Manager, Software Engineering

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Colombia.

📋 Description

• Oversees the successful achievement of sprint and quarterly objectives.

• Provides clarity for the team regarding sprint, team, and career goals.

• Addresses nearly all challenges that arise within the team.

• Proactively communicates issues along with suggested solutions.

• Actively identifies and removes bottlenecks and roadblocks for the team.

• Facilitates learning from setbacks (such as failures to deliver or meet quality standards).

• Takes the lead in resolving any production incidents related to the services managed by the team.

• Ensures adherence to all agreed-upon engineering best practices and established processes.

• Promotes enhancements to the delivery process.

• Assists the Product Owner in creating specifications and defining feature scopes.

• Advocates for addressing technical debt and advancing the technical roadmap.

• Drives and oversees technical excellence within the team.

• Understands (and accommodates to some extent) the individual needs of each team member.

• Maintains team morale and motivation.

• Leads recruitment efforts and recommends headcount needs for the team.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related discipline.

• Over 3 years of experience in a software delivery environment, either in a senior development or managerial role.

• Proven history of implementing software engineering practices and the software development lifecycle to deliver features.

• Demonstrated experience using Jira and Confluence to manage software delivery successfully.

• Capable of engaging and contributing to high-level technical discussions.

• Proven ability to diagnose and resolve complex issues.

• Strong attention to detail, with the capability to work effectively under pressure in a fast-paced setting, demonstrating flexibility and adaptability in dynamic situations.

• Proven track record of effectively prioritizing and managing multiple tasks and projects.

• Experience in reviewing business requirements and translating them into delivery plans.

• Excellent communication skills (both verbal and written), including the ability to present technical information to non-technical stakeholders, facilitate team or other defined scope meetings, and exhibit strong listening and interpersonal skills with a commitment to continuous self-improvement and a positive attitude.

• Established history of mentoring and coaching team members to enhance their performance.

• Comfortable managing team members with varying skill sets from their own.

• Willingness to travel occasionally, both domestically and internationally.

🏝️ Benefits

• Comprehensive compensation package.

• Initiatives promoting work-life balance.

• Autonomy – we value personal freedom and responsibility.

• Creativity – we welcome innovative ideas to improve our processes.

• Growth – we encourage both personal and professional development.

• A team of top-notch professionals who are passionate about their work.

• A people-oriented environment with a supportive atmosphere.