Engineering Manager

Position Summary

The Engineering Manager leads a team of software professionals responsible for designing, developing, and delivering high-quality technology solutions. This role combines technical leadership, people management, and cross-functional collaboration to ensure successful project execution, continuous improvement, and the development of a high-performing engineering organization.

Key Responsibilities

• Define and maintain the technical strategy, development roadmap, and risk management approach for assigned projects and initiatives.

• Establish and improve engineering processes, standards, and best practices to promote quality, reliability, and maintainability.

• Guide architectural decisions and oversee the implementation of software solutions that align with business and technical requirements.

• Evaluate and introduce new technologies, tools, and methodologies that enhance development effectiveness and product quality.

• Ensure engineering teams adhere to established software development and quality assurance practices.

• Build, develop, and retain high-performing engineering teams while fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration, innovation, and continuous learning.

• Provide regular coaching, mentorship, and performance feedback to support employee growth and career development.

• Set clear expectations, priorities, and goals while empowering teams to take ownership of outcomes.

• Support recruitment, onboarding, and professional development efforts to strengthen organizational capabilities.

• Partner with stakeholders across technical and business functions to align engineering priorities with organizational objectives.

• Manage project plans, resource allocation, schedules, and delivery commitments to ensure successful execution.

• Communicate progress, risks, dependencies, and recommendations to leadership and key stakeholders.

• Support planning, estimation, budgeting, and strategic initiatives by providing technical expertise and informed recommendations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Computer Engineering, Information Technology, or a related field; equivalent experience may be considered.

• 7+ years of professional software development experience, including at least 2+ years of technical leadership or people management responsibilities.

• Demonstrated experience designing, developing, and supporting complex software systems and applications.

• Proficiency in one or more modern programming languages such as C#, C++, Java, or similar object-oriented technologies.

• Familiarity with contemporary software engineering practices, including version control, automated testing, continuous integration and delivery, monitoring, and agile development methodologies.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to make sound technical and operational decisions.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to effectively engage technical and non-technical audiences.

• Prior proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and manage competing priorities in a dynamic environment.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to work at a computer workstation for extended periods.

• Regular communication and collaboration with colleagues, stakeholders, and external partners.

• Occasional travel may be required based on business or project needs.

Kavaliro Provides Equal Employment Opportunities to all employees and applicants.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

Kavaliro is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals.

In keeping with our commitment, Kavaliro will take the steps to assure that people with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations.