Tech Manager Engineering, Actimize

At NiCE, we don’t limit our challenges. We challenge our limits. Always. We’re ambitious. We’re game changers. And we play to win. We set the highest standards and execute beyond them. And if you’re like us, we can offer you the ultimate career opportunity that will light a fire within you.

So, what’s the role all about?

At Actimize, our AML team drives innovation in financial crime prevention. We design intelligent solutions that empower banks and financial institutions to identify suspicious activities, mitigate risks, and stay ahead of regulatory changes. Our work combines deep domain expertise, advanced analytics, and cutting-edge technology to protect the global financial ecosystem from money laundering and related threats.

How will you make an impact?

NICE Actimize is the largest and broadest provider of financial crime, risk and compliance solutions for regional and global financial institutions & has been consistently ranked as number one in the space

At NICE Actimize, we recognize that all employee’s contributions are integral to our company’s growth and success. To find and acquire the best and brightest talent around the globe, we offer a challenging work environment, competitive compensation, and benefits, and rewarding career opportunities. Come share, grow and learn with us – you’ll be challenged, you’ll have fun and you’ll be part of a fast growing, highly respected organization.

Have you got what it takes?

• Lead a team of talented engineers – Dev and QA. Manage all aspects of people, such as hiring, reviews, mentoring, promotions, etc.
• Work hands on with your team members on development activities and ensure high quality engineering standards are achieved, including Test Automation & Unit testing
• Promote innovation, big picture thinking and larger business perspective to the engineering team
• Act as agile coach for the team, helping to keep the team focused on fulfilling the commitments they have made to the Product Owner
• Liaise with the team to promote good work practices, empowering the team to self-optimize their process
• Work with the Director of Engineering to ensure that the team has the resources it needs
• Ensure that any impediments to the team are resolved in a timely manner
• Act as Engineering contact for product defect management and product support questions
• Coordinate with different stakeholders such as CloudOps, Security, DevOps, CTO Office, Product Management, PMO, Architects etc. to drive the business results
• Coach and mentor the team members

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science/relevant course
• Over 12 years of experience working in software Industry (part of SW development team and not support team)
• 3+ experience leading a team of software engineers, working on enterprise products
• Technological skills and background in software development, including:
• Knowledge of software design (Patterns, OOAD)
• Experience with Java/Scala/Python
• Working experience with AWS
• Cloud native micro services architecture
• Experience of Git
• Knowledge of web technology (HTML 5 / JS with TypeScript / RESTful API)
• Leadership skills - experience in leading, coaching, and motivating people
• Excellent communication skills, fluent in English
• Demonstrate ability to influence others, especially in sensitive or complex situations
• Great initiative: proven ability to tackle projects with a can-do attitude
• Comfortable with working in a complex matrix environment
• Proven experience in operating within a global environment with remote management
• Proven experience with working with Agile teams
• Knowledge of Agile methodologies such as Scrum and Kanban
• Experience with total quality management techniques and methodologies for software engineering
• Experience with iterative or Agile methodologies and techniques
• Experience of working with Product company developing enterprise software is a must

Must have Skills:

• AWS
• Java/Scala/Python
• Leadership with business perspective
• Prior experience with SaaS, PaaS and IaC development is preferred.
• Experience working on a Scrum Team in an Agile delivery environment.
• Effective communication and organizational skills.

Nice to have:

• Programming Language: Java, Scala, JavaScript
• Frontend: Angular, VueJS
• Experience: SaaS Platform on AWS, Product mindset, AWS Cost Optimization, Financial Crime and Compliance domain

What’s in it for you?

Join an ever-growing, market disrupting, global company where the teams – comprised of the best of the best – work in a fast-paced, collaborative, and creative environment! As the market leader, every day at NiCE is a chance to learn and grow, and there are endless internal career opportunities across multiple roles, disciplines, domains, and locations. If you are passionate, innovative, and excited to constantly raise the bar, you may just be our next NiCEr!

Enjoy NiCE-FLEX!

At NiCE, we work according to the NiCE-FLEX hybrid model, which enables maximum flexibility: 2 days working from the office and 3 days of remote work, each week. Naturally, office days focus on face-to-face meetings, where teamwork and collaborative thinking generate innovation, new ideas, and a vibrant, interactive atmosphere.

Requisition ID: 8976

Reporting into: Director

Role Type: Technical Manager