Software Engineering Manager

URUS Group

About The Position

VAS is seeking an exceptional Software Engineering Manager who combines deep technical expertise with strong leadership and stakeholder management skills. This is a hands-on role where you'll lead our engineering team while driving innovation, actively contributing to architecture decisions, and working collaboratively across the organization. You'll deliver results at pace, champion new ideas and technologies, and build strong partnerships with Product, Design, and Business teams to drive impact.

Requirements

8+ years of software development experience with strong hands-on coding skills
Proficiency in modern programming languages (e.g., JavaScript/TypeScript, Python, .Net, TypeScript and Node)
Experience with mobile development (React Native, iOS, Android)
Familiarity with offline-first architecture and integration with IoT
Deep understanding of software architecture, design patterns, and system design
Solid grasp of CI/CD, testing strategies, and DevOps practices
Track record of introducing new technologies or methodologies to teams
Experience with AWS solutions
Knowledge of AI/ML, data engineering, or emerging tech domains
4+ years managing software engineering teams (minimum 5+ engineers)
Experience with remote or distributed teams
Proven track record of leading Agile/Scrum teams to successful outcomes
Experience coaching engineers at various skill levels and fostering innovation
History of successfully delivering complex projects on aggressive timelines
Demonstrated ability to build and scale high-performing, innovative teams
Experience driving cultural change and process improvements
Proven ability to work effectively with senior stakeholders and executives
Experience translating between technical and business stakeholders
Track record of influencing product roadmap and technical strategy
Ability to manage competing priorities and negotiate trade-offs diplomatically
Experience presenting to diverse audiences (technical teams, business leaders, customers)
Skilled at building consensus and driving alignment across teams
Track record of introducing innovative solutions that drove measurable business impact
Experience evaluating and adopting new technologies, frameworks, or methodologies
History of challenging the status quo and improving engineering practices
Ability to balance innovation with pragmatism and delivery
Experience with experimentation frameworks (A/B testing, feature flags, etc.)
Proven track record of shipping products quickly and iteratively
Experience working in fast-paced and high-growth environments
Demonstrated ability to balance multiple priorities and adapt to rapid change
Strong project management and organizational skills
Comfortable with ambiguity and able to drive clarity from complexity
Excellent communication skills across all levels (written, verbal, presentations)
Strong problem-solving and critical thinking abilities
Collaborative mindset with proven ability to influence without authority
Comfortable giving and receiving candid feedback
High emotional intelligence, and conflict resolution skills
Strategic thinking combined with tactical execution capability

Responsibilities

Lead, mentor, and grow a team of software engineers, fostering a high-performance, innovative culture
Conduct regular 1:1s, provide constructive feedback, and support career development
Recruit, onboard, and retain top engineering talent
Build an inclusive, collaborative environment where engineers thrive and feel empowered to innovate
Balance team workload and manage capacity planning
Champion a culture of experimentation, learning, and continuous improvement
Drive rapid, iterative delivery using Agile/Scrum methodologies
Run effective sprint planning, retrospectives, and daily standups
Remove blockers and maintain team velocity
Set clear goals and hold the team accountable for measurable results
Balance speed with quality, ensuring sustainable pace
Make data-driven decisions to optimize delivery processes
Adapt quickly to changing priorities while maintaining team focus
Contribute to architectural decisions and technical strategy
Drive innovation by evaluating and adopting emerging technologies and best practices
Champion proof-of-concepts and technical experiments to explore new solutions
Review code and provide technical guidance to the team
Stay current with industry trends and bring forward innovative ideas
Jump into critical technical challenges when needed (hands-on debugging, problem-solving)
Establish engineering best practices, coding standards, and quality processes
Drive technical debt reduction while pushing boundaries on what's possible
Foster a culture where engineers feel safe to propose bold ideas and challenge the status quo
Build and maintain strong relationships with Product, Design, Business, and Executive stakeholders
Translate complex technical concepts into clear, business-focused communication
Partner with Product Managers to align engineering roadmap with business objectives
Proactively communicate progress, risks, and trade-offs to stakeholders
Manage expectations and negotiate priorities when necessary
Present technical proposals and recommendations to leadership
Advocate for engineering needs (technical debt, infrastructure, tooling) in planning discussions
Facilitate alignment between technical and business goals
Build trust through transparency, reliability, and consistent delivery
Drive urgency and maintain momentum on key initiatives
Make quick, informed decisions to keep projects moving
Identify and mitigate risks early
Implement processes that accelerate delivery without sacrificing quality
Foster a bias toward action, rapid prototyping, and smart risk-taking
Balance strategic long-term thinking with tactical short-term execution