VP of Engineering

Job Title: Vice President, Engineering

Department: Product and Technology

Reporting to: Chief Technology Officer

Location: Hybrid. Amsterdam / Leeuwarden, Netherlands* OR Valencia, Spain

*if Netherlands-based, it is anticipated that 1 week per month will be required to be onsite in our Valencia office. Therefore, a living location near to Schipol is preferred

We are Datamaran: a fast-paced, energetic and high-growth technology company.

Datamaran is the only software analytics platform in the world that identifies and monitors external risks, including ESG. Trusted by blue-chip companies and top tier partners, it brings a data-driven business process for external risk and materiality analysis. In house - at any time. At Datamaran our mission is to positively impact the world by helping corporations to have a robust sustainability strategy with our SaaS platform. Literally, the software helps our clients to make the world a better place with ESG strategy decision-making! Now, we need you to help to accelerate this transformation.

We recognise that people of different backgrounds widen our perspective, so we’re committed to diversity, equality and inclusion in everything we do. Datamaran is proud to be an equal opportunity employer as such all applications received will be considered without regard to race, colour, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, or age.

Our eclectic team of talented individuals represent over 25 nationalities, with 50% of our leaders being female. Datamaran is a fully digital and distributed company, already with more than 150 members of staff working across the globe, with offices in London, Valencia, New York and now Leeuwarden in the Netherlands.

Such a mix makes Datamaran a unique, collaborative and ambitious workplace.

Job Overview, in this exciting role, you will:

• Steer the engineering vision and strategy for our product, ensuring alignment with our company goals
• Lead and mentor a passionate distributed team of engineers, fostering talent and encouraging personal development
• Collaborate with other leadership team members to create a culture of excellence and innovation
• Oversee the architecture and technology stack, making key decisions that impact our ability to scale and respond to market needs
• Be a champion for Agile practices within the engineering team, continuously seeking ways to enhance productivity and product quality
• Engage with product management and other stakeholders to prioritise key features and deliver exceptional value to our customers

Overview of Key Capabilities, Skills and Experience

•Proven ability to create and maintain high performance global teams. Strong understanding of how to acquire, nurture and develop talent. Our VP will be experienced in managing under-performance to consistently evolve standards

•Results-oriented, adaptable leader who takes ownership and delivers on commitments. Focused on solution delivery rather than obstacles, even in challenging circumstances. Will naturally take ownership to lead from the front

•Rounded Leader who brings strategic-thinking, providing a net uplift from their team(s). Able to add value in crafting the strategic objectives, motivating and inspiring their organisation to deliver on their vision

•Delivery focus, bringing leadership on all aspects of engineering excellence including agile methodologies. Nuanced approach with ability to work within existing structures where required

•Strong technical acumen across logical & physical architecture, design, and implementation. Though not a technical / coding role, our new VP will be highly comfortable at all levels of technical conversations, capable of driving to the correct decision based on available facts 

•Relationship builder and conflict resolver - understands the importance of strong relationships with both peers and stakeholders. Comfortable managing strong personalities within the team, together with experience of successfully managing remote, distributed teams

•Focused on team success, not individual glory. Collaborative team-player who builds collective success, through a meritocracy culture where all team members are empowered to contribute to shared goals

*Experience in building strategic partnerships with product teams, balancing technical scaling needs with market demands and ensuring cohesive product development 

•Our Engineering VP will be a Problem Solver, Strategic Thinker, Great Communicator

We’re excited to bring on a visionary leader who can take us to the next level!

• A Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field
• 10+ years of experience in software engineering, with a significant portion in a leadership role
• A proven track record of building and managing high-performing, distributed engineering teams within a high-growth, international SaaS company
• Deep expertise in modern tech stacks and cloud infrastructure, preferably AWS
• Experience with Agile methodologies and a passion for fostering a culture of continuous improvement
• Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills; ability to influence beyond the engineering team
• Strong understanding of software architecture and the ability to make strategic technology decisions
• A proactive, problem-solving mindset, with a focus on delivering quality results
• Fluent in English; additional languages (Spanish and/or Dutch) are a plus!

Bonus Skills

• Prior experience in SaaS or analytics software development.
• Familiarity with ESG principles and sustainability practices.
• Experience in mentoring and coaching other leaders in the organisation.

Your leadership at Datamaran will not only drive our engineering teams but will also contribute to a more sustainable future for businesses around the globe. Come shape the future with us!

Some of Datamaran's Benefits available to our Netherlands-based Datamaraneers:

• Competitive and Comprehensive Salary Package
• Flexible working hours to accommodate your family and personal needs
• 25 days of a paid vacation days + public holidays
• Learning and professional development programs
• Pension plan (non-contributory)
• Healthcare contribution
• Gym programme
• Best IT equipment and software to support your work including Macbook
• Equal opportunity employer
  
• New benefits continue to be introduced as the Netherlands team grows

• Should the role be taken up with Valencia as primary location, the compensation package will be similar, with a few adjustments to align with the local team

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Our Values:

Performance-driven

We have different backgrounds; we are from all around the world, and we have diverse expertise. What unites us is our focus on performing at our best, continuously learning and thriving as we face new challenges.

Collaborative

We are a close-knit team who support one another with the bigger vision in mind. We think two heads are better than one, and we consult with and support our colleagues to find the best solutions for our clients.

Committed

We are an ambitious company with a mission to put sustainability risk on the radar of every business – and we are passionate about using the latest technology and our creativity to achieve that.

Agile

Change is a constant, and we are ready to bend and flex to adapt to the external environment and jump on opportunities. Our vision is clear, but the path to get there may change; we are excited about every twist and turn.

*A kind note to recruiters: thank you for your potential interest but we are currently not looking to work with any external staffing agencies*