Engineer Manager

Join our Shared Capabilities team as an Engineering Manager , where you'll lead advanced engineering projects and mentor junior engineers. This role requires deep expertise in full Stack Node.js, focusing on both front-end and back-end API development. You'll build scalable web applications using microservices architecture, driving technical excellence and innovation. Be a key player in our engineering success and make a significant impact on our technology landscape.  As an Engineering Manager, you will be instrumental in driving our engineering team's success, setting new standards for technical excellence, and delivering impactful solutions that propel our organization forward.

Key responsibilities

• Oversee and manage complex engineering tasks within the Shared Capabilities team, from conception to completion.

• Align and partner with Architects and develop microservice-based RESTful APIs and React based Websites, promoting re-usable functionality and functionality.

• Troubleshoot, resolve technical issues and handle operational day-to-day tasks, in a wide range of technologies such as Azure Cloud, RESTful APIs, web, SQL and third-party applications.

• Develop and enforce engineering best practices and standards, with a DevOps first mindset, fostering a culture of continuous improvement.

• Identify non-functional requirements, promoting good practices in areas such as accessibility, performance, and security, guiding team members in best practice.

• Inspire and mentor via engineering excellence junior engineers, building a culture of growth and excellence.

• Liaise with product owners to transform visionary ideas to life via innovative technical solutions.

• Collaborate with both technical and non-technical stakeholder teams to ensure project alignment and quality.

Qualifications and skills:

Essential-

• Proven experience leading a Full Stack Development team or similar role, demonstrating a strong track record of successful project delivery.

• Proficiency in TypeScript, including ES6+ syntax, and its application in modern web development.

• Experience with Node.js showcasing the ability to build scalable server-side applications.

• Familiarity with the React Remix framework for developing dynamic and interactive front-end applications.

• Solid knowledge of database systems, including MongoDB and MySQL. Nice to have Oracle or MS SQL skills.

• Experience with the Azure cloud platform, and associated services for application deployment and scalability.

• Quality first mindset, with experience in test driven development, covering both unit testing with Vitest and functional testing.

•  Experience and comprehensive understanding of modern DevOps platform technologies, specifically GitHub version control & Actions workflows, infrastructure-as-code with Terraform, and containerization via Kubernetes.

• Excellent problem-solving skills and meticulous attention to detail, ensuring high-quality deliverables.

• Work closely with product management, sales, and other departments to align engineering efforts with business goals.

• Communicate project status, risks, and opportunities to senior management and stakeholders.

• Manage engineering resources, including budgeting, staffing, and equipment, to optimize productivity and efficiency.

• Identify and address skill gaps within the team through training and development initiatives.

• Strong communication and teamwork skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively in a diverse team environment.

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience. 

Preferred-

• Familiarity with containerization technologies (e.g., Docker).

• Experience with Apigee API management

• Working knowledge of Scrum based Agile development.

• Exposure to Gigya customer identity and access management.