Engineering Manager

Introduction:

Are you searching for an opportunity to play a key role in driving the dramatic growth of a highly successful software company?  

REACH Media Network, A Poppulo company,  is a leading provider of innovative digital signage solutions designed to connect people, enhance engagement, and simplify information sharing. Serving businesses, educational institutions, healthcare facilities, and more, REACH empowers organizations to effectively communicate with their audiences through dynamic, cloud-based signage solutions. Established in 2005, REACH serves over 9,000 customers and manages over 25,000 screens globally. 

We know there’s no such thing as a “perfect" candidate - we’re all a work in progress and are growing new skills and capabilities all the time. We encourage you to apply for a position with Poppulo and Reach Media Network even if you don’t meet 100% of the requirements. We believe in fostering an environment where there is a diversity of perspectives, in hopes that we can all thrive. 

The Opportunity

The Software Engineering Manager is responsible for leading small teams of developers at REACH to accomplish key software development objectives. In this role, you will be responsible for team leadership and development, project delivery, technical oversight, strategic planning, and effectively communicating with company stakeholders. 

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor software engineers including one-to-ones, performance reviews 
• Collaborate with Product Manager, CTO, and other stakeholders to scope, plan, and execute project requirements 
• Promote engineering best practices, conduct code reviews, and contribute to technical architecture/governance/strategy discussions 
• Foster a healthy development ethos within the development group 
• Support recruiting efforts by participating in interview and onboarding new team members 
• Track key engineering metrics and course correct the team as necessary 
• Identify and communicate technical and organizational risks to management 

Candidate Expertise Required

• Experience with the following technologies: 
  • PHP 
  • JavaScript/TypeScript 
  • HTML/CSS 
  • MySQL 
  • MongoDB 
  • Redis 
  • WebSockets
  •  AMQP 
• Experience with Cloud platforms (Azure preferred) 
• Experience with Azure services including Service Bus, Blob Storage, SignalR 
• Experience with serverless/function-as-a-service platforms (Azure Functions, Azure Container Instances preferred) 
• Experience writing software for containerized environments 
• Demonstrated understanding of ancillary technologies including HTTP/S, TCP/IP, general networking 
• Knowledgeable in object-oriented programming 
• Knowledgeable in diverse software design patterns 

Education & Experience  

• 2+ years of engineering leadership experience 
• 3+ years of hands-on software development 
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills 
• Demonstrated track record of success leading engineering teams 
• Experience with Agile processes 
• Ability to coach engineers of varying experience and interpersonal styles 

Why Us? 

• An excellent workplace culture 
• Competitive salary 
• Medical insurance 
• Flexible working schedule
• In-house soft skills trainings
• Remote and hybrid work arrangements

Compensation 

Annual base salary gross:  130,000-150,000 USD Annual. The base salary range represents the low and high end of the Company's contemplated salary range for this position. Actual salaries will vary and will be based on various factors, such as the candidate’s qualifications, skills, competencies, and geographic location. The salary is one component of Company's total compensation package for employees. 

Poppulo is an equal opportunity employer.

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