Engineering Manager

Engineering Manager -Java 

We are looking for an experienced and passionate Engineering Manager to grow and lead a talented team of software engineers. This role is pivotal in fostering a culture of technical excellence, innovation, and agile collaboration. You will be responsible for guiding your team in building and delivering high-quality, scalable software solutions. The ideal candidate is a servant leader with a strong technical background, capable of mentoring engineers, driving project execution, and making strategic recommendations to align with business objectives. You will be an expert in adapting traditional approaches to new situations and providing subject matter expertise to your team and stakeholders. 

Responsibilities:

• Lead, mentor, and support a team of software engineers, fostering their professional and technical growth. 
• Drive the execution of projects, participate in project planning, and provide reliable estimates for development work. 
• Champion agile methodologies and software development best practices to ensure the team delivers high-quality code and value continuously. 
• Collaborate with product managers and other stakeholders to define roadmaps, break down requirements, and ensure timely delivery. 
• Manage project priorities and resources, and potentially oversee budgets for projects or programs. 
• Provide regular feedback on performance and assist in identifying and implementing solutions to prevent problems. 
• Advise leadership on technical matters and the interpretation of policies and practices. 
• Maintain clear and timely communication with team members and supervisors, providing status updates and demonstrating software as needed. 

Basic

• Bachelors or Masters degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Technology, or a related field. 
• Minimum of 15 years of experience in software development, with at least 5 years in a leadership or management role. 
• Familiarity with modern architectural patterns such as microservices. 
• Understanding of DevOps principles and practices, including CI/CD and Infrastructure as Code (IaC). 
• Awareness of emerging technologies like AI/Machine Learning development tools. 
• Proven experience building and supporting applications on various platforms. 
• Excellent analytical, design, and project planning skills. 
• Proficient interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills. 
• Proven problem-solving and crisis management abilities. 

Preferred Qualifications:

• Background in the financial industry, particularly within the managed accounts business. 
• Experience leading teams that work with both front-end and back-end technologies 
• Hands-on experience with cloud platforms like AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud. 
• Familiarity with modern database systems such as Oracle, PostgreSQL, or MongoDB.