Director, Software Engineering

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Job Description

This role requires working from our local Hyderabad office 2-3x a week.

INTRODUCTION:  

Are you ready to shape the future of fitness? ABC Fitness is a leading software provider for the fitness industry, positioned to boost performance and create a total fitness experience for members of clubs of all sizes whether a multi-location chain, franchise or an independent gym. This is an opportunity to work with and evolve our technical platforms that deliver our clients’ gym member interactions on mobile, including scheduling classes, making payments, and managing their subscriptions.  ABC provides a custom branded application experience available in both the Google Play and Apple App Store.

As Director of Software Engineering, you will be the leader of our development teams in India. You will bring your experience, collaboration and innovation to hire, develop and lead teams to build an incredible customer experience through our technology and products, while working with other development leaders to drive our platform strategy to stakeholders within and outside of ABC.
 

WHAT YOU’LL DO:    

• Develop and execute a comprehensive strategic vision for the R&D engineering function that aligns with the company's broader objectives.

• Work closely with the global engineering and product leaders to ensure the design, development, and maintenance of our Fitness platform meets and exceeds business needs.

• Implement efficient technology platform using frontend/backend/data insights and oversee the development of high-performance and quality engineering development.

• Collaborate with various organizational leaders and stakeholders to deliver precise Technology and platform solutions that address their unique needs.

• Foster an API first culture within the organization and advocate the ease of integration across solutions.

• Lead and mentor a dynamic engineering team, promoting a culture of continuous innovation and providing opportunities for professional development.

• Oversee the development and implementation of software engineering best practices, secure mindset, ensuring compliance with industry standards and legal requirements are built into the products.

• Stay abreast of industry trends and advancements in software engineering and introduce cutting-edge innovations into our practices.

• Clearly articulate our platform strategy to stakeholders and senior management, and dive into the heart of engineering challenges to resolve them efficiently.

WHAT YOU’LL NEED:

• Able to work from our Hyderabad office 2-3x/week
• Bachelor's degree in computer science or relevant field experience preferred.
• A minimum of 15 years of relevant experience (less years required with advanced degrees), with at least 7 years of managerial experience.
• Exceptional written and oral communication when interacting with audiences of both technical and non-technical backgrounds.
• Exceptional leadership skills, with the ability to inspire and guide a team towards success.
• Proven expertise in managing large-scale software products and services.
• Deep understanding of Software engineering architectures, system design, DevSecOps mindset.
• Superior communication skills, capable of addressing complex data challenges clearly and efficiently to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Excellent strategic planning and project management skills.

AND IT’S GREAT TO HAVE:

• Prior experience on Data Analytics platforms such as Synapse, Azure Data Factory, and Power BI, and a commitment to staying current with Azure's latest products and services
• Exceptional knowledge of Azure technologies, programming language (Java/.Net), React JS, and mobile development.

WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU:

• Purpose led company with a Values focused culture – Best Life, One Team, Growth Mindset
• Days of Disconnect – once a quarter, we take a collective breather and enjoy a day off together around the globe. #oneteam
• Medical coverage 

We’re committed to diversity and passion, and encourage you to apply, even if you don’t demonstrate all the listed skillsets!

ABC’S COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY, EQUALITY, BELONGING AND INCLUSION:
ABC is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.  We are intentional about creating an environment where employees, our clients and other stakeholders feel valued and inspired to reach their full potential and make authentic connections. We foster a workplace culture that embraces each person’s diversity, including the extent to which they are similar or different. ABC leaders believe that an equitable and inclusive culture is not only the right thing to do, it is a business imperative. Read more about our commitment to diversity, equality, belonging and inclusion at abcfitness.com

ABOUT ABC:

ABC Fitness (abcfitness.com) is the premier provider of software and related services for the fitness industry and has built a reputation for excellence in support for clubs and their members. ABC is the trusted provider to boost performance and create a total fitness experience for over 41 million members of clubs of all sizes whether a multi-location chain, franchise or an independent gym.

Founded in 1981, ABC helps over 31,000 gyms and health clubs globally perform better and more profitably offering a comprehensive SaaS club management solution that enables club operators to achieve optimal performance. ABC Fitness is a Thoma Bravo portfolio company, a private equity firm focused on investing in software and technology companies (thomabravo.com).

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