Director of Engineering
Director of Engineering
This role is based in Austin, Texas.
At Headspring, we believe there's a better way. We believe there's a better way to build software, to work with clients, and to do business...and we believe that it all starts with people.
Headspring is much more than a provider of enterprise software strategy and development, and the values that drive our company aren't just lip service. We are motivated by our daily opportunity to create a real impact in the world, and to enable our employees, our clients and our community to achieve beyond their perceived potential.
An ideal candidate will have an immediate impact within our team that includes some of the best and brightest engineers in Texas and Monterrey, NL.
Why Headspring?
Unlike most consulting companies, we take a unique approach to solution delivery and do almost all our work from our own offices - while still maintaining high customer intimacy and alignment. We strive to deliver solutions with lasting value, meeting not only the client's expectations, but also their unexpressed needs.
The day to day:
People
- Recruit and retain team members
- Create a consistent and effective on-boarding experience
- Participate in recruiting events
- Lead skills assessments and on-site interviews for qualified candidates
- Mentor direct reports on creating an action plan for growth and advancement opportunities
- Mentor junior consultants to enhance their general consulting, communication, and leadership skills
- Coach and mentor team members
- Apply a consistent methodology to recommending team members for promotion or advancement on a quarterly basis
- Participate in the interview and recruiting process
Culture
- Lead new company culture initiatives
- Cultivate a scalable baseline Headspring cultural experience across offices
- Manage and hire to align with the Headspring Core Values
- Hold all team members accountable to exemplifying the Headspring Core Values
Operations
- Take on company initiatives that make Headspring better at project execution and delivery for enterprise clients
- Review project level efficiency and provide guidance to team members and senior management on where it can be improved
- Maintain a pulse of projects and provide key insights on opportunities of growth and development for team members
- Work with client service leads and tech leads on team member project performance issues
- Ensure proper staffing and skills on all projects
- Take on different roles as necessary for client projects, spending up to 50% billing
Strategy
- Executes on strategic office initiatives
To qualify you will need:
- References to your accomplishments as a software developer
- 7+ years experience related to Software Development
- Software Consulting experience
- Mentored other team members
- Strong communication, documentation and presentation skills
To be successful in this position, you will:
- Successfully mentor team members
- Effectively hire new team members
- Maintain a culture embodying the Headspring Core Values
- Be flexible and able to wear many hats
- Build productive internal and external working relationships
Why Headspring is a Best Place to Work Year After Year
At Headspring, we believe there’s a better way and it all starts with our people. We offer a variety of benefits and programs to ensure you love what you do and do what you love. Here are just a few of the company benefits that exemplify our four core values.
Drive for Excellence
- Competitive salaries
- Open-office environment for easy collaboration
People Are Valued
- Excellent medical, dental and vision benefits with low cost premiums
- 30 paid days off including 3 sick days and 9 company holidays every year
Honest Communication
- Weekly company-wide meetings where every business unit reports relevant updates
- Company information is shared by default - openly and without hesitation, all the way through to department budgets and executive compensation
Passion for Learning and Growth
- Career mentorship from some of the best technical talent in the industry
- Multiple internal technology and consulting training sessions available every week
- Grow and Give referral program offering opportunities for giving to your charity of choice
Own your Experience
- We are the authors of our own story
- We hire the best talent, but not the biggest egos. Promotion advancement isn't wishful thinking, and we highly encourage work-life balance here.