Head of Engineering at Hectar India Trading Pvt Ltd · Chennai · 10 - 20 years · ₹50L - ₹70L / yr (ESOP available) · Bootstrapped · Posted 12 Apr 2023

About the company: https://www.hectar.in/
Hectar Global is a financial technology company that provides a disruptive cross-border trading platform for the agricultural commodities market. Our platform utilizes machine learning and data analysis to provide insights and improve the trading experience for farmers, traders, and other stakeholders in the agricultural industry. Our mission is to bring transparency and efficiency to the agricultural commodities market, which has traditionally been fragmented and opaque. We are committed to driving innovation in the industry and providing a user-friendly and accessible platform for our customers.
Job Overview:
We are seeking a highly skilled Head of Engineering to lead the development of our innovative and disruptive cross-border trading platform at Hectar Global. This person will be responsible for spearheading all technical aspects of the project, from architecture and infrastructure to data and machine learning.
Responsibilities:
- Lead and manage a team of engineers, including hiring, training, and mentoring
- Design and implement the technical architecture of the cross-border trading platform
- Ensure the platform is scalable, efficient, and secure
- Oversee the development of data models and machine learning algorithms
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including product and design, to ensure the platform meets user needs and is visually appealing and easy to use
- Work with stakeholders to identify business requirements and translate them into technical solutions
- Develop and maintain technical documentation, including system specifications, design documents, and user manuals
- Keep up to date with emerging trends and technologies in software engineering, machine learning, and data science
Requirements:
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science or related field
- 10+ years of experience in software engineering, with a focus on web applications and machine learning
- Proven track record of leading and managing a team of engineers
- Expertise in software architecture and design patterns
- Experience with data modeling and machine learning techniques
- Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams
- Experience working in an agile development environment
- Strong knowledge of front-end technologies, such as HTML, CSS, and JavaScript
- Familiarity with modern web frameworks, such as React or Angular
Preferred qualifications:
- Experience with cloud computing platforms, such as AWS or Azure
- Familiarity with data visualization tools, such as D3.js or Tableau
- Experience with containerization and orchestration tools, such as Docker and Kubernetes
- Understanding of financial markets and trading platforms
If you are a passionate leader with a proven track record of building innovative and disruptive products and teams, we would love to hear from you.

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