Engineering Manager ( Backend )

Adobe Cloud Platforms & Collaboration (ACPC) Group

highly available, low latency, cloud-scale foundation components

• We love writing software
• We love solving complex problems with simple and elegant designs
• We are currently building the platform using modern container orchestration technologies
• We are taking a long-term architectural approach to support the current and future needs of hundreds of Adobe services
• We use best-in-class tools like GitHub, Slack, and whatever else makes us productive
• We incrementally adapt our processes to fit our needs
• We trust each other to do their job exceptionally well

What You'll Do

• Mentor and guide a high-performing engineering team
• Be an inspiring leader in building services for next-generation multi-cloud services
• Deliver high-performance web services that adapt to dynamic business needs, influence ideation, and solve complex problems
• Partner with global product management, engineering, and operations leaders to shape product architecture, practices, roadmap, and release plans
• Drive strategic and tactical decisions to ensure successful project delivery
• Lead the technical design, vision, and implementation strategy
• Create execution plans and lead the engineering team to realize the vision
• Apply best practices and coding patterns to ensure maintainable, modular, high-quality solutions
• Develop and evolve engineering processes and teamwork models, using creative problem-solving to enhance team efficiency
• Attract, hire, onboard, and retain top talent; empower and develop the team as a player-coach
• Foster a positive, winning culture built on collaboration and shared achievements
• Lead discussions on emerging technologies and trends, influencing product direction

What You Need to Succeed

• 9+ years of experience in software development with a proven record in a management role
• Strong technical skills and experience in designing & developing enterprise applications
• Expertise in Java/JEE, design, coding, architecture, problem-solving, and analytical thinking
• Deep knowledge of Kafka, Azure Cosmos DB, MongoDB, and analytical/reporting databases
• Experience in developing and leading teams building cloud-based solutions (AWS and/or Azure)
• Strong knowledge of software development methodologies and design patterns, with experience in leading significant software projects/products
• Proven ability to lead complex projects through the full software delivery lifecycle
• Track record of coaching, mentoring, and developing engineering teams to deliver high-quality, timely solutions
• A proactive, ambitious mindset with a strong bias toward action and the ability to handle ambiguity
• Demonstrated success in recruiting and building strong teams
• Excellent interpersonal, analytical, problem-solving, and conflict resolution skills
• Strong communication and presentation skillscapable of influencing and inspiring both technical and non-technical audiences
• BS or MS (or equivalent experience) in Computer Science or related field
• Passion and a love for what you do!