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Director of Engineering- job post SocialCatfish.com

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Overview:

SocialCatfish.com, a leader in data sourcing and people search verification services, is seeking an innovative and results-driven Director of Engineering to lead our technical team. In this role, you will guide and manage the engineering department, overseeing the development of our core platform that specializes in search capabilities across various data points, including names, emails, phone numbers, usernames, and reverse image searches. You will play a key role in maintaining our commitment to data privacy and online safety, ensuring our platform adheres to strict security and data protection standards.

The Director of Engineering will manage a team of engineers, including the Senior Lead Developer, and work closely with executive leadership to shape the technical direction and growth of the company.

Key Responsibilities:

Strategic Technical Leadership:

Drive the technical strategy and vision for SocialCatfish.com, ensuring alignment with business objectives and technological advancements.
Collaborate with the leadership team to define long-term goals and strategies for platform scalability, security, and performance.
Oversee the development and implementation of cutting-edge data aggregation, search, and privacy solutions.
Team Leadership & Development:

Lead, mentor, and inspire the engineering team, including the Senior Lead Developer, to deliver high-quality, secure, and scalable solutions.
Foster a collaborative engineering culture that promotes continuous learning, technical excellence, and innovation.
Conduct regular code reviews and performance evaluations, ensuring best practices in software development are followed.
Project & Resource Management:

Manage project timelines and ensure on-time delivery of key initiatives, optimizing resource allocation and workflow efficiency.
Oversee the entire development lifecycle, from initial concept through deployment, utilizing agile methodologies.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including product management, security, and QA, to meet business and technical goals.
Data Privacy & Security:

Ensure compliance with data privacy laws and regulations such as GDPR and CCPA, while upholding SocialCatfish’s commitment to user data protection.
Implement and enforce security protocols across all systems to mitigate potential vulnerabilities.
Technical Oversight & Hands-On Leadership:

Provide oversight of the architecture and design of the platform, ensuring it can scale with future growth and handle large datasets efficiently.
Work closely with the Senior Lead Developer on complex technical challenges and assist in resolving critical technical issues.
Participate in hands-on development as necessary, particularly in architecting solutions for complex problems.
Cross-Functional Collaboration:

Partner with product and business teams to translate business requirements into technical solutions.
Maintain clear communication with stakeholders on project progress, challenges, and deadlines.
Qualifications

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent qualification).
For IT Support-related responsibilities: minimum of a Diploma or A+ Certification.
Experience Requirements

12–15 years of hands-on experience managing PHP projects (mandatory).
10+ years of professional software development experience.
At least 3+ years in a leadership role managing teams of developers.
Proven experience in technical leadership and strategy, ideally in a data-centric, search-based platform environment.
Prior experience with inventory, hardware maintenance, and IT procurement is an advantage.
Technical Expertise

Deep understanding of the PHP ecosystem and related technologies.
Strong expertise in both front-end and back-end technologies:
HTML, CSS, JavaScript, PHP.
Large-scale databases (SQL and NoSQL).
Proficiency with MVC frameworks such as Laravel, Django, or similar.
Expertise in REST APIs, Linux systems, and version control.
Experience working with cloud platforms: AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud Platform (GCP).
Hands-on experience in building and managing CI/CD pipelines.
Advanced knowledge in:
Data security and encryption protocols.
Compliance with data protection regulations (e.g., GDPR, HIPAA).
Experience or working knowledge in one or more of the following is highly preferred:
DevOps
Cybersecurity
Data Science
Other Expectations

Ability to mentor senior developers and foster technical excellence.
Strategic thinker capable of aligning engineering goals with business objectives
Demonstrated ability to maintain IT hardware systems and manage technical inventory.
Leadership & Communication:

Exceptional leadership and mentoring skills, with a track record of building and leading high-performing teams.
Excellent verbal and written communication abilities, capable of engaging both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
Problem-Solving & Project Management:

Strong problem-solving abilities, particularly in large-scale data handling, search algorithm development, and data security.
Experience in agile methodologies and project management tools like JIRA, Trello, or Click-up.
Preferred Qualifications:

Experience managing teams in a remote environment.
Familiarity with reverse image search technologies.
In-depth knowledge of search algorithms, Elasticsearch, and large dataset optimization.
What We Offer:

Competitive salary with performance-based incentives.
Opportunity to lead a team working on innovative data technologies in a fast-growing industry.
A collaborative, supportive, and dynamic work environment with career advancement opportunities.
The chance to contribute to a company at the forefront of data privacy and online protection.
If you are a driven engineering leader passionate about data, security, and innovation, we’d love to hear from you! Join SocialCatfish.com as our Director of Engineering and help shape the future of online safety and data privacy.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

Paid time off
Schedule:

Day shift
Evening shift
Monday to Friday
Morning shift
Night shift
Supplemental Pay:

Performance bonus
Experience:

PHP: 10 years (Required)
SaaS: 6 years (Required)
Work Location: Remote