Job Purpose:
We are seeking an experienced and highly motivated Software Engineering Manager to lead a team of talented engineers in building innovative, scalable, and high-performance software solutions. As the Software Engineering Manager, you will play a key role in mentoring your team, driving the technical vision, managing project execution, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver exceptional software products.
Key Responsibilities:
- Team Leadership & Development
- Lead, mentor, and motivate a team of software engineers to achieve high levels of performance and engagement.
- Foster a collaborative and inclusive team environment where team members feel empowered and supported in their professional growth.
- Conduct regular one-on-one meetings with team members to provide feedback, set goals, and facilitate career development.
- Ensure the team follows best practices in coding, testing, and deployment while adhering to timelines.
- Technical Guidance & Strategy
- Collaborate with the product management and leadership teams to define the software roadmap, technical requirements, and priorities.
- Provide hands-on technical leadership in design and architecture decisions, helping to guide the team through complex technical challenges.
- Oversee code reviews, ensuring high-quality code, and addressing any technical debt issues.
- Maintain a deep understanding of the product, technology stack, and systems architecture, offering solutions to enhance overall system efficiency.
- Project Management & Execution
- Manage the end-to-end software development lifecycle, from planning and design to execution and delivery.
- Prioritize and allocate resources effectively to meet project milestones and deadlines.
- Track and report on project progress, ensuring timely delivery of features and enhancements.
- Mitigate project risks and resolve issues that may arise during development.
- Collaboration & Cross-Functional Communication
- Work closely with other engineering teams, product managers, and other stakeholders to ensure alignment on project goals and deliverables.
- Drive a culture of collaboration and effective communication across teams.
- Help translate customer and business requirements into actionable engineering tasks and ensure they are executed effectively.
- Continuous Improvement & Innovation
- Promote continuous improvement through agile methodologies and support the adoption of new technologies, tools, and practices.
- Encourage innovation and experimentation to improve existing software and processes.
- Stay up-to-date with industry trends, new technologies, and best practices to drive improvements in the team’s work.
Key Requirements:
- 5+ years of experience in software engineering, with at least 2+ years in a management or leadership role.
- Strong experience in full-stack software development and expertise in one or more programming languages (e.g., Java, Python, JavaScript, C#, etc.).
- Solid understanding of software design patterns, data structures, algorithms, and best practices.
- Proven track record of delivering high-quality software products within deadlines.
- Excellent leadership and mentoring skills, with the ability to motivate and develop engineers at various experience levels.
- Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to troubleshoot and resolve technical issues.
- Experience with agile methodologies (Scrum, Kanban, etc.) and version control tools (e.g., Git).
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams and stakeholders.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience with cloud-based architectures and technologies (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud, etc.).
- Familiarity with DevOps practices and CI/CD pipelines.
- Experience in working with distributed teams.
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent practical experience).
Why Join Us?
- Impactful Work: Play a key role in shaping the future of our software products and making a difference for our customers.
- Career Growth: Join a company that invests in your personal and professional growth, offering development opportunities.
- Collaborative Culture: Work in a supportive, dynamic environment where your ideas are valued.
- Competitive Compensation: Enjoy a competitive salary, benefits, and performance-based incentives.
