Director of Engineering - Consumer Tech

  • Full-time
  • Direction: Engineering Managers - InPost Group
  • Organisation: InPost Group - Technology

Company Description

InPost Group is Europe’s leading out-of-home delivery partner, making deliveries secure and convenient for millions of customers every day in more than 15 countries, including Poland, the UK, Italy, Spain, Portugal, and France. We operate under two brands: InPost and Mondial Relay.   

We provide a cost-effective and greener solution for merchants, offering customers greater convenience. At the heart of our business are the Automated Parcel Machines (aka Parcel Lockers), which we have been designing and producing in-house for years. 

At InPost Group, we believe that creating and sharing value with our stakeholders is about more than just financial returns. Thanks to the Parcel Locker delivery model, our growth contributes to the reduction of the carbon footprint by up to 75% compared to traditional courier deliveries, and we pursue an ambitious ESG program to increase our impact for a more sustainable world. This year, we will be delivering more than 600 million parcels using more than 25,000 lockers; our network and parcel volumes consistently grow year on year in every market we serve. 

Job Description

We are looking for an experienced Engineering Director to manage 5-10 development teams and actively contribute to the growth of the company. In this role you will be influencing the company Software Engineering strategy. You would also be the day-to-day sparring partner of top leadership. Your role would have a strong focus on optimising product and software development processes across the group. 

Responsibilities:  

  • Lead, inspire, and mentor 5-10 cross-functional engineering teams working with cutting-edge web and mobile technologies (Java, Kotlin, JavaScript, Swift, etc.), ensuring alignment with business goals and fostering a culture of innovation.   
  • Ensure your teams have a compelling vision, mission, and the metrics to measure progress and success.
  • Champion continuous innovation in system architecture, application design, and development processes, leveraging emerging technologies like cloud, AI, and automation to optimize performance and enhance customer experience.  
  • Ensure adherence to engineering standards and best practices.
  • Work closely with product managers and other stakeholders to define product requirements, develop project plans, and ensure timely delivery of new features and enhancements.
  • Collaborate cross-functionally with global teams to drive cohesive engineering efforts across the organization, contributing to large-scale initiatives such as cloud transformation and platform unification.
  •   Manage the hiring, onboarding, and development of team members, ensure a diverse and inclusive workplace .
  • Serve as a key liaison between engineering, product management, and executive leadership, ensuring clear and effective communication of technical strategies, project progress, and business priorities.   

 

Qualifications

  • 10+ years of hands-on experience in software development, with deep expertise in building and scaling web or app-based systems using technologies such as Java, Kotlin, JavaScript, Swift, and SQL/NoSQL databases.   
  • 5+ years of experience leading high-performing Agile development teams, with a deep understanding of Agile methodologies, Lean principles, and DevOps practices to deliver high-quality products at scale. 
  • Proven technical leadership in mobile and web technology ecosystems, with a track record of architecting robust solutions that drive innovation, scalability, and performance.
  • Strong technical knowledge and experience with mobile and web development technologies .
  • Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to work collaboratively with other teams and departments.

 

Additional Information

Why Join InPost?

  • Opportunity to work in a diverse, international, and cross-functional environment, along with leading experts.
  • You work and learn from a senior leader and her leadership bench, extending your experience and exposure in the e-commerce and logistics industry.
  •  InPost is a growing company that offers its employees an increasing number of opportunities in several locations in Europe.
  • Fulfilling careers with a range of benefits for employees and investing in providing training opportunities for their development.
  • You will feel a part of the InPost community that makes an impact on sustainability, convenient deliveries, and circular economy every day.
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