Software engineering technical lead manager (EMEA)

Software engineering technical lead manager (EMEA)

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About This Role
We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Software engineering technical lead manager to lead and grow a team of software engineers. This is a critical leadership role within our engineering organization, with a high impact on the overall success of our business. The ideal candidate will have a strong technical background, exceptional leadership skills, and a track record of successfully managing and scaling engineering teams. This role is not suitable for candidates who want to focus solely on people management; however, there is plenty of room to grow with the organization.

This role reports to the CTO.

Your responsibilities:

Leadership and team management:

• Provide strategic direction and guidance to the engineering team, ensuring alignment with the company\’s goals and objectives.
• Foster a culture of collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement within the team.
• Manage and mentor a team of high-performing software engineers, providing guidance, support, and professional development opportunities.
• Promote a positive and inclusive work environment that encourages diversity and empowers team members to reach their full potential.
• Conduct regular performance evaluations, provide constructive feedback, and address any performance issues in a timely manner.

Technical excellence:

• Drive technical excellence and ensure the team delivers high-quality, scalable, and reliable software solutions.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define and prioritize engineering initiatives, ensuring alignment with business objectives.
• Stay up-to-date with industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices, and leverage this knowledge to drive innovation within the team.
• Foster a culture of continuous learning and professional development, encouraging team members to enhance their technical skills and knowledge.

Project and resource management:

• Oversee the planning, execution, and delivery of engineering projects, ensuring they are completed on time and within budget.
• Allocate resources effectively, considering the skills, expertise, and availability of team members.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to define project requirements, scope, and timelines, and manage expectations throughout the project lifecycle.
• Monitor project progress, identify and mitigate risks, and proactively communicate updates to stakeholders.

Collaboration and communication:

• Foster strong relationships with stakeholders, including product managers, designers, and other engineering teams, to ensure effective collaboration and alignment.
• Communicate engineering initiatives, progress, and challenges to senior leadership and other relevant stakeholders.
• Act as a liaison between the engineering team and other departments, facilitating effective communication and collaboration.

Is this you?

• Bachelor\’s or Master\’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
• 8-10 years in software engineering, with a strong technical background.
• Strong technical background in software engineering and development, with expertise in distributed systems, multiple programming languages (e.g., Scala, Java, and Python), various language constructs, frameworks, and technologies.
• 3-5 years of demonstrated experience managing and leading engineering teams, preferably in a distributed setting.
• You are a software engineer and maintain a strong desire to be hands-on with the teams you lead and manage; you code and deliver with your team.
• Passionate about technical leadership, working cross-collaboratively with stakeholders, and enjoy managing small, high-performing teams while in the trenches.
• Track record of successfully guiding the work of the teams you lead; you’ve scaled teams from the ground up and are engaged in hiring.
• Excellent leadership and people management skills, with the ability to inspire and motivate team members.
• Strong project management skills, with the ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams and stakeholders.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities, with a focus on delivering results.
• Bonus: You have a background in building developer platforms, generative AI, B2B SaaS, or functional programming.

Benefits & perks (UK full-time employees):

• Generous PTO, plus company holidays
• Comprehensive medical and dental insurance
• Paid parental leave for all parents (12 weeks)
• Fertility and family planning support
• Early-detection cancer testing through Galleri
• Competitive pension scheme and company contribution
• Annual work-life stipends for:

• Home office setup, cell phone, internet
• Wellness stipend for gym, massage/chiropractor, personal training, etc.
• Learning and development stipend

Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Engineering and Information Technology

Industries

Software Development

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