Director of Engineering

About Us
Zycus, recognized by leading analyst firms in procurement technology, empowers teams to unlock deep value through its comprehensive Source-to-Pay (S2P) solutions. At the heart of our S2P solution is the Merlin Agentic Platform, which orchestrates intelligent AI agents to deliver simplified, efficient, and compliant processes.

The Merlin Intake Agent Offers Business Users Unparalleled Ease Of Use, Increasing Adoption Rates And Significantly Reducing Non-compliant Spending. For Procurement Teams, The Merlin Autonomous Negotiation Agent Handles Tail Spend Autonomously, Securing Additional Savings; The Merlin Contract Agent Helps Draft Compliant Contracts And Reduces Risks By Actively Monitoring Them; And The Merlin AP Agent Further Enhances Efficiency By Automating Invoice Processing With Exceptional Speed And Accuracy.We Are An Equal Opportunity Employer

Zycus is committed to providing equal opportunities in employment and creating an inclusive work environment. We do not discriminate against applicants on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, or any other legally protected characteristic. All hiring decisions will be based solely on qualifications, skills, and experience relevant to the job requirements.

Job Description
Zycus is seeking a
hands-on and visionary Director of Engineering
to lead high-performing teams in building next-generation SaaS products powered by AI and GenAI. The ideal candidate will combine deep technical acumen with strong leadership skills to architect, design, and deliver innovative enterprise-grade solutions at scale.

You will drive product excellence through modern engineering practices, team mentorship, and adoption of emerging technologies — including
Generative AI, Machine Learning, and Intelligent Automation
— to help Zycus stay at the forefront of product innovation.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide hands-on technical leadership across architecture, design, and implementation of complex enterprise applications.
• Build and scale high-performing engineering teams, driving a culture of innovation, collaboration, and accountability.
• Partner with Product Management and AI research teams to integrate GenAI capabilities into Zycus's product ecosystem.
• Ensure technical excellence, scalability, and performance through active participation in design and code reviews.
• Champion modern software development practices including CI/CD, DevOps, microservices, and cloud-native architecture.
• Take complete ownership of end-to-end design, development, and delivery of quality enterprise applications.

Job Requirement

Technical Skills

• Programming: Java, J2EE, and related modern frameworks.
• Architecture: Strong understanding of scalable, distributed, and event-driven systems.
• Frontend Technologies: Angular, , (Full Stack experience preferred).
• Databases: Experience with both SQL and NoSQL systems like MongoDB, Cassandra, Neo4j, DynamoDB.
• Messaging & Search: Kafka, Redis, ActiveMQ, RabbitMQ, Solr, ElasticSearch, Kibana, ELK Stack, Logstash.
• Cloud & SaaS: Proven experience with SaaS/cloud-based platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP).
• AI & GenAI: Exposure to large language models (LLMs), prompt engineering, embeddings, vector databases, and AI integration within enterprise workflows.
• Methodology: Expertise in Agile and DevOps-based development environments.

Leadership Qualities

• High technical credibility — capable of auditing complex design decisions and driving architectural excellence.
• Proven ability to recruit, lead, and mentor high-performance engineering teams.
• A track record of setting and achieving high engineering and product standards.
• Strong communication, collaboration, and decision-making skills.

Why join Zycus?

• Cloud Product Company: Build and scale next-gen SaaS products powered by AI and Generative AI, using modern technologies like Angular, React, and
• Market Leadership: Recognized by Gartner as a global leader in Procurement Software Suites.
• Career Growth: Opportunity to move between roles and explore diverse technical and leadership paths within the organization.
• Global Exposure: Collaborate with international clients and cross-functional teams across regions.
• Create Real Impact: Contribute directly to innovation — from ideation to product delivery — and see your work make a difference in enterprise automation.