Director of Engineering (On-Site)

About us:

Working at Tech Holding isn't just a job, it's an opportunity to be a part of something bigger. We are a full-service consulting firm that was founded on the premise of delivering predictable outcomes and high-quality solutions to our clients.  Our founders and team members have industry experience and have held senior positions in a wide variety of companies – from emerging startups to large Fortune 50 firms – and we have taken our combined experiences and developed a unique approach that is supported by the principles of deep expertise, integrity, transparency, and dependability.

The Role:

We are seeking a Director of Engineering to lead our engineering and delivery operations in Ahmedabad. This individual will oversee a growing team of 25–30+ engineers across multiple technical domains and will be accountable for ensuring the successful, high-quality delivery of projects for US-based clients. The ideal candidate is a technology delivery leader with strong experience managing cross-functional teams, coordinating across time zones, and driving process excellence within a consulting or client-services environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Delivery Leadership – Own the end-to-end delivery of multiple client projects, ensuring timelines, quality, and scope alignment.
• Client & Stakeholder Communication – Act as the point of coordination between the India team and US-based clients, account managers, and executive stakeholders.
• Team Management – Mentor and manage engineering, QA, project management, and DevOps teams; foster a high-performance culture.
• Project Governance – Oversee sprint planning, scrum ceremonies, and delivery reporting; maintain project documentation.
• Resource Planning – Manage team capacity, project staffing, and skills alignment across multiple engagements.
• Operational Excellence – Define and implement delivery best practices, KPIs, and continuous improvement strategies.
• Talent Development – Lead recruitment, onboarding, and upskilling efforts to scale the delivery organization.
• Cross-Time-Zone Collaboration: Ensure consistent overlap and effective communication with US teams and clients. Requires availability during evening hours (approximately 2–3 hours from home, until around 11:30 PM IST) based on project needs.

Required Skills:

• 10+ years of experience in technology delivery, with 3+ years in a senior leadership or engineering management role.
• Strong understanding of the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC)
• Strong interviewing and candidate evaluation skills
• Hands-on strong technical experience with TypeScript, JavaScript and AWS
• Strong understanding of the AWS Partner Network
• Role requires balanced focus - 50% People Management and 50% Technical Leadership
• Proven success managing distributed or global teams, ideally in a consulting or services model.
• Expertise in agile delivery, project tracking, and governance frameworks.
• Strong understanding of software development, cloud, or data engineering environments (preferred).
• Exceptional leadership, organizational, and communication skills.
• Experience working directly with US-based clients and stakeholders.
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field.

Work Schedule:

• Must be available for ~2 hours of evening work to overlap with US teams (until approximately 11:30 PM IST)

What we offer:

• A culture that values flexibility, work-life balance, and employee well-being - including Work From Home Fridays
• Competitive compensation packages and comprehensive health benefits
• Work with a collaborative, global team of engineers who thrive on solving complex challenges
• Exposure to multi-cloud environments (AWS, GCP, Azure) and modern DevOps tooling at scale
• Professional growth through continuous learning, mentorship, and access to new technologies
• Leadership that recognizes contributions and supports career advancement
• The chance to shape DevOps best practices and directly influence company-wide engineering culture
• A people-first environment where your ideas matter and innovation is encouraged

 

Tech Holding is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and experiences, and we consider qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristic. If you require accommodation in the application process, please contact our HR