The Role:

We are seeking a Director of Engineering to lead our engineering and delivery operations in Ahmedabad. This individual will oversee a growing team of 25–30+ engineers across multiple technical domains and will be accountable for ensuring the successful, high-quality delivery of projects for US-based clients. The ideal candidate is a technology delivery leader with strong experience managing cross-functional teams, coordinating across time zones, and driving process excellence within a consulting or client-services environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Delivery Leadership – Own the end-to-end delivery of multiple client projects, ensuring timelines, quality, and scope alignment.
• Client & Stakeholder Communication – Act as the point of coordination between the India team and US-based clients, account managers, and executive stakeholders.
• Team Management – Mentor and manage engineering, QA, project management, and DevOps teams; foster a high-performance culture.
• Project Governance – Oversee sprint planning, scrum ceremonies, and delivery reporting; maintain project documentation.
• Resource Planning – Manage team capacity, project staffing, and skills alignment across multiple engagements.
• Operational Excellence – Define and implement delivery best practices, KPIs, and continuous improvement strategies.
• Talent Development – Lead recruitment, onboarding, and upskilling efforts to scale the delivery organization.
• Cross-Time-Zone Collaboration: Ensure consistent overlap and effective communication with US teams and clients. Requires availability during evening hours (approximately 2–3 hours from home, until around 11:30 PM IST) based on project needs.

Required Skills:

• 10+ years of experience in technology delivery, with 3+ years in a senior leadership or engineering management role.
• Strong understanding of the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC)
• Strong interviewing and candidate evaluation skills
• Hands-on strong technical experience with TypeScript, JavaScript and AWS
• Role requires balanced focus - 50% People Management and 50% Technical Leadership
• Proven success managing distributed or global teams, ideally in a consulting or services model.
• Expertise in agile delivery, project tracking, and governance frameworks.
• Strong understanding of software development, cloud, or data engineering environments (preferred).
• Exceptional leadership, organizational, and communication skills.
• Experience working directly with US-based clients and stakeholders.
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field.

Work Schedule:

• Must be available for ~2 hours of evening work to overlap with US teams (until approximately 11:30 PM IST)

What we offer:

• A culture that values flexibility, work-life balance, and employee well-being - including Work From Home Fridays
• Competitive compensation packages and comprehensive health benefits
• Work with a collaborative, global team of engineers who thrive on solving complex challenges
• Exposure to multi-cloud environments (AWS, GCP, Azure) and modern DevOps tooling at scale
• Professional growth through continuous learning, mentorship, and access to new technologies
• Leadership that recognises contributions and supports career advancement
• The chance to shape DevOps best practices and directly influence company-wide engineering culture
• A people-first environment where your ideas matter and innovation is encouraged 

The position is for our German-based client Volkswagen Group (CARIAD), offering global carmakers a full spectrum of connected vehicle platforms and mobility services. Successful candidates will be expected to work in an international environment and spend a few weeks in Germany.

You’ll be a member of the international connected car team. We are proud of what we have created in the domain of connected cars, managing more than 25+ Million vehicles on our platform and providing more than 50+ various connected car services (infotainment, telematics, V2X/Car2x). The connected vehicle platform is provided on-premises and as a cloud solution on AZURE. We also support your development through our internal portal called the Academy. So, get in touch if you’re looking to work for the best German carmakers on challenging projects in a culture that prizes freedom and responsibility. 

Personal and professional development

 / Internal workshops & learning initiatives via Academy and online portals
 / German language classes compensation
 / Professional certifications reimbursement
 / Participation in professional local & global communities
 / Growth and development possibilities

We are looking for a seasoned Scrum Master with at least 5+ years of experience in the software industry, international projects and a minimum of 3+ years of working in a DevOps environment.

You will be working as part of a cross-functional team that takes responsibility for their applications throughout the full lifecycle. The team is currently working with a focus on design and development and will expand its focus to operational and automation aspects. We would like you to bring in your DevOps knowledge and experience to contribute to delivering excellency by the connected car team.

Mandatory mindset, skillset and experience

As a Scrum Master, you serve as the guiding force for the development team, enabling seamless collaboration, removing obstacles, and ensuring agile principles are consistently applied to deliver value efficiently.

• Facilitate Scrum Ceremonies
  • Daily stand-ups, sprint planning, reviews, and retrospectives.
  • Ensure meetings are focused, time-boxed, and outcome-driven.
  • Sprint Planning & Backlog Grooming
• Support the Product Owner in maintaining a prioritized backlog.
• Help the team estimate and commit to realistic sprint goals.
• Remove Impediments
• Actively identify and resolve blockers that hinder team progress.
• Escalate issues when necessary (e.g., infrastructure delays, access issues).
• Coach Agile Principles
• Promote agile values and continuous improvement.
• Guide the team in adopting agile best practices tailored to DevOps.
• You work in close collaboration with the stakeholders to maintain transparency on project progress and ensure alignment of goals and expectations across all parties.
• Applicants should demonstrate a strong sense of ownership, taking responsibility for their work from design through implementation and into operations.
• Prior experience working in agile teams is essential, ideally with methodologies such as Scrum, Kanban, SAFe, or similar frameworks.
• A collaborative mindset is key—candidates must be willing to work closely with team members, sharing responsibility, workload, and recognition.
• A genuine interest in understanding the functional domain of the applications being developed is expected, along with a commitment to building subject matter expertise.
• Strong communication skills, a good command of English, and the ability to work effectively in a globally distributed team are required. 

Ideal candidates should also have

• Experience with software development experience
• Experience working in agile environments (Scrum, Kanban, SAFe, etc.).
• Strong stakeholder management skills — able to align diverse interests and communicate effectively.
• Familiarity with backlog grooming, user story writing, and acceptance criteria definition.
• Willingness to work closely with developers, designers, testers, and other roles.
• Ability to share responsibility and credit, fostering a collaborative team culture.
• Comfortable facilitating daily stand-ups, sprint planning, and reviews.
• Eagerness to understand the business domain and become a subject matter expert.
• Ability to translate complex business needs into clear, actionable requirements.
• Excellent communication skills in English.
• Experience working in distributed or cross-cultural teams is a must.

What is important is having some of the skills, but also having ideas to bring to the table, wanting to have input into how we do things and wanting to pick up new skills along the way.

If you do not meet all the listed qualifications or have gaps in your experience, we still encourage you to apply. At Valtech, we recognize that talent comes in many forms, and we value diverse perspectives and a willingness to learn. 

Commitment to reaching all kinds of people 

We design experiences that work for all kinds of people - and that starts with our own teams. At Valtech, we’re intentional about building an inclusive culture where everyone feels supported to grow, thrive and achieve their goals. No matter your background, you belong here. Explore our Diversity & Inclusion site to see how we’re creating a more equitable Valtech for all. 

 The Benefits  

This is a Full-Time position based in Ahmedabad 

Beyond a competitive compensation package, we offer: 

• Flexibility, with hybrid work options (country-dependent) 
• Learning and development, with access to cutting-edge tools, training and industry experts.

Our benefits are tailored to each location. Your Talent Partner will provide full details during the hiring process. 

Your application process

Once you apply, our Talent Acquisition team will review your application. If your skills and experience align with the role, we’ll reach out for next steps. 

⚠️ Beware of recruitment fraud: Only engage with official Valtech email addresses ending in @valtech.com. 

We are committed to inclusion and accessibility. If you need reasonable accommodations during the interview process, please either indicate it in your application or let your Talent Partner know. 

About Valtech

Valtech is the experience innovation company that exists to unlock a better way to experience the world. By blending crafts, categories, and cultures, we help brands unlock new value in an increasingly digital world. 

At the intersection of data, AI, creativity, and technology, we drive transformation for leading organizations, including L’Oréal, Mars, Audi, P&G, Volkswagen Dolby, and more. 

At Valtech, we don’t just talk about transformation. We make it happen. Our people are the heart of our success, and we foster a workplace where everyone has the support to thrive, grow and innovate. 

Are you ready to create what’s next? Join us.