Synopsis

We’re seeking a Software Engineering Manager with a strong background in leading high-performing engineering teams and delivering scalable, enterprise-grade web applications. This role will oversee the full software development lifecycle, ensuring engineering excellence, architectural integrity, and timely delivery of complex solutions. The ideal candidate will blend hands-on technical expertise with strong leadership and stakeholder management skills to drive innovation and continuous improvement across the engineering function.

Accountabilities

• Define and execute the software engineering strategy, aligning technical delivery with business objectives and enterprise architecture standards.
• Lead, mentor, and coach a team of software engineers, fostering a culture of innovation, accountability, and continuous learning.
• Partner with product and architecture teams to prioritize work, shape the roadmap, and ensure strategic alignment across programs.
• Oversee the end-to-end delivery of software projects, ensuring adherence to Agile practices, timelines, and quality standards.
• Monitor progress and proactively identify delivery risks, implementing mitigation plans to ensure project success.
• Ensure software releases meet performance, scalability, and security benchmarks.
• Provide architectural and design guidance, ensuring best practices in coding, testing, and deployment.
• Conduct periodic code reviews and technical assessments to maintain high engineering standards.
• Promote engineering governance through design reviews, reusable frameworks, and standardized delivery models.
• Drive the adoption of modern tools, frameworks, and DevOps practices to enhance productivity and delivery efficiency.
• Champion the use of automated testing, CI/CD pipelines, and cloud-native solutions to improve reliability and speed.
• Contribute to the Software Engineering Community of Practice (CoP) to elevate organizational engineering maturity.
• Act as a trusted technical advisor to business stakeholders, translating complex technical concepts into clear business outcomes.
• Collaborate across cross-functional teams (Architecture, Product, QA, DevOps) to ensure smooth integration and alignment.

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field (Master’s preferred).
• 12+ years of professional experience in software development, with at least 5 years in a managerial role.
• Proven experience managing engineering teams delivering enterprise-scale applications using:
• Frontend: Angular, Angular.js, React.js, Node.js
• Backend: Java 8+, Spring Boot, WebFlux, RESTful APIs, Microservices
• Databases: Oracle, PostgreSQL, MongoDB, ElasticSearch
• Cloud: AWS, Azure, or GCP
• DevOps & CI/CD: Git, Jenkins, Docker, Kubernetes, OpenShift
• Strong understanding of Agile delivery models, software architecture principles, and modern development practices.
• Demonstrated experience in leading distributed teams, managing performance, and building engineering capability.
• Excellent stakeholder management, communication, and decision-making skills.