Director of Engineering, Lavanda

• 8+ years of engineering leadership experience, with 3+ years leading managers
• Proven track record of delivering scalable engineering solutions in a high-growth environment, ideally in SaaS
• Hands-on engineering background, with experience
• Strong execution focus and ability to translate strategy into action
• Exceptional leadership, mentoring, and people management skills
• Deep understanding of modern software development processes and cloud-based architectures
• Outstanding communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to influence and align cross-functional stakeholders
• Data-driven approach to decision-making and performance measurement

Desirable

• As Director of Engineering, you will play a pivotal role in leading our engineering organization to deliver high-quality, scalable solutions
• Reporting to the Head of Engineering, who defines the overall technical strategy, you will focus on the tactical execution and delivery of that strategy
• You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to align engineering efforts with business goals, mentor engineering managers, and ensure adherence to best practices and methodologies
• Translate the Head of Engineering’s technical strategy into actionable plans and ensure on-time, high-quality delivery of products and features balancing speed and technical excellence
• Collaborate with Product, Design, and other stakeholders to prioritise and deliver on business goals
• Establish and manage metrics to measure team performance and delivery effectiveness
• Oversee the hiring, development, and retention of top engineering talent
• Build and scale a diverse and inclusive engineering team
• Foster a collaborative, results-driven, and supportive team culture
• Ensure teams follow established engineering methodologies and best practices
• Implement the technical architecture defined by the Head of Engineering, making informed decisions and trade-offs to achieve project goals
• Engage in technical discussions and contribute to architectural decisions, providing valuable insights and challenges to ensure well-rounded solutions
• Guide the team through complex technical challenges, ensuring adherence to best practices in software development, infrastructure, and security
• Ensure robust engineering processes, including CI/CD pipelines, code quality standards, and effective incident response

• Competitive Compensation: We offer a market-leading salary that recognises your skills and contribution. Join us and ensure your efforts are well rewarded in a dynamic and supportive environment
• Own It: True ownership (equity) of a top global SaaS company - you’re helping to build it, so we believe you should own a slice of the pie
• Feel Good: £1000 annual wellbeing budget for you and your family to spend on whatever helps you to feel and be at your best
• Work Your Way: Flexible working is actively embraced. We’re a global company so welcome all applicants - flexibly choose whether you work from home or from one of our local offices as suits you
• Custom Tech: Choose your own tech - get the equipment you love using at work
• Rest & Recharge: Generous holiday allowance, including the full Christmas to New Year as a break on us

Total funding: $15.5m

As real estate, hospitality, and travel converge, there are more opportunities for landlords to fill empty spaces and make real returns on their portfolios. Historically, however, this has required a level of flexibility and cross-platform management that made logistics almost prohibitively complex, especially when it comes to residential apartment buildings. Lavanda is hoping to change that, with a platform helping landlords boost net operating income by remaining flexible to different kinds of rental requirements, and to capitalise on seasonal demand.