Software Engineering Manager at BURN

About the role.
The engineering manager will be responsible for managing technical delivery and delivery quality. They will be responsible for communicating and participating in solving any engineering issue that comes up in a project, answering technical questions, proposing budgets for projects, training new employees, and working with various other departments.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage a team of engineers, providing guidance, mentorship, and performance feedback to ensure individual and team growth.
• Plan, organize, and prioritize engineering projects and initiatives, ensuring that objectives are met within defined timelines and budget.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define project requirements, scope, and deliverables, ensuring alignment with overall business goals.
• Foster a culture of innovation, continuous improvement, and technical excellence within the engineering team.
• Identify and address resource gaps, skill development needs, and performance issues within the team.
• Drive effective project management methodologies, including agile practices, to optimize project execution and delivery.
• Collaborate with product management to translate business requirements into technical specifications and actionable engineering plans.
• Stay updated on industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices in engineering and bring relevant insights to the team.
• Ensure compliance with quality standards, regulatory requirements, and best practices in engineering processes and documentation.
• Build and maintain relationships with key stakeholders, including customers, partners, and suppliers, to drive successful project outcomes.

Skills and Requirements

• Proven work experience in a senior engineering role
• Analytical skills for evaluating information carefully and solving complex problems.
• Communication skills for overseeing staff and working with other management personnel.
• Detail-oriented with the ability to catch minor errors which can result in major problems.
• Self-motivated attitude with the ability to multitask and thrive in a timeline-driven environment.
• Experience with the development and implementation of cloud-based solutions, including architecture design, infrastructure setup, and deployment processes.
• Deep understanding of cloud architecture patterns, microservices, and distributed systems.
• Solid understanding of DevOps practices, CI/CD pipelines, and infrastructure automation tools.
• Experience in Agile/Scrum methodologies and project management principles.
• Experience working one or more of the following: AWS, Java, and Go.
• Experience with containerization technologies like Docker and orchestration frameworks like Kubernetes.
• Experience building pay-as-you-go products/platforms.