Engineering Manager

Engineering Manager - Full-Stack & Cloud Platforms

Job Description: We are seeking an experienced Engineering Manager to lead multiple teams working on several related products within our ecosystem. This is a deeply technical role that requires close interaction with architecture, technical leads, and senior leadership. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in modern development practices, infrastructure as code, and a focus on developer effectiveness.

 Key Responsibilities:

Team Leadership and Management:

·         Lead and manage 2-4 teams, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and fostering a collaborative environment.

·         Stay close to the work the teams are doing, reviewing code changes, contributing to the code, and managing the tech debt backlog.

·         Provide technical guidance and be the point of contact for technical decisions.

·         Support the team in troubleshooting and resolving emerging issues.

Project and Priority Management:

·         Manage teams' priorities, identify dependencies early, and keep the team focused on the goal.

·         Set goals for each week/sprint, drive weekly/sprint demos, and prepare dry runs and scope of the demos.

·         Breakdown, sequence, and prioritize teams' work, keeping track of delivery milestones and risks.

Champion Engineering Principles:

·         Encourage and uphold engineering principles consistently throughout the domain to ensure a unified and high-quality approach to development.

·         Guide the teams' decision-making using established engineering principles.

Monitor and Report Key Engineering Metrics:

·         Regularly track and report on key metrics, providing transparent insights into project progress and performance.

·         Report key metrics to Atlassian Compass.

Facilitate Bi-Weekly Live Demos:

·         Organize and oversee live demonstrations at the conclusion of each iteration, fostering continuous feedback and showcasing tangible progress.

·         Ensure demos are conducted from the cloud environment and are not skipped.

Take Ownership of InfoSec Challenges:

·         Assume responsibility for Information Security (InfoSec) matters, actively addressing issues and adhering to remediation timelines.

·         Maintain an up-to-date list of InfoSec issues and ensure they are addressed early in the development process.

Lead Implementation of Strategic Initiatives:

·         Take charge of the implementation of strategic initiatives, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and driving successful execution.

Maintain Up-to-Date Technical Documentation:

·         Guarantee the accuracy and relevance of technical documentation, adhering to the standards.

·         Set clear expectations regarding required documentation and treat it as a deliverable.

 Qualifications:

·         Proven experience in leading engineering teams and delivering complex technical projects.

·         Strong proficiency in Angular, microfrontends, and C# for backend development.

·         Extensive experience with cloud-native applications on Azure (AWS and Google Cloud Platform experience is also acceptable).

·         Hands-on experience with containerized workloads and orchestration.

·         Proficiency in Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools such as Bicep, Terraform, Pulumi, or CDK.

·         Full-stack development experience with a focus on modern frameworks (React and Vue.js are acceptable).

·         In-depth knowledge of test automation (unit, integration, e2e).

·         Demonstrated ability to solve complex technical problems and make significant technical contributions.

·         Excellent communication skills and the ability to articulate technical concepts to nontechnical stakeholders.

·         A passion for technology and continuous learning, with personal projects or interests outside of regular work.

Preferred Qualifications:

·         Experience with hybrid cloud environments and networking/communication between on premises and cloud systems.

·         Familiarity with delivery tools such as GitHub, GitHub Actions, Atlassian Suite, SonarQube, Mend, and Aqua Trivy.

·         Strong understanding of component life cycles, unit testing, and resolving complex issues in full-stack development.