Head of Development

Company: Solvenza Solutions

We are seeking a skilled Head of Development with extensive experience leading Agile engineering teams and scaling SaaS platforms to join our growing team. You will play a key role in defining the technical direction of our PHP/Laravel platform, leading high-performing engineering teams, and driving engineering excellence across the organization. Your work will directly impact the reliability, scalability, and continued success of a platform trusted by more than 1,300 rental businesses worldwide.
Key Responsibilities
* Lead multiple Agile engineering teams delivering high-quality SaaS products while improving delivery speed, software quality, and team performance.
* Define and execute the technical roadmap for a PHP/Laravel-based platform, ensuring scalability, maintainability, and long-term architectural health.
* Design, implement, and optimize modern CI/CD pipelines, including automated testing, containerization, and Infrastructure as Code (IaC).
* Establish and enforce engineering best practices, including code review standards, branching strategies, development workflows, and observability.
* Drive cross-functional architectural initiatives that reduce technical debt and improve platform performance and reliability.
* Mentor, coach, and develop engineers across all experience levels, fostering career growth, technical excellence, and increased ownership.
* Partner with product and business stakeholders to align engineering priorities with company goals and ensure successful delivery of strategic initiatives.
Must-Have Qualifications
* Proven experience leading multiple Agile software engineering teams delivering SaaS products at scale.
* Strong hands-on technical expertise with PHP, Laravel, modern software architecture, and scalable application design.
* Experience implementing and managing CI/CD pipelines, automated testing frameworks, containerization technologies, and Infrastructure as Code.
* Demonstrated ability to improve engineering processes, reduce technical debt, and establish high engineering standards.
* Strong leadership experience mentoring engineers, building high-performing teams, and driving measurable improvements in delivery and code quality.
* Excellent communication skills with the ability to explain complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
* Fluent English (Native or C2-level proficiency) with the ability to work effectively in a fully remote, global environment.
Preferred Qualifications
* Experience leading globally distributed or fully remote engineering teams.
* Strong background in DevOps practices, cloud infrastructure, and observability platforms.
* Experience scaling SaaS products serving thousands of customers.
* Metrics-driven leadership style with experience using engineering KPIs to improve team performance.
* Passion for continuous learning, innovation, and building a collaborative engineering culture.
Benefits
* Competitive compensation package.
* Fully remote work environment with flexible working arrangements.
* Access to ongoing in-house training and professional development opportunities.
* Opportunity to lead the engineering organization behind a globally recognized SaaS platform.
* Collaborative, growth-oriented team culture focused on innovation and continuous improvement.
* Equal opportunity employer committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace.

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