Director of Software Engineering

Quick Facts

• Role: Director of Software Engineering

Description

You will lead the software engineering function and shape the company’s technology direction during a period of rapid growth. The role focuses on aligning IT strategy with business goals, modernizing the engineering stack, migrating to cloud solutions, and ensuring security and governance compliance (NIS2). You will manage teams across development, DevOps, architecture, and analytics, and report KPIs to company leadership.

Responsibilities

• Create and execute an IT strategy aligned with business objectives, including digital transformation and scalable systems

• Lead engineering teams (developers, DevOps, architects, analysts), build a culture of innovation and continuous development, and organize delivery execution

• Oversee the software production process, modernize the current technology stack, and drive cloud migration

• Ensure business continuity and compliance with regulations and standards, including NIS2

• Manage the IT budget, optimize costs, and negotiate contracts with key technology partners

• Drive performance management, standardize processes through Continuous Service Improvement, and ensure projects are delivered on time

• Report KPIs to the board and supervisory authorities and manage business-facing relationships

Requirements

• Minimum 10 years of experience in an IT leadership position (Director, Head of IT, CTO, IT Manager)

• Experience in software product/application development, including mobile applications

• Ability to communicate technology in business terms (benefits and ROI)

• Practical knowledge of modern technology trends: Cloud Computing, AI/Automation, Cybersecurity, Data Engineering

• Experience in Agile/Scrum and managing change in an organization

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills

Benefits

• Employment stability from the start via an employment contract (UoP)

• Direct impact on company strategy with close collaboration with the Board

• Hybrid work model (3 days in the Warsaw office) and flexible start times (7:00–10:00)

• Agile culture with transparency, open feedback, no dress code, and a partnership-oriented atmosphere

• Benefits package: private medical care, sports card, training budget, PPK, ZFŚS, and group insurance

• Birthday gift: an additional fully paid day off