Manager, Software Engineering (Python) - 2 days Onsite - Chicago, IL - FreeWheel

Comcast•Chicago, IL

22h•Hybrid

About The Position

This job manages a team of engineers, cultivating a culture of innovation and professional development on our Buyer Cloud App Team. It oversees the design and update of software and web applications, ensuring alignment with business goals. Collaborating cross-functionally, it sets project requirements and timelines, manages the release process, and monitors adherence to standards and budgets. The job also tracks industry trends and develops proposals for technological enhancements, driving continuous improvement and team expertise. Buyer Cloud is responsible for building and maintaining the services necessary to set up, configure, manage, monitor, and execute DSP digital real-time bidding campaigns. The team focuses on APIs, support tools, and ad serving systems, supporting FreeWheel Engineering by enabling efficient and scalable programmatic advertising operations. The App team owns the API services, focusing on building and maintaining the interfaces that support DSP campaign operations. The team supports Buyer Cloud by enabling seamless integration and configuration of bidding services.

Requirements

Experience leading software engineering teams of 4 or more
Proficient with Python
Experience with Django
Understand our Operating Principles; make them the guidelines for how you do your job.
Own the customer experience think and act in ways that put our customers first, give them seamless digital options at every touchpoint, and make them promoters of our products and services.
Know your stuff be enthusiastic learners, users and advocates of our game-changing technology, products and services, especially our digital tools and experiences.
Win as a team make big things happen by working together and being open to new ideas.
Be an active part of the Net Promoter System a way of working that brings more employee and customer feedback into the company by joining huddles, making call backs and helping us elevate opportunities to do better for our customers.
Drive results and growth.
Support a culture of inclusion in how you work and lead.
Do what's right for each other, our customers, investors and our communities.
5-7 Years Relevant Work Experience

Responsibilities

Leading and mentoring a team of engineers, fostering an inclusive culture that encourages innovation and continuous learning
Overseeing the planning and designing of software and web applications, including new programs, enhancements and modifications
Collaborating with cross-functional teams to define project requirements, set timelines, and maintain communication for efficient workflows
Managing software design and application updates, coordinating roll-outs and ensuring enhancements meet technical specifications
Implementing key performance indicators for development processes, advocating for best practices to improve efficiency and product quality
Managing deliverables across the team, ensuring adherence to deadlines, specifications, and budgets while mentoring staff for professional growth
Monitoring industry technological developments, evaluating external products, and ensuring the team's knowledge is up-to-date
Developing proposals, software changes, and managing capital expenditure projects to drive innovation and operational excellence
Consistent exercise of independent judgment and discretion in matters of significance.
Regular, consistent and punctual attendance.
Must be able to work nights and weekends, variable schedule(s) as necessary.
Other duties and responsibilities as assigned.