Head Of Development

Job Title: Head of Development Location: LATAM Type of Contract: Full-Time Salary Range: Competitive Compensation Language Requirements: Fluent English We are seeking a skilled Head of Development with extensive experience leading Agile engineering teams and scaling SaaS platforms to join our growing team. You will play a key role in defining the technical direction of our PHP/Laravel platform, leading high-performing engineering teams, and driving engineering excellence across the organization. Your work will directly impact the reliability, scalability, and continued success of a platform trusted by more than 1,300 rental businesses worldwide. Key Responsibilities - Lead multiple Agile engineering teams delivering high-quality SaaS products while improving delivery speed, software quality, and team performance. - Define and execute the technical roadmap for a PHP/Laravel-based platform, ensuring scalability, maintainability, and long-term architectural health. - Design, implement, and optimize modern CI/CD pipelines, including automated testing, containerization, and Infrastructure as Code (IaC). - Establish and enforce engineering best practices, including code review standards, branching strategies, development workflows, and observability. - Drive cross-functional architectural initiatives that reduce technical debt and improve platform performance and reliability. - Mentor, coach, and develop engineers across all experience levels, fostering career growth, technical excellence, and increased ownership. - Partner with product and business stakeholders to align engineering priorities with company goals and ensure successful delivery of strategic initiatives. Must-Have Qualifications - Proven experience leading multiple Agile software engineering teams delivering SaaS products at scale. - Strong hands-on technical expertise with PHP, Laravel, modern software architecture, and scalable application design. - Experience implementing and managing CI/CD pipelines, automated testing frameworks, containerization technologies, and Infrastructure as Code. - Demonstrated ability to improve engineering processes, reduce technical debt, and establish high engineering standards. - Strong leadership experience mentoring engineers, building high-performing teams, and driving measurable improvements in delivery and code quality. - Excellent communication skills with the ability to explain complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders. - Fluent English (Native or C2-level proficiency) with the ability to work effectively in a fully remote, global environment. Preferred Qualifications - Experience leading globally distributed or fully remote engineering teams. - Strong background in DevOps practices, cloud infrastructure, and observability platforms. - Experience scaling SaaS products serving thousands of customers. - Metrics-driven leadership style with experience using engineering KPIs to improve team performance. - Passion for continuous learning, innovation, and building a collaborative engineering culture. Benefits - Competitive compensation package. - Fully remote work environment with flexible working arrangements. - Access to ongoing in-house training and professional development opportunities. - Opportunity to lead the engineering organization behind a globally recognized SaaS platform. - Collaborative, growth-oriented team culture focused on innovation and continuous improvement. - Equal opportunity employer committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. Originally posted on Himalayas