Engineering Manager

Collette•Pawtucket, RI

31d•$120,000 - $180,000•Hybrid

About The Position

We are seeking an Engineering Manager to join our growing team. In this role, you will leverage your deep technical expertise to solve challenging problems, guide technical direction, and mentor junior engineers. At Collette, we're at the beginning of our journey transitioning from a monolithic application stack to a distributed, microservice-based architecture. As a leader in guided travel, we're dedicated to crafting exceptional experiences for our travelers. We are seeking an Engineering Manager to provide technical leadership, design, and implementation of our next generation Products and Pricing applications. This role requires someone willing to play a key role in researching and developing innovative products. Collaborating closely with various teams, you will ensure that projects are delivered on schedule and within budget, maintaining a high level of quality and adherence to organizational objectives. If you are a motivated and strategic professional with a passion for driving engineering excellence, we invite you to join our team and contribute to our continued success. A successful candidate will have a broad skillset covering front-end, back-end, cloud technologies in Azure, and DevOps practices in CI/CD.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in computer science (preferred) or related field.
8+ years of relevant work experience, demonstrating a deep understanding of software engineering principles and practices.
3+ years of experience in managing an engineering team.
Proficiency in API design and development and with cloud engineering, Azure services preferred.
Proven track record in building distributed microservices at scale, coupled with expertise in relational databases, preferably SQL Server.
Strong understanding of software development best practices (e.g., version control, testing, continuous integration/continuous delivery).
Experience mentoring and coaching junior engineers.
Strong communication skills for overseeing staff and working with other management personnel.
Strong communication skills with the ability to effectively communicate technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.
Self-starter with a bias for action, a passion for innovation and continuous learning.
Organizational skills for keeping track of various budgets, employees, and schedules simultaneously

Nice To Haves

Experience in the travel industry preferred.
Experience in transformational projects from monolithic to decoupled services preferred.

Responsibilities

Research and develop designs and products
Work with product manager in researching and developing innovative products.
Responsible for leading and coordinating multiple projects across diverse teams.
Develop efficient processes, executing effective strategies, and ensuring the timely completion of projects.
Work with third party vendors for product implementation and integration with existing systems.
Lead design and development of back-end services in C#, Docker, Kubernetes, and SQL Server and front-end applications in React, WPF and Winforms.
Lead architecture design, code reviews, and technical discussions.
Ensure quality via automated testing.
Determine the need for training and talent development
Mentor Senior Software Engineers and more junior members on the team in best practices and technologies fostering their growth and development.
Hire contractors and build teams
Advocate for technical excellence by establishing best practices, conducting code reviews, and identifying opportunities for improvement.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams including product managers, designers, and other engineers to deliver scalable and reliable software solutions.
Stay updated on emerging technologies and industry trends, continuously enhancing your skills and knowledge to drive innovation within the team.
Identify and mitigate technical risks, proactively developing solutions to potential problems.
Communicate complex technical concepts clearly and concisely to both technical and non-technical audiences.

Benefits

Health & Wellness: Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage—plus a Peloton One Membership to keep you moving
Time Off: Generous PTO, paid holidays, and your birthday!
Volunteer Time: Paid hours to give back to causes you care about
Financial Security: 401(k) with company match
Family Support: Paid parental leave, paid bereavement leave and access to our Employee Assistance Program
Career Growth: Tuition reimbursement to help you level up your skills
Exclusive travel discounts, incentives and more!

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