Showpad
SeniorTechnologyDirector
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“Senior Technology Director at Showpad. Skills: Software Product Development, Engineering Leadership, Cloud Architecture, Agile Methodologies. Define engineering roadmap. Execute engineering roadmap”
What You'll Achieve.
Deliver high-quality software; Deliver scalable software; Ensure product competitiveness; Ensure product scalability; Improve delivery speed; Improve predictability; Improve team morale
Industry & Context.
Identify bottlenecks; Improve team performance
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
15+ years in software engineering, 5+ years in senior leadership, Solid foundation in full-stack development, Cloud architecture (AWS/Azure/GCP), Modern CI/CD tools, Complex, distributed systems delivery, Enterprise software products delivery, Expert-level knowledge of Agile methodologies, DevSecOps principles, Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Ability to see the big picture, Attention to execution details, Passion for coaching talent, Ability to communicate technical concepts, Ability to navigate ambiguity, Manage conflicting priorities, Lead teams through change, Use metrics to identify bottlenecks, Improve team performance
Nice to Have
Experience with latest AI models, MBA or Master’s in Computer Science
What You'll Do.
Define engineering roadmap
Execute engineering roadmap
Collaborate with Product Management
Prioritize feature development
Balance technical debt
Anticipate technical requirements
Anticipate technical trends
Lead India Product Development Teams
Mentor engineering teams
Grow engineering teams
Establish best practices
Enforce best practices
Optimize Agile/Scrum process
Improve delivery speed
Improve predictability
Manage departmental budgets
Manage resource allocation
Manage hiring strategies
Act as technical point of contact
Facilitate communication
Ensure seamless product delivery
Ensure technical architecture is secure
Ensure technical architecture is scalable
Ensure technical architecture is reliable
Oversee technology adoption
Oversee framework adoption
Implement disaster recovery plans
Maintain disaster recovery plans
Implement business continuity plans
Maintain business continuity plans
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Engineering Managers; Team Leads; Individual contributors; Engineering; Product; Design
Communication Scope
Communicate technical concepts
Process & Methodology
Agile methodologies, Scrum, Kanban, Roadmap planning
Full Job Description
Summary: We are seeking an experienced and strategic Director of Software Product Development to lead our engineering organization in delivering high-quality, scalable software solutions. In this role, you will bridge the gap between high-level product vision and technical execution. You will be responsible for overseeing the full software development lifecycle (SDLC), managing high-performing engineering teams, and ensuring our technical architecture supports our long-term business goals. The ideal candidate has a strong background in both software architecture and people management, with a proven track record of shipping complex SaaS or enterprise-grade software products. Responsibilities: Define and execute the engineering roadmap in alignment with company-wide product goals. Collaborate with Product Management to prioritize feature development, balancing innovation, maintenance, and technical debt. Anticipate future technical requirements and trends to ensure the product remains competitive and scalable. Act as a leader for all India Product Development Teams. Lead, mentor, and grow a diverse team of Engineering Managers, Team Leads, and individual contributors. Establish and enforce best practices for development, code quality, testing, security, and CI/CD pipelines. Optimize the Agile/Scrum development process to improve delivery speed, predictability, and team morale. Manage departmental budgets, resource allocation, and hiring strategies. Act as the primary technical point of contact for stakeholders across all product lines. Facilitate communication between engineering, product, and design to ensure seamless product delivery. Report on key performance indicators (KPIs), such as velocity, release quality, and system uptime. Ensure the technical architecture is secure, scalable, and reliable. Oversee the evaluation and adoption of new technologies and frameworks. Implement and maintain disaster recovery and business continuity plans. Required Qualifications:
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