Role : Software Development Engineering Manager
Role Direction and Impact :
The Software Development Engineering Manager will be a critical leadership role in our engineering organization.
This person will not only manage and grow engineering teams but also remain hands-on with technical guidance and strategic execution.
The Engineering Manager will :
- Lead Teams to Success : Drive delivery of high-quality, scalable, and maintainable software product.
- Set Technical Direction : Review, evaluate and implement architecture, development best practices, and technical strategy aligned with business goals.
- Mentor and Grow Talent : Coach engineers, provide career development guidance, and create high-performing teams.
- Ensure Project Success : Partner with product, design, and QA to deliver impactful projects on time and within budget.
- Champion Engineering Excellence : Advocate for innovation, continuous improvement, and best practices across engineering.
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.(ref : hirist.tech)