Engineering Manager

CAI•Miami, FL

13d•Hybrid

About The Position

We are looking for a motivated Engineering Manager ready to take us to the next level! If you have Java, Spring Boot, and microservices expertise and are looking for your next career move, apply now. We are looking for an Engineering Manager to oversee the full lifecycle of software applications across solution architecture, design, development, integration, performance testing, and maintenance. This position will be Full-Time and Hybrid. Due to our end client, candidates must be able to work on CAI's W2 without a need for sponsorship now or in the future.

Requirements

7+ years of software development/engineering experience
3+ years of experience leading engineers and managing engineering teams
Strong hands-on backend engineering background (Java, Spring Boot, microservices)
Solid understanding of Docker/containers and Kubernetes with Kustomize
Proficiency with GitOps workflows and Argo CD
Experience with Kafka and event-driven architecture
Experience with Couchbase or other NoSQL databases
Proven experience integrating backend services into front-end client applications (web and/or mobile)
Strong verbal and written communication skills
High sense of urgency, ownership, and accountability
Proven ability to manage teams, plan resources, and drive long-term technical strategy
Experience managing offshore engineering teams and coordinating across time zones
Candidates must be able to work on CAI's W2 without a need for sponsorship now or in the future.

Nice To Haves

Experience developing both web and mobile solutions
Experience with GraphQL and API gateway architecture (Apigee or equivalent)
Experience with reactive programming (WebFlux, Project Reactor) and non-blocking I/O

Responsibilities

Hire, train, mentor, and manage one or more Software Engineering teams (5–15 engineers), including onshore and offshore resources
Establish and enforce best practices across the full software development lifecycle — architecture, build, test, deploy, and maintain
Conduct code reviews, provide technical guidance, and drive engineering standards across the team
Organize technical work, break down requirements, and guide teams through execution
Support technical interviews and evaluate engineering talent
Manage the sourcing of technical resources, leveraging off-site/off-shore resources where appropriate
Own team composition, capacity planning, and resource allocation across engineering workstreams
Drive hiring strategy, onboarding, and career development for engineers on the team
Manage performance, provide regular feedback, and cultivate a high-performing engineering culture
Coordinate onshore and offshore resources to maximize delivery velocity and quality
Partner with delivery and product leadership to align engineering capacity with business demand and pipeline of work
Define and drive the long-term technical vision and roadmap for the product area's backend and integration architecture
Identify opportunities for platform improvements, technical debt reduction, and scalability investments
Evaluate and recommend new technologies, patterns, and practices that advance the engineering organization
Align engineering strategy with broader Digital Engineering goals and RCG's technology direction
Balance short-term delivery needs with long-term architectural health and sustainability
Participate actively in Agile ceremonies to ensure overall engineering progress aligns with roadmaps and timelines
Act as the engineering point of accountability for a product area, with visibility across all technology layers
Identify risks, dependencies, and blockers across services, web, mobile, and content engineering; escalate proactively
Facilitate cross-layer collaboration and ensure alignment to product owner goals and business priorities
Act as the technical liaison between engineering teams and business/functional stakeholders
Present technical concepts, status updates, project plans, and escalations to senior leadership with clarity and confidence
Manage third-party vendors and hold partners accountable for quality and delivery commitments
Collaborate with Scrum and Release Managers to ensure on-time, on-schedule delivery
Ensure appropriate quality processes are in place to deliver high-quality applications in compliance with all regulatory requirements
Stay current with backend, distributed systems, cloud-native, and front-end technology trends
Evaluate emerging technologies, patterns, and practices for potential adoption across the engineering organization
Drive a culture of continuous improvement, experimentation, and technical growth across teams