VP - Technology

Job Summary
The Vice President (VP) of Software Technology is a strategic leadership role responsible for driving innovation, overseeing software development initiatives, and ensuring the scalability and security of technology solutions.
The VP will lead cross-functional teams, develop technical roadmaps, and collaborate with executives to align software strategies with business goals.
Key Responsibilities
Strategic Leadership & Innovation

• Define and implement the companys software technology vision, ensuring alignment with business objectives.
• Drive software architecture decisions, development best practices, and technology adoption.
• Establish and manage software engineering processes, tools, and standards for continuous improvement.
• Identify and integrate emerging technologies, including AI, cloud computing, and DevOps methodologies.
  

Software Development & Engineering Management

• Oversee the entire software development lifecycle (SDLC), from design to deployment.
• Manage agile development processes, ensuring high performance and on-time delivery.
• Set and enforce coding standards, architecture guidelines, and DevOps best practices.
• Collaborate with product management to define technical requirements and roadmaps.
  

Technical Leadership & Architecture

• Define scalable, secure, and high-performance software architectures.
• Lead cloud-native application development, including microservices, containers, and serverless technologies.
• Ensure robust API development, integration, and management.
• Oversee data architecture, database performance optimization, and analytics integration.
  

Team Development & Mentorship

• Build, lead, and mentor high-performing engineering teams.
• Foster a culture of innovation, continuous learning, and technical excellence.
• Collaborate with HR to recruit, retain, and upskill top technical talent.
  

Security, Compliance & Risk Management

• Implement best practices for cybersecurity, data privacy, and regulatory compliance.
• Oversee risk assessments and mitigation strategies for software applications and infrastructure.
• Ensure adherence to industry standards such as ISO 27001, SOC 2, and GDPR.
  

Stakeholder Collaboration & Communication

• Work closely with executive leadership, product managers, and business teams to translate business needs into technical solutions.
• Present technical strategies, progress updates, and risk assessments to stakeholders.
• Partner with external vendors and technology partners to drive innovation and efficiency.
  

Required Technical Skills

• Programming & Development : Proficiency in Python, Java, C#, JavaScript/TypeScript, and modern frameworks (React, Angular, Node.js, .NET Core, Spring Boot).
• Cloud Computing : Expertise in AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud Platform (GCP), including Kubernetes, Terraform, and CI/CD pipelines.
• Software Architecture : Microservices architecture, event-driven architecture, API design, and containerization (Docker, Kubernetes).
• DevOps & Automation : CI/CD pipelines, infrastructure as code (IaC), GitOps, and monitoring/logging tools (Prometheus, ELK Stack).
• Data & Analytics : SQL and NoSQL databases (PostgreSQL, MySQL, MongoDB, Redis), data warehousing (Snowflake, BigQuery), and data engineering (Kafka, Spark).
• Cybersecurity & Compliance : Identity and access management (IAM), encryption standards, vulnerability management, and adherence to compliance frameworks.

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• AI & Machine Learning (Preferred) : Knowledge of AI/ML technologies, model deployment (TensorFlow, PyTorch, MLOps), and data science workflows.
  

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelors or Masters degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field.
• 12+ years of experience in software engineering, with at least 5+ years in a leadership role.
• Proven track record of leading large-scale software development projects.
• Strong knowledge of Agile methodologies, software development best practices, and emerging technologies.
• Experience managing distributed teams and working in a global technology environment.
  

Preferred Certifications (Optional)

• AWS Certified Solutions Architect / Google Professional Cloud Architect / Microsoft Azure Solutions Architect
• Certified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA)
• SAFe Agilist / Certified Scrum Master (CSM)
• CISSP / CISM (for security-focused leaders)
  

Key Competencies

• Strong problem-solving, analytical, and decision-making skills.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management abilities.
• Ability to balance technical depth with business strategy.
• Passion for innovation, automation, and improving software development processes
  

Skills: aws,redis,spring boot,azure,terraform,python,.net core,vulnerability management,docker,iam,node.js,bigquery,mongodb,mlops,kubernetes,javascript,elk stack,angular,typescript,microservices,programming,spark,kafka,google cloud platform,ci/cd,pytorch,api design,snowflake,nosql,sql,java,encryption standards,artificial intelligence,mysql,event-driven architecture,prometheus,c#,stakeholder management,tensorflow,react,postgresql