We're fixing international student recruitment with innovative solutions that our customers love.

Company Description

Enroly is dedicated to facilitating a seamless journey for prospective international students and alleviating the burdens on university recruitment, admissions, and compliance staff. As an award-winning innovator in our field, we leverage cutting-edge tools and technology to transform a stressful procedure into a smooth experience. In just six years, we've established a pivotal platform that connects the industry, becoming the go-to data source for universities, industry stakeholders, and leading publications like the Financial Times. More than a third of all UK universities utilise our services, and we're continuously expanding. Every 2 - 3 weeks, a new university joins our platform, and we plan to continue this momentum to become the industry standard solution.

We seek a Director of Engineering to lead our engineering team and support our continued expansion.

About You

As a driven and experienced engineering leader, you bring a proven track record of building and steering high-performance teams within dynamic startup or scaleup environments. Your strategic mindset, combined with a hands-on approach, ensures the development of strong interpersonal relationships within your team, fostering a culture of innovation and mutual respect. You are not one to shy away from challenges; you confront issues with resolve and a forward-thinking attitude, always ready to challenge the status quo to drive progress.

Your role is pivotal; your actions and decisions will immediately impact. You thrive in collaborative settings, working closely with the CTO, CEO, CPO and Head of Product Management to shape the future of engineering at our company. You're committed to excellence, advocating for best practices in documentation, processes, and testing to elevate our operational standards. With a keen eye on the horizon, you prepare your team for future successes through structured learning and development pathways, ensuring progression and growth. Ambitious and relentless, you're eager to push yourself and the company to new heights, making a significant mark on the industry.

The Role

Enroly Engineering has evolved into two highly skilled teams of 6 developers each, with each team including a principal engineer and a team lead. Initially, our teams were structured with all developers as full-stack to accommodate the versatile needs of our projects. However, with the application's growing complexity, we've strategically divided our focus into front-end and back-end specialisations, ensuring all engineers maintain their versatile skill sets.

As our company continues to advance, our founding CTO is transitioning towards a more strategic role, focusing on high-level problem-solving and shaping the future direction of our product and technology strategy. This pivotal shift requires a Director of Engineering to take on operational leadership responsibilities. This includes overseeing code quality, optimising release schedules, and managing day-to-day technical and administrative tasks. The Director of Engineering will play a crucial role in ensuring our engineering operations run smoothly and efficiently, freeing the CTO to focus on strategic initiatives and solving complex challenges.

Key Responsibilities

Leadership and People Management

• Cultivate a culture of innovation, excellence, and accountability within the engineering team.
• Act as a mentor and coach to team leads and principal engineers, focusing on their professional development, performance, and well-being.
• Foster open communication and a strong sense of community, ensuring the team feels supported, understood, and valued.
• Drive outcomes by setting clear expectations and performance metrics, while being attuned to the team's needs and challenges.

Strategic Vision and Technical Leadership

• Develop and articulate a clear technical strategy that aligns with the company's growth objectives and innovation goals.
• Evaluate emerging technologies and industry trends to guide the architectural and technological decisions of the company.
• Lead the engineering team in executing the technical strategy, ensuring the delivery of scalable, robust, and innovative software solutions.
• Spearhead initiatives that push the boundaries of what our technology can achieve, positioning the company as a leader in our sector.

Project Management

• Oversee the planning, execution, and delivery of engineering projects, ensuring they meet quality standards and are completed within timelines.
• Implement agile methodologies and continuous improvement processes to enhance project efficiency and effectiveness.

Collaboration Across Departments

• Work closely with the CEO, CPO, product management, and other departments to ensure engineering projects align with broader business goals.
• Enhance interdepartmental communication and collaboration, fostering a unified approach to achieving the company's objectives.

Talent Acquisition and Team Building

• Lead the effort in attracting, recruiting, and onboarding top engineering talent, continuously enhancing the team's capabilities.
• Build a diverse and dynamic team equipped to tackle future challenges and drive the company's success.

Preferred Qualifications & Experience

• A Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
• A minimum of 8 years of experience in software engineering, with at least 3 years in a leadership role.
• Proven track record of leading engineering teams and delivering successful software projects.
• Strong technical background in software development and architecture.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and project management skills.
• Experience in the SaaS industry is highly preferred.

Languages

TypeScript, Rust

Frameworks

React, Node.js, Next.js

Platforms

AWS, CDK

What We Offer

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Significant opportunities for professional growth and leadership development.
• A dynamic, supportive, and innovative work environment.
• The chance to be a part of a rapidly growing company at the forefront of the SaaS industry.

Application Deadline

April 12th 2024. We encourage you to apply immediately, as we conduct interviews on a rolling basis and will extend an offer to the ideal candidate without delay.

UK work rights required.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, or disability status.