Engineering Manager

Summary

Join Panoptyc's Engineering team as a hands-on Engineering Manager in the Philippines! Lead and mentor a software engineering team, driving agile development, improving code quality, and enhancing CI/CD practices. You will provide technical leadership, manage the software development lifecycle, collaborate with stakeholders, and foster a culture of innovation. The ideal candidate possesses strong technical expertise and exceptional leadership skills. This is a remote position offering competitive salary and benefits, professional growth opportunities, and a collaborative work environment.

Requirements

• 5+ years of software development experience with .NET/C# technologies
• 3+ years of experience in a technical leadership role
• Strong knowledge of software design patterns and best practices
• Experience leading Agile/Scrum development teams
• Demonstrated ability to improve code coverage and testing practices
• Experience implementing and optimizing CI/CD pipelines
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field

Responsibilities

• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to a team of software engineers
• Lead and facilitate Scrum ceremonies including sprint planning, daily standups, retrospectives, and sprint reviews
• Drive continuous improvement in code quality, test coverage, and deployment practices
• Actively participate in code reviews and architectural discussions
• Manage the full software development lifecycle from planning to deployment
• Work hands-on with the team to solve complex technical challenges
• Collaborate with product managers and stakeholders to define and prioritize features
• Implement and optimize CI/CD pipelines for reliable and efficient deployments
• Monitor team performance and provide regular feedback and coaching
• Foster a culture of innovation, quality, and continuous learning
• Groom the backlog and stories so that work is specified clearly each sprint
• Write high-quality, maintainable code while mentoring others to do the same

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Angular or similar frontend frameworks
• Knowledge of cloud platforms (Heroku, AWS, or Azure)
• Experience with containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes)
• Understanding of DevOps practices and tools
• Strong proponent for TDD and ATDD
• Experience with database design and optimization
• Prior experience working in a global or distributed team environment

Benefits

• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Opportunities for professional growth and advancement
• Collaborative and innovative work environment
• Continuous learning and development opportunities
• Work with cutting-edge technologies and methodologies