Director of Engineering

Job Title: Director of Engineering Budget - 30-40LPA +ESOPS Location - Bhopal Working - 6 Days/week Job Summary We are looking for an experienced Director of Engineering who has successfully designed and scaled application architecture for platforms with at least 1 million subscribers (or equivalent large-scale user base). The ideal candidate will lead the entire IT function, including backend and frontend teams, while remaining hands-on with architecture, APIs, and critical technical decisions. Key Responsibilities Design, build, and scale robust application architectures capable of supporting 1M+ users. Lead and manage the Engineering team, including backend and frontend developers. Own technical strategy, system architecture, and engineering best practices. Be hands-on with API integrations, system design, and performance optimization. Oversee development, deployment, and maintenance of mobile and web applications. Ensure high availability, scalability, security, and performance of systems. Collaborate with product, design, and business teams to align technology with business goals Mentor engineers, conduct code reviews, and drive engineering excellence. Required Skills & Experience Proven experience in building and scaling applications to 1 million+ subscribers/users. Strong hands-on experience in API integrations and distributed systems. Strong native mobile development experience: Android: Kotlin / Java & iOS: Swift / Objective-C Successfully shipped apps on both Google Play Store and Apple App Store. Hands-on experience with Java (8+), Spring Boot, and Microservices architecture. Solid understanding of REST APIs, MySQL, and MongoDB. Experience with containerization tools such as Docker. Experience working with cloud platforms like AWS, Azure, or GCP. Strong problem-solving, debugging, and code optimization skills. Working knowledge of Angular is a strong plus. Leadership & Soft Skills Strong leadership and team management skills. Ability to balance hands-on technical work with strategic decision-making. Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills. Experience leading teams in fast-paced, scaling environments.