Director- Software Engineering

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 Fun Fridays, Tech sessions & cultural events Learning resources & gaming zones Annual bonus & recognition programs Leave encashment & maternity benefits 15 Paid Leaves + 11 Holidays 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) Work closely with Delivery Heads, Architects, and Product leadership Drive engineering culture focused on ownership, quality, and accountability Establish clear KPIs and performance frameworks for teams 2. Architecture & Technology Strategy Drive transition from monolithic systems to microservices architecture Ensure systems are scalable, resilient, and high performing Define and enforce engineering standards, design patterns, and best practices Review and approve architecture, deployment, and API designs 3. Execution & Delivery Own end-to-end delivery of multiple high-impact projects Ensure releases meet quality, performance, and security standards Drive release governance with zero production downtime goals Monitor progress across roadmap and ensure on-time delivery 4.

Performance & Optimization Ensure systems meet high-performance benchmarks (near 0-second load experience) Lead initiatives for cost optimization (Cloud, infra, API efficiency) Monitor system health using tools like Application Insights, Logs, etc. Identify and resolve bottlenecks across platform layers 5. Quality, Security & Compliance Enforce secure coding practices and vulnerability management Ensure automated testing (unit, integration, E2E) is in place Drive compliance with SOC2, PCI, and security standards Implement robust code review, CI/CD, and quality gates 6.

Cross-functional Collaboration Partner with Product, Design, QA, and Operations teams Work with global teams (US/India) to align delivery timelines Provide regular updates to leadership (CPTO, VP Engineering) 7. Team Building & Scaling Hire, develop, and retain top engineering talent Define career paths, succession planning, and skill development Promote a culture of continuous learning and innovation Required Skills & Expertise Technical Strong experience in .NET Core / Microservices / API architecture Experience with ReactJS, Mobile platforms, and modern frontend architecture Deep understanding of cloud platforms (Azure preferred) Experience with SQL Server, NoSQL (MongoDB), caching (Redis) Knowledge of distributed systems, scalability, and performance tuning Leadership Proven experience managing 50+ engineers across teams Strong decision-making and problem-solving skills Ability to drive high-performance, execution-focused teams Experience handling production incidents and large-scale systems Process & Tools Experience with CI/CD pipelines (Azure DevOps / GitHub Actions) Familiarity with code quality tools (SonarQube, CodeQL) 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.