About the Company
Vagaro is a global leader in cloud-based business management software, serving the salon, spa, beauty, fitness, and wellness industries. Our platform enables businesses to manage scheduling, payments, marketing, and operations from one centralized system.
We are a rapidly growing, product-led company transforming how wellness businesses operate and connect with their customers.
Why Join Us
- 5-day work week & flexible schedule
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Fun Fridays, Tech sessions & cultural events
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Learning resources & gaming zones
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Annual bonus & recognition programs
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Leave encashment & maternity benefits
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15 Paid Leaves + 11 Holidays
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Comprehensive family medical insurance
Role: Director of Software Engineering
Location: Ahmedabad (Work from Office)
Education: Bachelor's degree in computer science, Information Technology, or related field
Role Overview
We are seeking a highly experienced Director of Software Engineering to lead large-scale engineering teams, drive architecture transformation, and ensure high-quality, scalable, and secure software delivery. This role requires a strong blend of technical depth, leadership excellence, and execution discipline to support high-growth platforms serving millions of users.
Key Responsibilities
1. Engineering Leadership
- Lead and mentor multiple engineering teams (frontend, backend, mobile, DevOps)
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Work closely with Delivery Heads, Architects, and Product leadership
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Drive engineering culture focused on ownership, quality, and accountability
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Establish clear KPIs and performance frameworks for teams
2. Architecture & Technology Strategy
- Drive transition from monolithic systems to microservices architecture
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Ensure systems are scalable, resilient, and high performing
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Define and enforce engineering standards, design patterns, and best practices
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Review and approve architecture, deployment, and API designs
3. Execution & Delivery
- Own end-to-end delivery of multiple high-impact projects
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Ensure releases meet quality, performance, and security standards
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Drive release governance with zero production downtime goals
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Monitor progress across roadmap and ensure on-time delivery
4. Performance & Optimization
- Ensure systems meet high-performance benchmarks (near 0-second load experience)
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Lead initiatives for cost optimization (Cloud, infra, API efficiency)
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Monitor system health using tools like Application Insights, Logs, etc.
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Identify and resolve bottlenecks across platform layers
5. Quality, Security & Compliance
- Enforce secure coding practices and vulnerability management
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Ensure automated testing (unit, integration, E2E) is in place
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Drive compliance with SOC2, PCI, and security standards
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Implement robust code review, CI/CD, and quality gates
6. Cross-functional Collaboration
- Partner with Product, Design, QA, and Operations teams
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Work with global teams (US/India) to align delivery timelines
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Provide regular updates to leadership (CPTO, VP Engineering)
7. Team Building & Scaling
- Hire, develop, and retain top engineering talent
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Define career paths, succession planning, and skill development
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Promote a culture of continuous learning and innovation
Required Skills & Expertise
Technical
- Strong experience in .NET Core / Microservices / API architecture
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Experience with ReactJS, Mobile platforms, and modern frontend architecture
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Deep understanding of cloud platforms (Azure preferred)
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Experience with SQL Server, NoSQL (MongoDB), caching (Redis)
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Knowledge of distributed systems, scalability, and performance tuning
Leadership
- Proven experience managing 50+ engineers across teams
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Strong decision-making and problem-solving skills
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Ability to drive high-performance, execution-focused teams
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Experience handling production incidents and large-scale systems
Process & Tools
- Experience with CI/CD pipelines (Azure DevOps / GitHub Actions)
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Familiarity with code quality tools (SonarQube, CodeQL)
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Experience with Agile / Scrum / Release management frameworks
If you are someone who loves to bring a strong sense of ownership and a vision for scalable engineering, we would value a discussion.
