VP, Engineering

About Strac

At Strac, we scan, discover, classify and remediate sensitive data like PII, SSN, Drivers License, Passport, ID Documents, PCI (Card), Bank Details, Credentials (Secrets, Password, OAuth tokens), Source Code, etc. across SaaS, Cloud and Endpoint devices. Checkout our integrations here: https://strac.io/integrations

Our founding engineering team is from Amazon where each of us spent more than 10 years in Payments building their widgets, APIs and infrastructure. Most recently, we built their Payment Secure Zone on AWS that stored and managed billions of cards and bank accounts.

Job Summary

Strac seeks a dynamic Vice President of Engineering who will lead the engineering department not only as a strategist and leader but also by being actively involved in day-to-day coding and system design. This role requires a unique blend of technical depth, team leadership, and a proactive approach to talent management.

Key Responsibilities

• Directly contribute to architectural reviews, maintaining a hands-on approach to software development and system architecture.
• Lead, manage, and mentor multiple engineering teams across various technological domains, including cloud infrastructure, security protocols, and front-end development.
• Drive the recruitment, onboarding, and retention strategies for engineering talent, ensuring that Strac attracts and retains top-tier professionals.
• Foster an environment of continuous improvement that values learning and a commitment to quality.
• Develop and refine engineering processes to ensure efficient and effective team performance and project delivery.
• Partner with CEO to ensure that engineering strategies align with market needs and company goals.
• Implement best practices for maintaining high standards of scalability, usability, and security.
• Manage and optimize infrastructure investments and software development lifecycle tools.
• Maintain a culture of innovation and inclusion within the technological teams.