Director of Engineering

Role: Director of Engineering Location: Chennai, India | Experience: 15+Years | Job Type: Full-time | Function: Product Engineering / Software Development

Ramco Systems is part of the $1 billion+ diversified Ramco Group, a legacy enterprise with deep roots in industries such as cement, textiles, engineering, software, energy, and biotech. With over 75 years of heritage and innovation, the Ramco Group is a global powerhouse that blends traditional business values with modern technologies.

Ramco Systems is the Group's technology arm, delivering next-gen enterprise software across Global Payroll, HR, Aviation MRO, ERP, and Logistics. Headquartered in Chennai, India, Ramco serves over 1,000 customers across 35+ countries and is recognized for its AI/ML-based, bot-enabled, and cloud-native solutions.

Our platform is designed for digital operationstrusted by governments, Fortune 500 companies, and high growth enterprises alike.

If you're looking to be part of a company that combines innovation, global exposure, and a mission to disrupt legacy systems with intelligent enterprise applications—Ramco is the place to be.

We are not building for yesterday. We are building for what's next.

At Ramco, AI is not a buzzword or a future plan , it is part of how modern engineering gets done today. We are looking for engineers who are naturally curious. People who experiment. People who are not intimidated by AI , but instinctively explore it. Curiosity cannot be trained into someone. It's a mindset. If you:

• Actively use AI-assisted tools to improve productivity Leverage AI to enhance code quality and speed
• Apply strong engineering judgment instead of blindly accepting outputs
• Think critically, build responsibly, and move fast Then you belong in this team.

If you are driven to stay ahead of the curve and build superlative products, this is where you do it.

Key Responsibilities:

Managing Managers & Engineering Leadership:

• Lead and mentor multiple Engineering Managers and their respective teams to drive technical excellence and execution efficiency.
• Set clear technical vision and direction, ensuring alignment with business priorities.
• Establish accountability mechanisms, ensuring engineering teams meet high standards of performance, quality, and security.

Ownership of Product Lifecycle & Engineering Excellence:

• Own the end-to-end product lifecycle, from inception to deployment and maintenance.
• Drive scalable mechanisms for software development, testing, and operational stability.
• Ensure alignment between technical roadmaps and business needs, optimizing for long-term value.

Cross-Functional Leadership & Stakeholder Communication:

• Act as a bridge between engineering, product, and business stakeholders, ensuring clear communication and alignment.
• Delivering on time using the Engineering team to cross functional stakeholders.
• Navigate complex dependencies across teams, proactively resolving conflicts and bottlenecks.
• Drive organizational change and innovation, championing best practices in software engineering.

Process Audits & Deep Technical Engagement:

• Audit existing processes and identify areas for improvement in quality, performance, and team efficiency.
• Dive deep into technical and operational challenges, leveraging data-driven insights to drive improvements.
• Champion continuous integration, automated testing, and DevOps practices to accelerate development cycles.

Scalability & Agility in Engineering Operations:

• Implement scalable processes and frameworks to support a rapidly growing engineering organization.
• Foster a culture of technical innovation, experimentation, and data-driven decision-making.
• Optimize resourcing strategies, ensuring engineering teams have the right talent and tools for success.

Talent Development & Team Culture:

• Attract, hire, and retain top engineering talent, fostering a high-performance culture.
• Drive employee engagement and career development, ensuring teams have growth opportunities.
• Encourage a culture of collaboration, ownership, and accountability.

Required Skills & Experience:

• 15+ years of technical engineering experience
• 5+ years of experience in managing managers/principal IC's, leading multiple engineering teams, and driving cross-functional initiatives.
• Proven track record of owning and delivering complex enterprise software products with a focus on scalability, security, and performance.
• Strong background in cloud-based systems, service-oriented, and microservices architecture.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence and collaborate effectively across all levels.
• Experience in auditing and optimizing engineering processes, driving quality improvements and operational efficiency.
• Prior experience with Scrum and Agile methodologies, leading teams through iterative development cycles.

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, capable of balancing technical debt, business priorities, and team productivity.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Strong knowledge of enterprise software security, compliance, and governance.
• Experience in mentoring and coaching leaders, growing their impact within the organization.
• Track record of driving large-scale transformation initiatives, improving engineering agility and product quality.
• Experience in Payroll SAAS or HR Tech product.

This is a high-impact role for someone who thrives in a fast-paced, indefinite environment, takes ownership, and has a passion for scaling engineering organizations effectively. If you're a strategic thinker with deep technical expertise and a track record of building high-performing teams, we invite you to join us at Ramco!