Job description

What will you do?

This role is open for candidates based in Europe!

The aim for our experienced Head of Engineering is to guide our engineering team through a transition to a cloud-based and SaaS model, while maintaining support for our existing customers. The globally distributed team of 45 engineers develops and maintains our core application, DX Core. Ideally, you have proven track record of leading engineering teams and a solid understanding of cloud technologies and SaaS development.

Lead and manage a team of engineers responsible for the development, maintenance, and cloud migration of our CMS platform.
Grow the department to meet future challenges and lead through the needed change processes.
Collaborate with other key stakeholders to lead the company's technological vision and strategy to align with our business goals.
Together with key stakeholders, lead architects, and our CPTO contribute to the company's technological vision and strategy to align with our cloud-first and SaaS goals.
Collaborate closely with product management, design, and other stakeholders to enable the teams, cross-functional collaboration, and delivery.
Oversee all stages of the development process, including code reviews, testing, and deployment, ensuring a smooth transition to the cloud.
Champion the adoption of best practices and methodologies for cloud development and SaaS delivery within the engineering team.
Identify and implement innovative opportunities in cloud-based and SaaS solutions.
Foster collaboration across departments to align the engineering team with the company's overarching goals and objectives, especially with organization parts in the service department responsible for DX Cloud our current PaaS offering.

What do you bring in?

10+ years of experience in software engineering, including substantial experience with cloud-based and SaaS solutions.
Proven leadership and management skills, with the ability to inspire and motivate a team.
Several years of experience in leading multicultural teams with intercultural sensitivity at hand
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, capable of collaborating effectively with diverse stakeholders.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team, demonstrating initiative and a proactive approach.
Passion for building innovative, scalable, and cloud-native SaaS software solutions.

So, who are we?

We are a fun and open-minded bunch of colleagues spread across the globe.
Aside from work, we are parents, gamers, bookworms, athletes, adrenaline junkies, philosophers, and so much more
Constant learning and knowledge sharing with some of the best professionals in the industry
Lateral and vertical growth opportunities
Flexibility, flexibility, flexibility
Remote-friendly vibes

We are for you if you like to...

take charge: You are in the driverâs seat and set the direction according to what customers, colleagues, and cultures need. No matter the roadblocks you see ahead, you take charge in (re)shaping the destination
connect: You never drive alone. Building meaningful connections means creating experiences together that form a foundation of trust so next time thereâs a bump in the road, you know someone else has your back.
be you:Â Choose your own ways and means. You make every perspective count so that everyone feels safe enough to follow their purpose and at the same time pursue one common goal. Your way of growing is to mutually question yourself and others

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About us

Magnolia started small, driven by two innovators who wanted to build a flexible and powerful CMS. Over the years, weâve extended this vision to make life easier for our customers and partners, to understand your DX challenges, and to ensure that each platform deployment is truly tailored to your needs. Â Â Â
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