• Develop, articulate, and drive the execution of a comprehensive technical roadmap that supports SQUIRE’s strategic goals, incorporating feedback from cross-functional stakeholders to ensure engineering efforts remain laser-focused on delivering customer value and driving market differentiation. • Provide regular status updates and strategic recommendations to the executive leadership team, anticipating challenges and identifying opportunities for innovation or competitive advantage. • Lead and manage a diverse engineering team, including offshore and nearshore teams of developers working with React, React Native, Node.js and other modern technologies. • Lead the engineering team in delivering scalable, reliable, and secure software solutions that meet current and future business needs. • Direct initiatives for the modernization of legacy systems and accelerate the delivery of new product capabilities, prioritizing the strategic integration of AI/ML tools to drive efficiency. • Champion the application of Generative AI across the entire development lifecycle—from code generation and testing to operational excellence—to maximize engineering velocity and quality. • Establish and enforce best practices in software development, architecture, and operational excellence. • Implement generative AI to accelerate the development of code. • Ensure that the technical and payments architecture supports scalability, performance, and reliability as SQUIRE grows. • Work closely with the Director, Product Management and Director, Product Design to ensure seamless integration of technical capabilities with product vision and user experience. • Cultivate an environment of experimentation and learning around emerging AI technologies to maintain a competitive advantage in our technical practices. • Collaborate with Product Leaders to define clear acceptance criteria, delivery timelines, and post-launch success metrics. • Collaborate with leaders across Sales, Marketing, and Customer Success to understand evolving customer requirements and market shifts; offer technical insights that help refine go-to-market strategies, product positioning, and customer onboarding. • Establish a high-performance, AI-driven engineering culture rooted in curiosity, continuous improvement, and open communication, driving the adoption of new AI-powered tools and methodologies. • Mentor and guide engineering managers and technical leaders, enhancing team productivity, engagement, and performance. • Develop formal career pathways, rotation programs, and succession plans to nurture future leaders.