Engineering leads the engineering team in the delivery of platform functionality through a mix of development software and helps the team in achieving and surpassing departmental goals. He provides technical guidance and direction, as well as hands-on resource and project management, for all site/software development activities.
- The Head of Engineering plays a leading role in the recruiting activities of the engineering department in order to ensure consistency in departmental efficiency.
- The Head of Engineering plays a mentorship role to key engineering personnel, assisting in their duties upon request, and constantly promoting the growth of their professional skills, readying them for the assumption of his duties in his absence or retirement.
- The Head of Engineering also plays a leading engineering role within the department where he is tasked with the planning, management, execution and implementation of site/software projects, inclusive of the day-to-day project management, scope management, issue and risk management, as well as regular status reporting.
- The Head of Engineering develops strategic plans with regard to the technical development of sites/software and establishes the business’s technical vision that guides all aspects of technological development.
- He also oversees the strategic deployment of the departmental resources leading to optimal resource allocation and the smooth and successful development of sites/software.
- The Head of Engineering, at this capacity is responsible for the overall system development life-cycle.
- The Head of Engineering will work closely with senior engineering teams in the management and development of strategic planning.
- He will also work closely with the user experience department in designing, developing, and deploying scalable technologies that will lead to increased consumer satisfaction.
- The Head of Engineering also works with senior engineering management in ensuring that systems meet the overall business requirements and standards.
- The Head of Engineering will also report on status of site/software development, operations, quality, and system performance to senior engineering leadership.
- The Head of Engineering stays abreast of leading and cutting-edge technologies and industry best practices.
- He absorbs relevant and suitable technology based on the projected benefits to the engineering development departments.

**Qualifications and Experience Levels**:

- Master’s degree in Computer Science or any other relevant field
- Has vast experience in software engineering, site/software development and experience working with numerous software-industry business models inclusive of subscription, ecommerce, support and fulfillment.
- Has a demonstrated experience in the management of a frontend or backend team through cross-functional projects and recording project progress.
- He also as has a vast experience building consumer and developer facing products and services as well as the deployment of APIs.
- Communication skills both in written and verbal form are imperative for the Head of Engineering
- He will need to have exceptionally