Engineering Manager

Summary

Join Moniepoint as an Engineering Manager and lead the successful delivery and execution of projects. You will manage end-to-end technical planning, translating product requirements into actionable tasks and fostering collaboration among engineers, product managers, QA, and UX. This role demands a deep understanding of software design and development, agile methodologies, and the ability to manage team bandwidth and project milestones. You will also contribute to critical projects, ensuring high-quality standards and effective monitoring. Moniepoint offers a supportive culture, learning opportunities, and a competitive compensation package including pension, health insurance, and paid leave.

Requirements

• At least 8 - 10 years of experience as a Software Developer, Software Engineer, or similar role
• 5+ years of Java and Spring Boot experience
• A minimum of 3 years of leadership experience is a must
• Strong understanding of agile methodologies, sprint planning, and backlog management
• Expertise in breaking down complex product requirements into structured EPICs, Stories, and Tasks
• Solid experience with backend technologies
• Knowledge of project planning tools for visualizing and tracking delivery timelines
• Familiarity with engineering metrics and monitoring tools to assess team performance and product health
• Capability to debug complex technical issues during incidents to identify solutions and run blameless RCA sessions
• Understanding of deployment pipelines, continuous integration (CI), continuous deployment (CD), and their corresponding metrics
• Ability to drive alignment across diverse technical and non-technical stakeholders
• Exceptional ability to manage dependencies, mitigate risks, and communicate clearly with stakeholders
• Proven track record of improving team velocity and fostering efficient delivery
• BSc in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field
• Problem-solving : Ability to assess complex problems, find solutions, and make sound decisions
• Communication : Strong written and verbal communication skills, including technical documentation and stakeholder reporting
• Adaptability : Able to thrive in a fast-paced, changing environment, adjusting strategies as needed
• Attention to Detail : Meticulous in documenting technical requirements and ensuring all aspects of a project are accounted for
• Team Management : Experience in managing and mentoring engineers, ensuring team growth and performance
• Resource Allocation : Ability to assess bandwidth and manage resource distribution to optimize team performance
• Feedback : Conduct regular performance reviews, providing constructive feedback and fostering a growth-oriented environment
• Stakeholder Management : Lead project status reviews, manage expectations, and ensure smooth communication between teams and leadership

Responsibilities

• Own delivery and execution across cross-functional teams within the product area
• Evaluate business and product requirements for feasibility and ensure they align with the existing product architecture, translating them into EPICs and technical stories
• Work closely with Product Managers, UX Designers, and Engineers to refine and groom tasks
• Plan and organize sprints with clearly defined goals, using project planning tools to establish timelines, and delivery milestones, and identify task dependencies early
• Foster engineering processes that promote seamless collaboration and teamwork
• Track team velocity to ensure resources are effectively allocated, balancing bandwidth with task demands
• Coordinate alignment and manage dependencies across multiple stakeholders to prevent bottlenecks and ensure smooth execution
• Contribute to critical projects by ensuring appropriate design patterns and coding techniques are applied
• Remain hands-on, participating in code reviews to uphold high-quality standards
• Ensure monitoring and observability are in place for all owned services, meeting defined SLIs/SLOs
• Partner with Product Managers to track and publish post-deployment product metrics, ensuring transparency with key stakeholders

Preferred Qualifications

Experience with frontend is a plus

Benefits

• Attractive salary
• Pension
• Health insurance
• Paid leave
• Culture - We put our people first and prioritize the well-being of every team member. We’ve built a company where all opinions carry weight and where all voices are heard. We value and respect each other and always look out for one another. Above all, we are human
• Learning - We have a learning and development-focused environment with an emphasis on knowledge sharing, training, and regular internal technical talks