Hybrid Director, Software Engineering – Java

at Saviynt

• Job title: Director, Software Engineering – Java
• Job type: Full Time
• Experience level: Lead
• Salary: Not specified
• Degree requirement: Bachelor's Degree
• Tech skills: Hibernate, J2EE, Java, Microservices, RDBMS, Spring
• Location requirements: Hybrid, Bengaluru, India

About the role

• Director of Engineering at Saviynt, leading a team to build foundational software for modern enterprises. Driving digital transformation and solving security and compliance challenges efficiently.

Responsibilities

• Lead a dynamic engineering team responsible for building foundational software that underpins applications.
• Drive results across various functional areas in a rapidly changing environment.
• Improve developer productivity using AI code assistants.
• Collaborate with teams across the organization, leveraging excellent communication skills.
• Implement and uphold industry-leading engineering practices including Agile development, design reviews, code reviews, unit testing, and test automation.
• Make informed decisions based on data to drive the team towards optimal solutions.
• Manage complex, large-scale enterprise applications known for resilience and reliability.
• Attract, hire, retain, and lead top-tier engineering talent.

Requirements

• Possess a minimum of 6 years of management experience overseeing multiple teams and initiatives.
• Demonstrate a track record of effectively managing, attracting, hiring, retaining, and leading top-tier engineering talent and high-performance product engineering teams.
• Thrive in an environment characterized by rapid change and showcase the ability to drive results across various functional areas.
• Should have demonstrated experience in improving developer productivity using AI code assistants.
• Exhibit excellent communication skills, allowing for effective collaboration with teams across the organization, even in diverse geographical locations.
• Leverage extensive hands-on experience in developing and managing complex, large-scale enterprise applications and products known for their resilience and reliability.
• Champion technical excellence by implementing and upholding industry-leading engineering practices, including Agile development, design reviews, code reviews, unit testing, and test automation.
• Leverage data to make informed decisions, driving the team towards optimal solutions.
• Possess over 10 years of proficiency in Java/J2EE technologies, with expertise in Spring, Hibernate, and a preference for Microservices. Familiarity with Containerization, CI/CD practices, code repository tools, and Java debugging tools is a plus.
• Exhibit proficiency in RDBMS Server, particularly in designing and optimizing queries, performance tuning, and stored procedures.
• Possess strong written and verbal communication skills, along with effective presentation abilities. Demonstrated leadership, problem-solving, and analytical skills are essential.
• Hold a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or Engineering, with preference given to candidates with an MS or Masters in Information Technology.