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Head of Engineering - Drive Tech Vision & Innovation

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Are you ready to lead engineering at scale in a company that values innovation, ownership, and real-world impact? We’re partnering with a well-funded tech-driven organization that’s scaling fast and transforming how digital products are delivered. If you thrive in dynamic environments and know how to build high-performing, agile teams — this is your next big move

What You'll Do

  • Define and execute the engineering strategy that powers the company’s product vision.

  • Lead, inspire, and grow a diverse engineering team — including engineering managers.

  • Champion a culture of agility, continuous delivery, and innovation across all squads.

  • Replace traditional PMs with Scrum Masters / Delivery Managers to scale agile practices.

  • Own and evolve the modern tech stack: AWS, Microservices, PHP/Node.js (Backend), React.js (Frontend).

  • Collaborate cross-functionally to build impactful, customer-centric products.

  • Deliver high-quality solutions on time while managing tech budgets and vendor relationships.


What You Bring

  • 15+ years in software engineering with 7+ years of leadership experience, including managing other managers.

  • Deep expertise in cloud (preferably AWS) and microservice-based architectures.

  • A proven track record in scaling agile methodologies (Scrum, Kanban, XP, DevOps).

  • Strong command of system design, architecture, and team productivity best practices.

  • Excellent communication in English and a talent for stakeholder engagement.

  • Strategic mindset in business planning, budgeting, and tech investment decisions.


Why Join?

  • Be the technical visionary and shape the future of a fast-growing product ecosystem.

  • Work in a culture that truly values ownership, agility, and innovation.

  • Influence C-level decisions and help define the roadmap for scalable technology growth.

  • Enjoy autonomy, trust, and the opportunity to make a tangible impact from day one.


Ready to take on a role where your decisions move the needle across engineering, product, and business? Let’s talk.
Confidential search – apply now to explore the opportunity in full confidence.

Due to the high volume of applications we are experiencing, our team will only be in touch with you if your application is shortlisted.

Contract Type: FULL_TIME

Specialism: Tech & Transformation

Focus: Technology Management

Industry: Technology

Salary: Competitive

Workplace Type: Hybrid

Experience Level: Director

Location: Ho Chi Minh City

Job Reference: 55YYXY-50CAA193

Date posted: 31 March 2025

Consultant: Idir Derrouaz