Engineering Manager (Data Engineering)

About the Role

We are seeking a seasoned Software Engineering Manager to lead a team of talented engineers in developing and delivering innovative cybersecurity solutions. The ideal candidate will have a strong technical background, proven leadership skills, and a passion for driving high-quality software development in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities:

• Team Leadership: Manage and mentor a team of software engineers, fostering a collaborative and inclusive team culture. Provide guidance on career development and professional growth.
• Project Management: Oversee the planning, execution, and delivery of software projects, ensuring they are completed on time, within scope, and with high quality. Coordinate with cross-functional teams to align on priorities and dependencies.
• Technical Oversight: Provide technical direction and architectural guidance to the engineering team. Ensure the implementation of best practices in software development, including code reviews, testing, and continuous integration.
• Process Improvement: Identify and implement process improvements to enhance team productivity, efficiency, and software quality. Promote the adoption of agile methodologies and DevOps practices.
• Stakeholder Collaboration: Work closely with product managers, designers, and other stakeholders to define project requirements and translate them into actionable plans. Communicate project status, risks, and issues to all relevant parties.
• Innovation: Stay current with industry trends and emerging technologies. Encourage innovation within the team to continuously improve our products and processes.

Qualifications:

• Education: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree (or equivalent experience) in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
• Experience: At least 7 years of experience in software engineering, with a minimum of 2 years in a management role.
• Technical Skills: Strong proficiency in Scala with Spark, Airflow, Hive, Presto, and Redis, as well as deep expertise in NoSQL databases (preferably Clickhouse, Cassandra / Scylla) as well as SQL databases (preferably Postgres). Deep experience with modern software development practices (e.g., Agile, DevOps).
• Leadership: Demonstrated ability to lead and inspire a team, with a track record of successfully delivering complex software projects.
• Communication: Excellent verbal and written English communication skills, with the ability to effectively convey technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
• Problem-Solving: Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a focus on delivering practical and scalable solutions.
• Security Knowledge: Familiarity with cybersecurity principles and practices is highly desirable.