Vp & head of engineering - recruitment saas technology

VP / Head of EngineeringAI-First Saa S 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 by AI, automation, and data intelligence, US Tech Solutions is investing in building modern, scalable Saa S platforms that redefine how talent is sourced, engaged, and managed.We are looking for a VP / Head of Engineering who is a core technologist at heart — someone who can lead engineering with depth, speed, and conviction, and build AI-native Saa S applications for the recruitment and talent ecosystem.The RoleThis is a hands-on, ownership-driven leadership role.As VP / Head of Engineering, you will own the engineering vision, execution, and quality of one or more Saa S platforms serving the recruitment and talent industry. You will inherit an existing product and lead it to the next level of innovation, scalability, and automation, with AI as a foundational layer.You will lead an engineering organization of ~20-30 resources and work closely with product leadership to deliver state-of-the-art, enterprise-grade Saa S solutions under aggressive timelines.This role is ideal for someone who thrives in high-pressure environments, has deep confidence in their technical ability, and is passionate about building exceptional products using modern technologies and AI-powered development workflows.Core Responsibilities1. Technology Ownership & Platform Evolution- Own the end-to-end engineering delivery for Saa S platforms in the recruitment and talent domain.- Quickly assess and stabilize the current product architecture, codebase, and engineering practices.- Drive the platform toward a modern, scalable, AI-first architecture.- Ensure high standards for performance, security, reliability, and maintainability.2. AI-First Engineering & End-to-End Automation- Embed AI as a core capability across the platform, enabling:- Intelligent matching, recommendations, and search- Automated workflows across recruitment and talent lifecycle processes- AI-driven insights, analytics, and decision support- Leverage AI-assisted development tools such as Cursor, Git Hub Copilot, and LLM-based agents to accelerate product delivery.- Drive end-to-end automation of 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 for code quality, testing, CI/CD, security, and observability.- Own delivery commitments and ensure predictable, high-quality releases under aggressive deadlines.- Be hands-on when required, especially in architecture decisions, critical problem-solving, and execution bottlenecks.4. Product Partnership & Outcome Ownership- Partner closely with product leadership to translate business and customer needs into clear technical execution plans.- Provide strong technical guidance on product design, trade-offs, and long-term scalability.- Take full ownership of engineering and product outcomes, not just feature delivery.5. People Leadership & Culture- Lead with humility, confidence, and clarity.- Build a culture of technical excellence, accountability, speed, and ownership.- Inspire engineers through hands-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 in engineering leadership roles for Saa S platforms ideally in recruitment/HR Tech industry.- Deep hands-on expertise with the MEAN stack:- Mongo DB- Express.js- Angular- Node.js- Proven experience building and scaling Saa S platforms, ideally in recruitment, HR tech, or talent ecosystems.- Strong experience inheriting existing products and rapidly improving quality, velocity, and architecture.- Extensive experience using AI-powered development tools (e.g., Cursor, Git Hub Copilot, LLM APIs).- Solid understanding of cloud-native architectures, APIs, microservices, and Dev Ops best practices.- Experience delivering secure, enterprise-grade applications.What Sets You Apart- You are a technologist first — you love building software.- You have strong confidence in your ability to own and deliver aggressive outcomes.- You thrive under pressure and are willing to put in whatever hours it takes to deliver excellence.- You are passionate about AI, automation, and modern product engineering.- You combine deep technical expertise with strong people management and humble leadership.Expectations- Ability to start immediately.- Based out of Hyderabad, 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?- Build next-generation Saa S platforms for the recruitment and talent industry.- Lead high-impact engineering initiatives with real ownership and autonomy.- Work at the forefront of AI-first product innovation.- Shape the future of technology within a global talent solutions organization.- Be part of a team that values speed, quality, and bold execution.