Software Engineering Manager

Affinitiv•Tampa, FL

2d•Remote

About The Position

Reporting to the VP, Engineering, the Software Engineering Manager will create a positive and vibrant work environment where engineers feel challenged and engaged. They will ensure the smooth execution of complex deliverables by managing their team to remain focused on the ‘most important thing’ to bring value to our customers. They should have a strong technical background; however, they will spend less time writing code, and more time identifying and clearing bottlenecks in the process and roadblocks to success for their team(s). They will regularly collaborate with senior management and customers across strategic unit boundaries and lead in implementation of transformational changes in product application/focus areas, technology stacks, competencies, and strategy.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent experience and training), 7+ years of experience in Software Engineering, and at least 3 years’ experience in a lead role. Formal team leadership a plus
Strong logical and problem-solving skills
Superior and proven attention to detail
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Must have excellent teamwork and independent decision-making skills
Prior experience in Microsoft technologies including .Net and SQL Server
Prior experience in modern agile software methodologies (e.g., Scrum, Kanban, SAFe) and planning tools (e.g. JIRA)
Projects the highest level of integrity while winning through a consultative and embracing personality
Effective collaboration skills with remote associates from a global standpoint

Responsibilities

Partner closely with the business, product, and other technology teams to deliver integrated solutions in a timely, efficient manager.
Manage multiple product engineering teams composed of both FTEs as well as onshore and offshore vendor staff.
Partner with the product owners to define both the near-term and long-term product roadmap.
Work alongside Product/Engineering leadership to define and deliver on project resourcing strategy, as well as prioritization of work based on roadmap.
Participate in feature reviews with product owners, designers, and software engineers
Ensure adherence to defined development life cycle, good software design practices, and Architecture strategy and intent
Actively work alongside Product Management partners to manage and prioritize engineering initiatives, infrastructure changes, maintenance, and new feature requests
Collaborate with peer teams to deliver new capabilities in business applications and/or remediate issues.
Effectively act as the prime spokesperson of the engineering team
Work to establish engineering strategies with a focus on quality
Coach and mentor team members on career growth
Facilitate continuous learning and improvement for the team and its members.
Evaluate team members performance including performance reviews
Mentor junior engineers as they continue to grow in their careers and capabilities, while also providing structure to our senior team members as they work together to deliver compelling solutions.
Establish and provide actionable direction to technical & project group’s strategic plans and objectives with management
Manage key technical resources to achieve long-range technical objectives at critical points in the corporate decision-making process
Facilitate understanding of new technological advances and provide business directions based on them
Decide and act responsibly to uncover/resolve problems associated with the implementation of operational programs
Act on understanding of the business to build a full customer focused strategy for a business unit or area based on forecasting customer needs
Take ownership & responsibility for setting standards for quality and timeliness
Proactively recognize opportunities and seek to create contributions to significant inventions, new designs and techniques regarded as disruptive advances in the industry to innovate product/services