Symphony is a global design and development software company headquartered in San Francisco with 650+ technologists located across engineering offices in Southeast Europe and Latin America, along with business development offices in the US and Western Europe, and a Remote hub engaging employees from Latin America to Africa and Asia. In the last 16 years, we have launched over 300 products for the world’s leading startups, enterprises, Private Equity companies, and Fortune 500 companies. Our team has a proven track record in helping clients increase revenue, reduce time-to-market, improve end-user experiences, and achieve scalability. We have domain expertise spanning financial services, banking, retail, technology, healthcare, as well as the VC and PE ecosystem, among others. We are on the lookout for a Director of Engineering! This is an exciting opportunity to join us in Medellin, Colombia and help us build our community there. The role would place you in a highly-energized environment with some of the most hardworking, creative individuals in the industry where you would be inspired to share your years of experience along with contributing to our projects with the existing teams in Symphony. Responsibilities include: - Partner with Symphony clients to craft and deliver digital solutions that unlock new levels of business value. - Lead the design and implementation of scalable, high-performance architectural solutions, ensuring alignment with business requirements and technical standards. - Provide expert guidance and coaching to developers, fostering a culture of continuous learning and technical excellence. - Partner with UX/UI Designers, Data Scientists, Product Managers, and other stakeholders to ensure cohesive and efficient delivery of solutions. - Ensure best practices are applied and maintain clear communication across teams. - Implement best practices for performance optimization, security, and scalability. - Stay at the forefront of industry trends and emerging technologies, integrating cutting-edge solutions to enhance our products and processes. - Establish and enforce coding standards and best practices. - Define and drive the technical vision and strategy for solution architecture, ensuring alignment with company goals. Preferred qualifications: - Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience. - 10+ years of professional experience in solution architecture, with significant senior or lead experience. - Experience with backend, frontend, and cloud technologies (tech-agnostic). - Ability to scope and estimate project requirements. - Ability to communicate technical concepts to non-technical audiences. - Strong analytical skills for resolving engineering tradeoffs. - Knowledge of design and architectural patterns and principles of software engineering. - Good understanding of server and network infrastructure, with experience in cloud platforms. - Experience designing and developing distributed systems and services. - Experience with large-scale production systems is a plus. - Knowledge of relational and non-relational databases. - Excellent communication, decision-making, organizational, and time management skills. - Problem-solving mindset and ability to partner with stakeholders effectively. Ideal qualities: - Proactive and eager to learn and improve. - Analytical and problem-solving aptitude. - Ability to understand business context and logic. - Commitment to quality and client satisfaction. - Enjoyment of working in a collaborative environment. - Comfort with working in international teams and proficiency in English. If you're ready to join us, we look forward to your application! For questions, contact our Talent Acquisition team at [email protected] . #J-18808-Ljbffr