OverviewAs the Director of Engineering, you will be responsible for leading efforts to identify and reduce technical debt, fostering collaboration with other Salesforce organizations, notably Technology & Products (T&P), and maintaining comprehensive documentation of best practices and innovative ideas discovered by the team. Your leadership will be crucial in driving technical excellence and ensuring the long-term success of our engineering initiatives.Key ResponsibilitiesLeadership and Strategy: Provide strategic direction and leadership to the engineering team; Identify and prioritize technical debt reduction initiatives; Foster a culture of continuous improvement and innovation.Technical Debt Management: Assess and identify areas of technical debt within the engineering projects; Develop and implement strategies to reduce technical debt and improve code quality; Monitor progress and ensure timely resolution of technical debt issues.Collaboration and Outreach: Establish and maintain strong relationships with other Salesforce organizations, notably Technology & Products (T&P); Facilitate knowledge sharing and collaboration across teams; Represent the engineering team in cross-functional meetings and initiatives.Documentation and Best Practices: Maintain comprehensive documentation of best practices, innovative ideas, and lessons learned; Ensure that documentation is easily accessible and up-to-date; Promote the adoption of best practices across the engineering team.Team Development: Mentor and develop engineering leaders and team members; Conduct regular performance reviews and provide constructive feedback; Foster a collaborative and high-performance team culture.Project Management: Oversee the planning and execution of engineering projects; Ensure projects are delivered on time, within scope, and with high quality; Identify and mitigate risks and issues throughout the project lifecycle.QualificationsBachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.Proven experience as a Director of Engineering or similar leadership role.Strong understanding of technical debt management and reduction strategies.Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.Experience with agile software development practices.Ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams and stakeholders.Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.Experience with Java, AWS, and DevOps practices is a plus.
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