About the role.

• The engineering manager will be responsible for managing technical delivery and delivery quality. They will be responsible for communicating and participating in solving any engineering issue that comes up in a project, answering technical questions, proposing budgets for projects, training new employees, and working with various other departments.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage a team of engineers, providing guidance, mentorship, and performance feedback to ensure individual and team growth.
• Plan, organize, and prioritize engineering projects and initiatives, ensuring that objectives are met within defined timelines and budget.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define project requirements, scope, and deliverables, ensuring alignment with overall business goals.
• Foster a culture of innovation, continuous improvement, and technical excellence within the engineering team.
• Identify and address resource gaps, skill development needs, and performance issues within the team.
• Drive effective project management methodologies, including agile practices, to optimize project execution and delivery.
• Collaborate with product management to translate business requirements into technical specifications and actionable engineering plans.
• Stay updated on industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices in engineering and bring relevant insights to the team.
• Ensure compliance with quality standards, regulatory requirements, and best practices in engineering processes and documentation.
• Build and maintain relationships with key stakeholders, including customers, partners, and suppliers, to drive successful project outcomes.

Skills and Requirements

• Proven work experience in a senior engineering role
• Analytical skills for evaluating information carefully and solving complex problems.
• Communication skills for overseeing staff and working with other management personnel.
• Detail-oriented with the ability to catch minor errors which can result in major problems.
• Self-motivated attitude with the ability to multitask and thrive in a timeline-driven environment.
• Experience with the development and implementation of cloud-based solutions, including architecture design, infrastructure setup, and deployment processes.
• Deep understanding of cloud architecture patterns, microservices, and distributed systems.
• Solid understanding of DevOps practices, CI/CD pipelines, and infrastructure automation tools.
• Experience in Agile/Scrum methodologies and project management principles.
• Experience working one or more of the following: AWS, Java, and Go.
• Experience with containerization technologies like Docker and orchestration frameworks like Kubernetes.
• Experience building pay-as-you-go products/platforms.