engineering manager, Backend Service; Seattle WA

Starbucks Coffee Company • Seattle, WA

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About The Position

Minimum of 10 years of professional experience in software development, with a focus on highly performant, resilient and scalable services Minimum of 4 years of experience in directly managing a team of engineers. 5+ years of hands-on experience building and supporting complex production systems Deep technical background in scalable, highly available application/services development, with a focus on C#/GO languages and modern cloud architecture Demonstrated ability to lead technical architecture/design discussions and to drive technical decision-making. Proven track record for implementing end-to-end service ownership, focusing on building reliable, self-healing services and driving robust automation The ability to establish, track and drive meaningful metrics A thoughtful, empathetic approach to leadership and collaboration. Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to inspire and motivate a team. Knowledge of engineering practices and patterns for the full software/hardware/network development life cycle, including coding standards, code reviews, source control management, security reviews, build processes, testing, certification, and production support operations Experience partnering with product management, cyber security, architecture and program management teams Leadership - Setting goals for the team, developing organizational capability, and modeling how we work together work group, managing execution, and measuring results Design and Implementation - Providing technical expertise and executing technical responsibilities All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Qualified applicants with criminal histories will be considered for employment in a manner consistent with all federal, state and local ordinances.

Requirements

• Minimum of 10 years of professional experience in software development, with a focus on highly performant, resilient and scalable services
• Minimum of 4 years of experience in directly managing a team of engineers.
• 5+ years of hands-on experience building and supporting complex production systems
• Deep technical background in scalable, highly available application/services development, with a focus on C#/GO languages and modern cloud architecture
• Demonstrated ability to lead technical architecture/design discussions and to drive technical decision-making.
• Proven track record for implementing end-to-end service ownership, focusing on building reliable, self-healing services and driving robust automation
• The ability to establish, track and drive meaningful metrics
• A thoughtful, empathetic approach to leadership and collaboration.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to inspire and motivate a team.
• Knowledge of engineering practices and patterns for the full software/hardware/network development life cycle, including coding standards, code reviews, source control management, security reviews, build processes, testing, certification, and production support operations
• Experience partnering with product management, cyber security, architecture and program management teams

Responsibilities

• Leadership - Setting goals for the team, developing organizational capability, and modeling how we work together work group, managing execution, and measuring results
• Design and Implementation - Providing technical expertise and executing technical responsibilities

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees