Head of Engineering

Posted 6 Days Ago
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Hiring Remotely in Gurgaon, Haryana, IND
In-Office or Remote
Expert/Leader
Information Technology
The Role
Own the engineering, data, platform, and technology strategy for a fast-growing digital business. Lead engineering and data teams, establish technology roadmaps, oversee cloud infrastructure, architecture, scalability, reliability, security, compliance, and technology costs. Partner with executive stakeholders to align priorities, manage investments and vendors, strengthen analytics, and identify AI and automation opportunities.
Summary Generated by Built In

This is a remote position.

Shuru is a self-managed technology team specializing in accelerating visions through product, technology, and AI leadership. With a focus on bespoke execution, we deliver impactful solutions that are scalable and designed for success. At Shuru, we deliver mobile solutions that meet and exceed customer expectations. Our collaborative and fast-paced environment encourages creativity and innovation.

We are looking for a senior technology leader to own the engineering, data, platform, and technology strategy for a fast-growing digital business. You will work as an embedded member of the client's leadership team, partnering closely with the CEO, Finance, Operations, Product, Commercial, and other senior stakeholders to align technology priorities with business goals.

This is a remote role based in India.

Key Responsibilities
  • Define and execute the overall technology, engineering, and data strategy.
  • Partner with senior leadership to translate business priorities into clear technology roadmaps.
  • Build strong relationships with stakeholders across Finance, Operations, Product, Commercial, and Technology.
  • Lead prioritization discussions and align stakeholders on timelines, dependencies, investments, and trade-offs.
  • Communicate technology strategy, risks, progress, and business impact clearly to technical and non-technical audiences.
  • Influence decisions through structured recommendations, data, and clear business rationale.
  • Lead engineering and data teams through managers and technical leads.
  • Oversee platform architecture, cloud infrastructure, scalability, reliability, and cost efficiency.
  • Strengthen analytics and data capabilities to support executive decision-making.
  • Own security, data privacy, compliance, access governance, and technology risk.
  • Manage technology budgets, vendors, infrastructure costs, and build-vs-buy decisions.
  • Identify opportunities to use AI and automation to improve engineering and business productivity.

Requirements
  • 10+ years of experience in technology leadership roles within startups, scale-ups, or fast-growing businesses.
  • Experience leading engineering and/or data teams through senior managers or technical leads.
  • Strong stakeholder management skills with experience working directly with CEOs, founders, and senior leadership teams.
  • Proven ability to manage competing priorities and drive alignment across multiple business functions.
  • Excellent executive communication, influencing, negotiation, and decision-making skills.
  • Ability to translate technical topics into clear business impact, risks, and recommendations.
  • Strong understanding of cloud-native platforms, architecture, data systems, and infrastructure.
  • Experience managing technology budgets, vendors, and strategic technology investments.
  • Comfortable making high-impact decisions in ambiguous and fast-moving environments.
  • Experience in regulated or data-sensitive industries such as fintech, insurance, financial services, or similar environments is preferred.


Benefits
  • Competitive compensation and benefits.
  • Remote and flexible work environment.
  • Direct exposure to executive leadership and strategic decision-making.
  • Opportunity to shape technology strategy and business outcomes.
  • Strong learning and leadership growth opportunities.




Skills Required

  • 10+ years of experience in technology leadership roles within startups, scale-ups, or fast-growing businesses
  • Experience leading engineering and/or data teams through senior managers or technical leads
  • Experience working directly with CEOs, founders, and senior leadership teams
  • Strong stakeholder management skills
  • Ability to manage competing priorities and drive alignment across multiple business functions
  • Excellent executive communication, influencing, negotiation, and decision-making skills
  • Ability to translate technical topics into clear business impact, risks, and recommendations
  • Strong understanding of cloud-native platforms, architecture, data systems, and infrastructure
  • Experience managing technology budgets, vendors, and strategic technology investments
  • Ability to make high-impact decisions in ambiguous and fast-moving environments
  • Experience in regulated or data-sensitive industries such as fintech, insurance, financial services, or similar environments
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The Company
HQ: Gurugram, Haryana
50 Employees
Year Founded: 2021

What We Do

Looking for a self-managed professional team to help take your technology and product strategy to the next level? From leadership consulting to hands-on software delivery, we can support you in many ways. 1. Mobile, Web, Backend Software Development 2. Technology Infrastructure Solutions 3. Technology Scaling Solutions 4. Adopting Emerging Tech like Artificial Intelligence 5. Product & Technology Leadership Our custom software development services specialize in end-to-end product development. With a team of experienced professionals, we can help you navigate the complex world of technology and bring your vision to life. We offer on-demand product leadership and strategic guidance to help your business excel without the full-time commitment of a Chief Product Officer. Our team of experienced product experts works closely with you to understand your unique needs and craft tailored product strategies that align with your business objectives. We provide on-demand technical leadership and expertise to help your business scale and innovate without the full-time commitment of a Chief Technology Officer. As your tech leader, we focus on driving your technology strategy, optimizing your software architecture, and fostering a culture of innovation to propel your business forward. Let us be your go-to resource for all things product and technology. Contact us to learn more about how we can help your business succeed.

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