Director- Software Engineering

ABOUT THE COMPANY

Vagaro is a global leader in cloud-based business management software, serving the salon, spa, beauty, fitness, and wellness industries. Our platform enables businesses to manage scheduling, payments, marketing, and operations from one centralized system. We are a rapidly growing, product-led company transforming how wellness businesses operate and connect with their customers. Why

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5-day work week & flexible schedule

Fun Fridays, Tech sessions & cultural events

Learning resources & gaming zones

Annual bonus & recognition programs

Leave encashment & maternity

BENEFITS

15 Paid Leaves + 11 Holidays

• Comprehensive family medical insurance Role: Director of Software Engineering Location: Ahmedabad (Work from Office) Education : Bachelor’s degree in computer science , Information Technology, or related field Role Overview We are seeking a highly experienced Director of Software Engineering to lead large-scale engineering teams, drive architecture transformation, and ensure high-quality, scalable, and secure software delivery. This role requires a strong blend of technical depth, leadership excellence, and execution discipline to support high-growth platforms serving millions of users. Key

RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Engineering Leadership

• Lead and mentor multiple engineering teams (frontend, backend, mobile, DevOps)

Work closely with Delivery Heads, Architects, and Product leadership

• Drive engineering culture focused on ownership, quality, and accountability
• Establish clear KPIs and performance frameworks for teams 2. Architecture & Technology Strategy

Drive transition from monolithic systems to microservices architecture

Ensure systems are scalable, resilient, and high performing

• Define and enforce engineering standards, design patterns, and best practices
• Review and approve architecture, deployment, and API designs 3. Execution & Delivery

Own end-to-end delivery of multiple high-impact projects

Ensure releases meet quality, performance, and security standards

Drive release governance with zero production downtime goals

• Monitor progress across roadmap and ensure on-time delivery 4. Performance & Optimization
• Ensure systems meet high-performance benchmarks (near 0-second load experience)

Lead initiatives for cost optimization (Cloud, infra, API efficiency)

Monitor system health using tools like Application Insights, Logs, etc.

• Identify and resolve bottlenecks across platform layers 5. Quality, Security & Compliance

Enforce secure coding practices and vulnerability management

Ensure automated testing (unit, integration, E2E) is in place

Drive compliance with SOC2, PCI, and security standards

• Implement robust code review, CI/CD, and quality gates 6. Cross-functional Collaboration

Partner with Product, Design, QA, and Operations teams

Work with global teams (US/India) to align delivery timelines

• Provide regular updates to leadership (CPTO, VP Engineering) 7. Team Building & Scaling

Hire, develop, and retain top engineering talent

Define career paths, succession planning, and skill development

Promote a culture of continuous learning and innovation Required

SKILLS

& Expertise Technical

Strong experience in .NET Core / Microservices / API architecture

• Experience with ReactJS, Mobile platforms, and modern frontend architecture

Deep understanding of cloud platforms (Azure preferred)

Experience with SQL Server, NoSQL (MongoDB), caching (Redis)

• Knowledge of distributed systems, scalability, and performance tuning Leadership

Proven experience managing 50+ engineers across teams

Strong decision-making and problem-solving

SKILLS

Ability to drive high-performance, execution-focused teams

• Experience handling production incidents and large-scale systems Process & Tools

Experience with CI/CD pipelines (Azure DevOps / GitHub Actions)

Familiarity with code quality tools (SonarQube, CodeQL)

• Experience with Agile / Scrum / Release management frameworks If you are someone who loves to bring a strong sense of ownership and a vision for scalable engineering, we would value a discussion.