Engineering Manager

We are seeking an experienced Engineering Manager to define and execute our engineering strategy, align technical initiatives with business goals, and drive innovation at Makse Group. This role will focus on scaling and mentoring a high-performing team, optimizing engineering processes, and ensuring the successful delivery of high-quality projects. The ideal candidate has a strong technical background, experience in software development and DevOps best practices, and a proven ability to collaborate across teams.

Responsibilities:

• Define and execute the engineering strategy aligned with Makse Group’s business goals.
• Provide clear direction and leadership to the engineering team, fostering a culture of collaboration, innovation, and accountability.
• Identify key areas of development to include in Makse Group training.
• Recruit, onboard, and retain top engineering talent to scale the team effectively.
• Mentor and develop team members to enhance their technical and leadership skills.
• Contribute to skills and competency requirements for team members.
• Develop and manage project plans, release schedules, and delivery timelines.
• Ensure adherence to deadlines and high-quality execution of engineering projects.
• Establish and implement engineering processes to drive efficiency and quality, including QA and testing workflows.
• Continuously evaluate and improve the team's tools, methodologies, and frameworks.
• Help establish architecture and design patterns.
• Collaborate with stakeholders, including product and business teams, to prioritize work and align goals.
• Communicate progress, challenges, and successes to senior leadership.
• Identify and address technical and operational blockers to ensure project completion.
• Foster a solutions-oriented approach to challenges, empowering the team to thrive.

Requirements:

• 10+ years of experience in software engineering, with at least 5+ years in a leadership role.
• Proven experience in app development and deployment across various platforms.
• Strong understanding of software development life cycles (SDLC), agile methodologies, and project management best practices.
• Experience with DevOps best practices and techniques.
• Familiarity with QA processes and tools to ensure high-quality releases.
• Proficiency with JavaScript, Node, ReactJS, APIs, AWS (preferred), GraphQL (preferred).
• Ability to quickly learn new technologies and compliance frameworks.