Director - Engineering
Weekday AI· Weekday's Client via platform
About this role
This role is for one of the Weekday's clients
Salary range: Rs 3000000 - Rs 6000000 (ie INR 30 - 60 LPA)
Min Experience: 12 years
Location: Bengaluru
JobType: full-time
We are seeking a Director of Engineering who is highly committed to execution and delivering results. This role suits a proactive leader skilled in overseeing engineering teams, promoting on-schedule execution, and guaranteeing the delivery of top-quality software. The successful candidate will collaborate closely with product, design, and business teams to transform business objectives into reliable technological solutions.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Engineering Execution & Delivery:
- Take full ownership of engineering projects from start to finish, ensuring timely delivery with exceptional quality.
- Lead agile development methodologies, facilitating effective sprint planning, backlog refinement, and milestone monitoring.
- Enhance release processes, maintain high code standards, and improve system performance while reducing technical debt.
- Identify and resolve blockers for teams by recognizing bottlenecks, managing risks, and driving continuous advancement.
2. Team Leadership & Management:
- Oversee, mentor, and expand high-performing engineering teams.
- Establish clear roles and responsibilities within the team to guarantee successful project execution.
- Offer hands-on technical support when necessary, promoting a culture of excellence and ongoing improvement.
- Work closely with the recruitment team to attract and retain top engineering talent.
3. Cross-Functional Collaboration:
- Partner effectively with product managers, business stakeholders, and other engineering leaders to align technical efforts with organizational objectives.
- Facilitate smooth coordination among backend, frontend, DevOps, and QA teams to deliver scalable solutions.
- Convert business needs into detailed technical roadmaps and actionable execution plans.
4. System Scalability & Stability:
- Maintain the stability, security, and scalability of current systems while supporting the development of new features.
- Improve system performance and reliability in a cost-effective manner.
- Implement robust DevOps and CI/CD practices to ensure seamless and frequent deployments.
Attributes we are looking for:
- 12-17 years of experience in software development and engineering leadership roles.
- Demonstrated ability to drive project execution in fast-paced environments, preferably within fintech or consumer technology sectors.
- Practical expertise with backend technologies (Java) and frontend frameworks (React).
- Proficiency in Agile, Scrum methodologies, and project management tools such as JIRA, Asana, and Trello.
- Strong people management capabilities with a proven record of mentoring and developing engineering teams.
Good to have Skills
Java
Spring
Microservices
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This Director - Engineering position at Weekday AI was posted on May 8, 2026. Apply as soon as possible — early applications are often reviewed first.
Director - Engineering
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