VP & Head of Engineering - Recruitment SaaS technology

VP / Head of Engineering AI-First SaaS Platforms | Recruitment & Talent TechnologyAbout US Tech SolutionsUS Tech Solutions is a global workforce and talent solutions organization with a strong technology DNA. As the recruitment and talent industry undergoes rapid transformation driven byAI, automation, and data intelligence, US Tech Solutions is investing in buildingmodern, scalable SaaS platformsthat redefine how talent is sourced, engaged, and managed.We are looking for aVP / Head of Engineeringwho is acore technologist at heart— someone who can lead engineering with depth, speed, and conviction, and buildAI-native SaaS applicationsfor the recruitment and talent ecosystem.The RoleThis is ahands-on, ownership-driven leadership role. As VP / Head of Engineering, you willown the engineering vision, execution, and qualityof one or more SaaS platforms serving the recruitment and talent industry. You will inherit an existing product and lead it to thenext level of innovation, scalability, and automation, withAI as a foundational layer.You will lead an engineering organization of ~20-30 resources and work closely with product leadership to deliverstate-of-the-art, enterprise-grade SaaS solutionsunder aggressive timelines. This role is ideal for someone who thrives inhigh-pressure environments, has deep confidence in their technical ability, and is passionate aboutbuilding exceptional products using modern technologies and AI-powered development workflows.Core Responsibilities1. Technology Ownership & Platform Evolution Own theend-to-end engineering deliveryfor SaaS platforms in the recruitment and talent domain. Quickly assess and stabilize the current product architecture, codebase, and engineering practices. Drive the platform toward amodern, scalable, AI-first architecture. Ensure high standards forperformance, security, reliability, and maintainability.2. AI-First Engineering & End-to-End Automation EmbedAI as a core capabilityacross the platform, enabling: Intelligent matching, recommendations, and search Automated workflows across recruitment and talent lifecycle processes AI-driven insights, analytics, and decision support LeverageAI-assisted development toolssuch as Cursor, GitHub Copilot, and LLM-based agents to accelerate product delivery. Driveend-to-end automationof business and engineering workflows using AI and intelligent systems. Champion rapid application development while maintaining enterprise-grade quality.3. Engineering Leadership & Execution Excellence Lead, mentor, and scale a high-performing engineering team of ~20 resources. Set and enforce engineering standards forcode quality, testing, CI/CD, security, and observability. Own delivery commitments and ensurepredictable, high-quality releasesunder aggressive deadlines. Be hands-on when required, especially inarchitecture decisions, critical problem-solving, and execution bottlenecks.4. Product Partnership & Outcome Ownership Partner closely with product leadership to translate business and customer needs intoclear technical execution plans. Provide strong technical guidance on product design, trade-offs, and long-term scalability. Take full ownership ofengineering and product outcomes, not just feature delivery.5. People Leadership & Culture Lead with humility, confidence, and clarity. Build a culture oftechnical excellence, accountability, speed, and ownership. Inspire engineers throughhands-on leadership and deep technical credibility. Manage performance decisively while investing in talent growth and team development.Required Experience & Skills 12+ years of software engineering experience, including significant time inengineering leadership roles for SaaS platforms ideally in recruitment/HR Tech industry. Deep hands-on expertise with theMEAN stack: MongoDB Express.js Angular Node.js Proven experience building and scalingSaaS platforms, ideally in recruitment, HR tech, or talent ecosystems. Strong experience inheriting existing products andrapidly improving quality, velocity, and architecture. Extensive experience usingAI-powered development tools(e.g., Cursor, GitHub Copilot, LLM APIs). Solid understanding ofcloud-native architectures, APIs, microservices, and DevOps best practices. Experience deliveringsecure, enterprise-grade applications.What Sets You Apart You are atechnologist first— you love building software. You have strong confidence in your ability toown and deliver aggressive outcomes. You thrive under pressure and are willing toput in whatever hours it takesto deliver excellence. You are passionate aboutAI, automation, and modern product engineering. You combine deep technical expertise withstrong people management and humble leadership.Expectations Ability tostart immediately. Based out ofHyderabad, India. Comfortable operating in a fast-paced, outcome-driven environment. Willing to lead from the front and take full accountability for results.Why Join US Tech Solutions? Buildnext-generation SaaS platformsfor the recruitment and talent industry. Lead high-impact engineering initiatives withreal ownership and autonomy. Work at the forefront ofAI-first product innovation. Shape the future of technology within a global talent solutions organization. Be part of a team that valuesspeed, quality, and bold execution.