Engineering manager

We are seeking a technically grounded Engineering Manager to lead the development efforts of a platform, balancing strategic leadership with technical oversight, ensuring that a team of 20 developers operates at peak efficiency. This role requires a hands-on leader who spends 70% of their time on team, development, testing, and release management, and 30% on code development and technical troubleshooting.

Responsibilities:

- End-to-End SDLC & Process Excellence

- SDLC Ownership: Design and optimize the full Software Development Life Cycle, from initial planning and analysis through to production deployment and maintenance.

- Testing Rigor: Establish high standards for software quality by mandating a comprehensive testing suite, including JUnit, Integration tests, Load testing, and Automation.

- Environment Management: Oversee seamless transitions across Dev, Stage, and Production environments, ensuring platform stability at every stage.

- Agile Leadership (ScrumBan)

- Workflow Management: Drive the ScrumBan model, blending the structure of Scrum with the flexibility of Kanban to optimize team throughput.

- Rituals & Delivery: Lead daily stand-ups, backlog refinement, and sprint planning. Take full ownership of sprint goals, managing deadlines, and ensuring predictable delivery cycles.

- Resource Allocation: Effectively distribute tasks across the team to maximize productivity without compromising quality.

- Release Management & Quality Assurance

- Release Integrity: Coordinate with Software Architects and Product Owners to manage release cycles. Produce detailed Release Notes and ensure every deployment meets our rigorous quality gates.

- Incident Prevention: Enforce a strict policy against direct production hotfixes; advocate for proper root-cause analysis and promotion through the standard pipeline.

- Quality Metrics: Implement and monitor KPIs to assess team performance and software health, proactively identifying bottlenecks before they impact the roadmap.

- Documentation: Document every step of SDLC with the team and ensure Confluence is up to date with latest changes.

- Team Leadership & Mentorship

- People Management: Lead and mentor a high-performing team of 20 developers, fostering a culture of continuous learning and innovation.

- Talent Strategy: Partner with HR for talent acquisition, onboarding, and ongoing professional development.

- Liaison: Act as the primary bridge between the technical team and senior management, translating complex technical requirements into clear business objectives for Product Owners and Stakeholders.

- Technical Supervision

- Hands-on Engagement: Maintain technical proficiency by getting 'into the code' when required to solve complex blockers or provide architectural guidance.

- Code & Test Oversight: Dedicate 30% of your bandwidth to develop code and supervising the testing strategy to ensure the platform remains scalable and secure.

Qualifications and Skills:

- Education: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in computer science, Software Engineering, or a related field.

- Experience: Minimum 10 years in software development, with at least 3 years as Engineering Manager.

- Methodology: Strong mastery of Agile, Scrum, and Kanban (ScrumBan).

- Technical Stack: Proficiency in Java, Spring Boot, Angular, PostgreSQL, Docker, Kubernetes and understanding of BPMN.

- Problem Solving: Exceptional organizational skills to ensure 'quality-first' with ‘efficient-delivery’ mindset.

- Domain Knowledge: Experience in platform / Product development, specifically within Identity or Cybersecurity, is highly preferred.

- Communication: Fluency in English with the ability to inspire and motivate a large, diverse team.

- Certification: Certification in Java, Kubernetes, Scrum would be a plus.

If it sounds like you, share your CV with us and let's talk!