Sr. Engineering Manager

Software Development Engineering Manager

Role Direction and Impact

critical leadership role

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and manage a team of engineers, fostering growth and accountability.
• Define and follow thru technical KPIs, strategy, architecture, and roadmap.
• Collaborate cross-functionally team with product, design, QA, infosec, professional services, and stakeholders.
• Champion best practices in development, ensuring code quality, scalability, and maintainability.
• Drive a culture of innovation and continuous improvement.
• Provide hands-on technical guidance and support in design and coding when necessary.
• Own project delivery end-to-end, ensuring milestones are met.
• Recruit, onboard, and retain top engineering talent.
• Monitor project risks and implement mitigation strategies.
• Stay updated on emerging technologies and industry trends to keep the team competitive.

Technical Requirements & Key Skills

• Technical Background:

  Strong foundation in software engineering with hands-on coding experience.

• Software Development Expertise:

  Deep understanding of software design, architecture, algorithms, and system design.

• Leadership & Management:

  Proven track record of managing teams of engineers (3+ members). Experience managing high-performance teams and driving results

• Modern Practices:

  Familiarity with Agile, DevOps, CI/CD pipelines, and modern development tools.

• Cloud & Infrastructure:

  Experience with AWS, GCP, or self-managed data centres.

• Programming Languages:

  Proficiency in at least one modern language (Python, Java, C++, etc.).

• Database Knowledge:

  Hands on experience SQL databases.

• Project Ownership:

  Demonstrated ability to take projects from concept to production.

• Plus Skills:

  Containerization (Docker, Kubernetes), microservices, distributed systems, data-driven decision-making. OLAP databases. Employee engagement program. Design review evaluations. Big data processing.