We are seeking a strategic, hands-on Director Product Engineering to lead and scale our engineering organization (30 - 40 members), drive technology direction, and ensure predictable, high-quality SaaS product delivery aligned with business outcomes.

This role demands a leader who can think architecture, act execution, and build culture someone comfortable operating at both system design depth and CXO-level strategic conversations.

Must Have Requirements
5+ Years in Engineering Leadership
Strong hands-on coding ability with deep problem-solving orientation
Experience across the full SDLC including production support
System architecture & scalable platform design expertise
Database design: MySQL, NoSQL
Backend stack: NodeJS, Kafka, Redis, ActiveMQ, RabbitMQ, Solr
Frontend exposure: ReactJS
Experience with AWS, Java, RESTful APIs, container-based applications
Robust CI/CD, code-repo, and release management experience
Experience implementing AI/ML-driven capabilities is a plus

Key Responsibilities & Outcomes
Define and enforce best practices in architecture, code quality,



testing, deployment, and documentation
Drive a culture of ownership, velocity, accountability, and continuous improvement
Provide strong technical thought leadership to advance platform innovation
Collaborate closely with CXOs and cross-functional leaders to align engineering output with customer and business priorities
Ensure engineering excellence without compromising delivery velocity
Own product milestones, release planning, deployment cycles, and execution predictability
Prioritize technical initiatives, infrastructure investments, and tech debt resolution
Improve delivery governance and introduce measurable engineering KPIs
Stay ahead of emerging technologies and industry best practices relevant to SaaS and logistics tech
Own architectural decisions for scalability, performance, reliability, and security
Lead the adoption of modern frameworks and evolving technology stacks
Ensure robust CI/CD

📌 Director of Technology (Chennai)
🏢 Continuity 1
📍 Chennai