Head of Engineering
About the job
- Knowledge of the PHP ecosystem or another object-oriented programming language such as .NET or Java.
- Experience managing technical teams, establishing processes, driving change, creating career development plans, resolving conflicts, mentoring team members, and monitoring team performance.
- Ability to ensure the delivery of high-quality services while aligning teams and processes to exceed customer expectations.
- Experience coordinating complex business project deliveries and other key initiatives.
- Understanding of the technical architectures of complex and scalable systems.
- Ability to understand the broader purpose of the team’s work.
- Proficiency in written and verbal communication and presentation in Lithuanian and English.
- Collaborate with the Head of Business Unit to achieve the unit’s financial targets.
- Take responsibility for the overall performance of the unit and continually identify ways to improve it.
- Work with the Head of Business Unit to define the unit’s technical direction and identity.
- Hire, mentor, and develop team members, and collaborate with them on personal and career growth.
- Design and implement an IT strategy that enables the team to grow and work efficiently.
- Monitor technological innovations and prepare cost-effective plans for implementing new solutions in the unit.
- Organize project kick-offs and ensure released projects adhere to NFQ global infrastructure standards.
- Address technical issues within the unit and with clients, identify technical risks, and implement preventive measures.
- Take ultimate responsibility for technical and architectural solutions for all team projects.
- Provide technical guidance to engineering teams.
- Participate in new customer landing processes.
- Identify technical business opportunities for existing clients by analyzing their technologies and proposing effective, value-driven solutions.
About the company
NFQ is a strategic technology partner that offers advisory services and digital solutions to help companies undergo digital transformation at scale. It works across sectors including e-commerce, omnichannel retail, transportation, logistics, the sharing economy, travel, and finance, with a global footprint in 10 countries across Europe, North America, Asia, and the Middle East. Its technical teams support startups and corporations, contributing to the success of clients such as HomeToGo, KAYAK, Shopware, and home24 by guiding strategy and delivering scalable software solutions. Unlike firms that only advise or only build, NFQ combines strategic guidance with hands-on delivery to implement large-scale digital programs. The company’s goal is to enable clients to achieve sustained digital growth and operational efficiency through end-to-end technology partnerships.
Company Size
201-500
Company Stage
N/A
Total Funding
$53.5M
Headquarters
Kiel, Germany
Founded
2002
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- NFQ won Men in Blazers on June 15, 2026, signaling active client wins.
- NFQ opened a larger São Paulo office, designed for 300 professionals.
- NFQ hired a President, Nacho Fernández Pérez, to accelerate the growth plan.
What critics are saying
- NFQ depends on client demand in consulting-heavy markets, especially Spain and Brazil.
- NFQ's 2025-2028 expansion plan demands hiring velocity that strains margins and execution.
- A slowdown at Shopify, banks, or Brazilian clients would hit growth immediately.
What makes NFQ unique
- NFQ combines engineering, consulting, and delivery across e-commerce, banking, and sports.
- Shopify partnership, announced June 5, 2025, strengthens NFQ's commerce implementation edge.
- NFQ's Brazil plan targets 500 professionals and 180 million reais by 2028.
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Benefits
- Flexible Work Hours
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Paid Vacation
- Paid Holidays
- Remote Work Options
- Gym Membership
- Wellness Program
- Mental Health Support
- Conference Attendance Budget
- Professional Development Budget