Software Engineering Manager

Responsibilities

• Improve the production platform quality and stability.
• Improve technical operations and SDLC efficiency through tools, relevant AI models, automated monitors and alerts, and best practices.
• Lead, mentor, and manage a team of software engineers, fostering a collaborative and high-performance culture.
• Be a hands-on leader when needed - actively participate in the development, troubleshooting, and deployment of our solutions.
• Oversee the design, development, and deployment of software solutions, ensuring they meet quality, performance, and security standards.
• Collaborate with product managers, designers, and other stakeholders to define project requirements and deliverables.
• Utilize Java, Bootstrap, APIs, and AWS technologies to architect and implement scalable and reliable systems.
• Utilize AI models to improve the productivity and quality of software development, unit testing, and overall quality.
• Drive the adoption of best practices in coding, testing, and deployment, and ensure the team adheres to these standards.
• Identify and address technical challenges, providing guidance and solutions to overcome obstacles.
• Conduct regular code reviews, provide constructive feedback, and promote continuous learning within the team.
• Manage project timelines, resources, and budgets, ensuring projects are delivered on time and within scope.
• Stay current with industry trends and emerging technologies and advocate for their adoption when appropriate.
• Foster a culture of innovation, encouraging team members to propose and pursue new ideas and technologies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
• 7+ years of professional software engineering experience, with at least 3 years in a leadership or management role.
• Strong proficiency in Java and related frameworks (Spring, Hibernate, etc.).
• Expertise in designing and implementing RESTful APIs and microservices architectures.
• Extensive experience with AWS technologies, including EC2, S3, RDS, Lambda, and CloudFormation.
• Proven track record of leading and delivering complex software projects in a startup or fast-paced environment.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to think critically and strategically.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams.
• Proactive and self-motivated, with a strong sense of ownership and accountability.
• Experience with agile development methodologies and tools (Scrum, Kanban, Jira, etc.).
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices is a plus.