Vice President of Software Engineering Excellence
Join Entersekt, a pioneer in digital banking security and payment protection, as we aim to redefine the digital transaction landscape. With over 16 years of industry experience and strong backing from Accel-KKR, we are at the forefront of protecting millions of users globally, with innovative solutions in mobile authentication and payment security.
As our company evolves, we seek a Senior Engineering Leader who has a proven track record in modernizing software delivery and can cultivate engineering excellence across multiple product teams. If you have experience leading transformative initiatives in CI / CD, test automation, AI-driven processes, and cloud-native architecture, this could be your next big career move.
The Role
In the role of VP of Software Engineering Excellence, you will be instrumental in shaping our overall software development lifecycle (SDLC) and ensuring consistent application of high engineering standards across our organization. You will serve as a central authority for engineering governance, release management, and AI integration in our software development efforts.
Your Responsibilities Include :
- Cross-Functional Leadership : Collaborate with various teams such as Product Management, Security, and Architecture to influence best practices and establish a framework for success.
- Engineering Governance & Standards : Define and enforce rigorous development standards and quality metrics that ensure high-quality outcomes and compliance across PODs.
- Release & Deployment Management : Establish clear processes for deploying and releasing software, reducing risk while enhancing flexibility.
- Quality Engineering & Test Automation : Drive the adoption of testing ownership among developers, while enabling QA to focus on governance and tooling.
- AI-Driven Engineering Transformation : Develop and implement a roadmap for AI integration in our engineering processes, promoting efficiency and innovation.
- Compliance, Security & Risk : Embed security protocols within the development lifecycle to maintain compliance with industry standards.
- Architecture Governance & Enablement : Work with engineering leads to ensure that architectural decisions meet scalability and security requirements.
- Authority & Decision Rights : Maintain oversight of the SDLC, ensuring adherence to defined engineering best practices and governance policies.
What We Are Looking For :
At least 10 years of software engineering experience, with a minimum of 5 years in senior leadership roles.Experience in leading engineering transformations and influencing cross-functional teams.Strong background in modern engineering practices such as CI / CD and observability.Hands-on familiarity with GitLab and Jira in large-scale settings.Proficiency in compliance-driven environments, especially in fintech.History of implementing AI technologies to enhance engineering processes.Success Measures :
Establish a documented SDLC adopted by all products.Standardize the separation of deployment and release processes, ensuring accountability.Implement AI integration throughout the SDLC to enhance performance and reduce manual workload.Ensure integration of tools like GitLab and Jira for efficient traceability and engineering intelligence.Take the next step in your career and help us create secure digital transactions. Apply today!