Head of Engineering

ZeinCrew LLC – Remote

About ZeinCrew

ZeinCrew is a staffing company that partners with some of the best and fastest-growing tech startups in New York City and globally.

About the Role

We are looking for a Head of Engineering to lead and scale a high-performing engineering team working on data and analytics platforms.

This role involves overseeing technical strategy, managing engineering teams, and ensuring the successful delivery of scalable and reliable systems. You will work closely with product and leadership teams to align engineering execution with business goals.

Key Responsibilities

Lead and manage the engineering team, including hiring, mentoring, and performance management
Define and execute the technical roadmap aligned with product and business objectives
Oversee system architecture, scalability, and infrastructure decisions
Ensure best practices in software development, deployment, and code quality
Collaborate with cross-functional teams including product, design, and operations
Implement efficient development processes and workflows (e.g., Agile, Jira)
Drive adoption of modern technologies, including data and analytics solutions

Requirements

Strong engineering background with prior hands-on coding experience (not purely managerial)
Familiarity with languages such as Java, Python, and JavaScript/React (able to review code, guide archite- Strong experience in backend and distributed systems architecture
Experience with AWS and Kubernetes in production environments
Familiarity with Airflow or similar tools for orchestration and deployment workflows
Experience managing engineering teams and leading technical projects
Strong understanding of system design, scalability, and cloud infrastructure
Experience working with data and analytics platforms or integrating data platforms and analytics systems
Proficiency with development workflows and tools such as Jira

Nice to Have

Experience scaling engineering teams in startup environments
Hands-on experience with modern full-stack technologies
Background in building SaaS or enterprise platforms
Experience implementing DevOps and CI/CD pipelines

Why Work with ZeinCrew

Remote role with flexible working environment
Collaborative and supportive team culture
Opportunity to work with fast-growing startups
Exposure to modern technologies and real-world products
Long-term growth opportunities
Competitive compensation