VP of Engineering (Senior Ruby)

Ireland
Permanent
Full-time

7 days ago

Job Description GemPool are working with a growing SaaS company to hire a VP of Engineering. This is a player-coach role, leading a team of engineers while also contributing directly to product development.The RoleAs VP of Engineering you will scale the engineering function, drive technical standards, and help shape product delivery. You will sit on the leadership team and collaborate closely with product, sales, and customer success.Key responsibilities include

Leading and mentoring a team of 6+ engineers while contributing hands-on
Working with other teams to shape upcoming features
Defining deliverables, estimating timelines, and planning development cycles
Reviewing progress and unblocking team members
Performing code reviews and mentoring junior engineers
Attending weekly in-person leadership meetings in Dublin HQ

What we're looking for

8+ years' experience building full-stack web applications (at least 3 years with Ruby on Rails)
Previous team and project leadership experience in an agile environment
Growth mindset and eagerness to learn
Strong ownership, communication and time management skills
Degree in software engineering, computer science or similar is a plus but not required
Passion for Ruby on Rails is a major plus, as is an interest in sport

Location and benefits

Remote within Ireland (ideally Dublin for leadership meetings)
Full-time, permanent role
Opportunity to make a significant impact in a scaling SaaS company

This role is for candidates based in Ireland only. This client does not offer sponsorship.If you feel like this role suits your experience please reach out on sean.whelan@gempool.ie or apply directly.

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