VP of Engineering

Career Description

Vendasta is seeking a technical expert to lead our development function to new heights! As VP of Engineering, you will be responsible for building and maintaining a talented group of full-stack Software Developers, consistently focused on delivering world-class SaaS through the Vendasta Platform. The VP of Engineering will work cross-divisionally to harness and lead Vendasta’s nearly 20 teams of Software Developers, with a focus on establishing purpose and clarity, leading and motivating change, growing others, and driving technical innovation.

The ideal candidate will be a seasoned leader, able to mentor high-performing teams to accelerate professional growth and goal accomplishment; an expert in all things development, able to lead by example & navigate the development team through complex stories towards simple & elegant solutions; a strategic advisor, able to understand the complex challenges of a dynamic, SaaS business environment and drive change effectively.

Responsibilities

Strategy & Growth

• Lead in overall development strategy for Vendasta by maintaining industry knowledge and keeping informed regarding the latest trends and advancements in technology that could impact the company overall and provide a competitive advantage

• Work in collaboration with CTO to define technology vision & strategy and work with Engineering Managers and Team Leads to implement effectively among teams

• Deliver growth through development strategy and technology solutions by continually seeking new ways to improve processes and implement solutions

• Be an expert within advanced domains of development and represent Vendasta as a spokesperson for technology-related matters within internal forums and at external events (conferences, etc.)

• Review, iterate on, and implement any necessary changes to service-level objectives, working collaboratively with key stakeholders to define measurable and achievable service level agreements (SLAs)

• Maximize Vendasta’s SRED claim and provide any necessary supporting documentation or additional grants or proposals

  Functional Management

• Attract and recruit talent across the development function, continually preparing and planning for continuous improvement of technology, people, culture, and process

• Build and lead a high-performing team of Software Developers dedicated to achieving Vendasta’s overall goals through constant innovation, drive, and agility

• Conduct weekly one-on-one meetings with Engineering Management to communicate functional goals, follow-up on progress, as well as encourage and assist with professional development among teams

• Provide support to Engineering Managers and Team Leads in regards to developing leadership capabilities, maintaining employee engagement, and encouraging employee growth

• Foster an environment that drives innovation and challenges employees to explore and new ideas and technologies that aim to grow the business; encourage experimentation and continual improvement through regular

• Hackathons, knowledge sharing, professional development time, and technical debt reduction

• Build strong cross-functional partnerships with engineering, design, marketing, distribution, and service fulfillment at multiple levels within the company

Skills & Qualifications

Strategy & Growth

• 10+ years of development experience—preferably with 5+ years of increasing leadership responsibilities and management of teams of 50+
• 5+ years experience in SaaS and Agile methodologies
• Bachelors of Science in Computer Science or related field
• Exposure to modern development methodologies and programming languages
• Demonstrated experience balancing technology initiatives with business objectives
• Highly-effective relationship builder & manager with demonstrated proficiency in collaborating successfully with various internal and external groups
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to work cross-functionally in a fast-paced, high-productivity environment
• Public presentation experience—successfully making both business and technical cases to public, industry, and Executive audience

Functional Management

• Demonstrated ability to build up, lead, and grow a large team to success—with proven ability to lead through influence, excellence, and example
• A strong background in building teams by developing leaders and managers and recruiting outstanding talent
• A history of motivating and influencing highly-skilled professionals to achieve major organizational goals
• Ability to navigate ambiguity, develop plans, and successfully execute over multiple quarters