Head of Engineering

Head of Engineering

Location: Ukraine, Europe

Remote | Full-time

Compensation: Competitive

Our client is seeking a professional to lead at the intersection of technology and business strategy. This role is designed for a technical leader who maintains a strong engineering foundation while possessing extensive experience in high-level business discussions. The successful candidate will own the entire pre-sales, discovery, and proposal process, translating complex business requirements into effective technical solutions and supervising their execution across Ukraine and Europe. Acting as a key part of the CTO office, this individual will help scale technical capabilities and define new business offerings.

Key Responsibilities

• Pre-Sales & Discovery: Own the end-to-end pre-sales process, including technical audits, discovery sessions, and requirements gathering.
• Solution Design: Design high-level architectures and solution blueprints; act as both Business Analyst and Technical Architect during sales cycles.
• Proposal Leadership: Write comprehensive technical specifications and proposals that align technical solutions with business outcomes.
• Strategic Growth: Work with Sales and Marketing to define new business models; assist the CTO in scaling tech capabilities and overall strategy.
• Technical Oversight: Supervise Solution Architects and Tech Leads to ensure delivery excellence for new and existing accounts.
• Innovation: Design AI/ML-powered solutions and evaluate new technologies to recommend adoption based on business impact and security standards.

Interview Process

1. CV Screening
2. HR Interview
3. English Speaking Evaluation
4. Tech Screening
5. Tech Interview
6. C-level Interview
7. Reference Check
8. Final Decision

• Experience: 5+ years in solution architecture, tech/team lead, or competency management roles.
• Engineering: Background in software development with hands-on coding (Java, JavaScript/Node.js, Python, C#, Go, or similar).
• Architecture: Mastery of Microservices, DDD, CQRS, messaging, and cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, or Azure).
• AI/ML: Solid understanding of AI/ML technologies and their practical business applications.
• Security: Knowledge of security best practices and scalability considerations for company-wide systems.

Professional Skills

• Client Engagement: Proven track record in owning the full pre-sales cycle and leading execution for complex projects/accounts.
• Strategic Approach: Ability to lead conversations using a "working backwards" approach from business needs to tech solutions.
• Soft Skills: English at a C1 level; excellent communication with both technical and business stakeholders.
• Mindset: Pragmatic approach to problem-solving without over-engineering; comfortable with ambiguity and high-agency ownership.

Pluses

• Experience as a Technical Product Manager; cloud certifications (AWS SA); familiarity with frontend technologies (React, Angular, Vue.js).

Education & Location

• Education: Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Business, or a related field.
• Location: Based in Ukraine or Europe (Location outside Ukraine is a plus).

• Strategic Influence: Key role within the CTO office and overall tech strategy.
• Autonomy: High level of ownership over the entire pre-sales and discovery process.
• Professional Impact: Ability to define new business models and see technical solutions drive real business value.

Due to the high volume of applications we anticipate, we regret that we are unable to provide individual feedback to all candidates. If you do not hear back from us within 4 weeks of your application, please assume that you have not been successful on this occasion. We genuinely appreciate your interest and wish you the best in your job search.

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