Head of Engineering Permanent employee

2 weeks ago

Copenhagen, Copenhagen, Denmark Worksome Ltd Full time

Worksome is on a mission to make work better. We're dedicated to creating a world where people are more productive and working on what they love. Our platform offers companies a seamless way to hire, manage and pay their external workforce - creating better experiences for everyone and more opportunities for people in the flexible world of work.

Worksome is a human-first company, with a culture rooted in trust, transparency and inclusion. By prioritizing the needs and well-being of both our employees and clients we believe that we're one step closer to creating a more agile and fulfilling world of work - for everyone.

Founded in Denmark in 2017, we currently have offices in Copenhagen, London and New York - and are rapidly expanding into new markets.

We're now looking for a Head of Engineering. The Head of Engineering is a critical leadership role responsible for overseeing and developing the engineering team to align with the company's strategic objectives. This role balances technical leadership, team management, strategic planning, and cross-departmental collaboration, fostering a culture of innovation and high performance. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in web based software engineering and architecture, proven leadership experience, and the ability to collaborate effectively with other departments to push the boundaries of what is possible.

About the job
  • Mentor and develop engineers and team leads
  • Drive team performance and professional growth
  • Partner closely with VP Product to align engineering practices with product strategy, enhancing overall team efficiency and product delivery
  • Lead hiring to build a talented engineering team
  • Guide technical solutions and strategic planning
  • Be the engineering advisor in client discussions, ensuring alignment with strategic business goals and enabling successful client partnerships
  • Oversee infrastructure reliability, scalability, and security
  • Promote quality documentation and team training
  • Assist in security compliance, certifications, and audits
About you
  • Demonstrated leadership in managing engineering teams, preferably in a high-growth technology company
  • Proven track record of scaling technology and teams effectively
  • Strong experience in mentoring engineers and creating high-quality engineering teams
  • Deep understanding of software architecture, data structures, and cloud infrastructure
  • Ability to navigate and lead through change with an emphasis on best practices and industry standards
  • Keen interest and preferably experience in our tech stack of Laravel, GraphQL and VueJS
  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field
  • A strong motivation for leadership and people management.
  • Excellent communication skills, capable of conveying complex technical ideas and fostering a collaborative team environment.
  • Strong product mindset and ability to align technology with business objectives
  • Professional and proactive approach to leadership and problem-solving.
  • Ability to maintain a high-level overview while paying attention to details.
  • Structured and strategic thinking to drive the engineering team forward.
What we can offer you
  • Work life balance and a company that values individual Wellbeing
  • A work culture that embraces trust, transparency and inclusion
  • Flexibility and a hybrid work setup based in Copenhagen, Denmark
  • 6 weeks of vacation, healthcare insurance, pension, social events and holiday parties
  • A role where your ideas and work will have high impact
  • An opportunity to help shape the future of work

Also, we'd love you to have been part of a journey similar to ours. Maybe you have spent time in start-up environments, growing from a small founding team to bigger geographically disparate teams. If you've worked on a similar product, i.e. a web-based platform or other web-based solutions, that wouldn't hurt either.

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