Software Engineering Manager at BURN

Position Summary            

• Reporting to the Head of Technology- Electric, the Software Engineering Manager will be responsible for design and architecture discussions and managing technical delivery and delivery quality. They will be responsible for communicating and participating in solving any engineering issue that comes up in a project, answering technical questions, proposing budgets for projects, training new employees, and working with various other departments.

Key Responsibilities         

• Lead and manage a team of engineers, providing guidance, mentorship, and performance feedback to ensure individual and team growth. Identify and address resource gaps, skill development needs, and performance issues within the team.
• Plan, organize, and prioritize engineering projects and initiatives, ensuring that objectives are met within defined timelines and budgets.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define project requirements, scope, and deliverables, ensuring alignment with overall business goals.
• Drive effective project management methodologies, including agile practices, to optimize project execution and delivery.
• Collaborate with product management to translate business requirements into technical specifications and actionable engineering plans.
• Ensure compliance with quality standards, regulatory requirements, and best practices in engineering processes and documentation.
• Build and maintain relationships with key stakeholders, including customers, partners, and suppliers, to drive successful project outcomes.
   

Key Qualifications            

• 8 years of proven work experience in a senior Software engineering role with hands-on leadership skills
• Detail-oriented with the ability to catch minor errors which can result in major problems.
• Experience with the development and implementation of cloud-based solutions, including architecture design, infrastructure setup, and deployment processes.
• Deep understanding of cloud architecture patterns, microservices, and distributed systems.
• Solid understanding of DevOps practices, CI/CD pipelines, and infrastructure automation tools.
• Experience in Agile/Scrum methodologies and project management principles.
• Experience working with one or more of the following:  AWS, Java, and Go.
• Experience with containerization technologies like Docker and orchestration frameworks like Kubernetes.
• Experience building pay-as-you-go products/platforms.