Engineering Manager, Devops
About The Position
AAA Life is seeking an Engineering Manager to lead and develop a team of engineers responsible for delivering high-quality technology through a strong, consistent development lifecycle. The manager oversees engineering performance and resource planning and reinforces best practices across the software development lifecycle, from planning and development through deployment and support. The role builds a high-performing environment in which engineers are empowered, supported, and accountable. AAA Life describes its mission as helping members during difficult times by providing life insurance products and genuine person-to-person support. The company is pursuing growth and transformation through innovation and technology. The role partners with Product, QA, and DevOps to strengthen end-to-end delivery and align engineering work with business priorities. Work may be hybrid on a non-regular cadence or remote within the USA.
Requirements
- At least 6 years of experience in software or technology engineering, including at least 2 years managing or leading engineering teams.
- Proven experience driving performance and delivery across full SDLC environments.
- Strong understanding of Agile methodologies, engineering velocity, and quality metrics.
- Experience with capacity planning, workforce development, and strategic hiring.
- Comfort managing team structure and adapting to shifting priorities.
- Effective communication skills and the ability to coach, guide, and support engineers.
- Track record of fostering team engagement, accountability, and growth.
- Familiarity with modern engineering tools such as Git, Jira, CI/CD, and monitoring tools.
- Ability to perform the duties described, including frequently standing, walking, sitting, using hands to finger, handle, or feel, and talking or hearing; required vision abilities include close, distance, and color vision, depth perception, and adjustment of focus.
Nice To Haves
- Experience in regulated or compliance-heavy industries such as insurance or fintech.
- Exposure to cloud-native environments, microservices, and DevOps practices.
- Experience leading hybrid or remote teams across multiple time zones.
Responsibilities
- Manage a team of engineers and clarify responsibilities, goals, and deliverables.
- Oversee engineering execution across the SDLC, ensuring consistency, quality, and delivery velocity.
- Lead team resourcing, including workforce planning, hiring, and skill development.
- Partner with Product, QA, and DevOps to improve end-to-end delivery processes.
- Identify and address gaps in team performance, technical capability, and delivery throughput.
- Lead performance management by setting expectations, providing feedback, and enabling growth.
- Own capacity and demand planning to align engineering efforts with business priorities.
- Support Agile planning and sprint ceremonies and remove blockers.
- Foster a culture of ownership, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
- Promote SDLC discipline, including use of tools, code standards, documentation, and testing.
- Serve as the primary escalation point for engineering-related delivery challenges.
Benefits
- Hybrid or remote work environment intended to promote work-life balance.
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage starting from the first day.
- Employer 401(k) match and employer contribution to a pension plan.
- Generous paid time off.
- Paid parental leave.
- Associate resource groups and community involvement initiatives.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
Education Level
No Education Listed
