Manager, Software Engineering

Summary

Join Cast & Crew as Manager, Software Engineering and guide the software development process for our industry-leading digital products.

Requirements

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field
• Proven track record (at least 7-10 years) in software engineering, with substantial experience in leadership or management roles
• Strong technical expertise in software development, including hands-on experience with modern programming languages and frameworks
• Previous experience managing and mentoring software engineering teams, with a focus on fostering a collaborative and results-oriented culture
• Exceptional project management and organizational skills, with the ability to prioritize tasks and manage resources effectively
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams and stakeholders
• A passion for innovation, continuous learning, and keeping up with emerging technologies and industry trends
• Solid experience in troubleshooting and debugging is critical
• Solid experience designing and building large, multi-tenant web based and/or client server applications in Cloud Environment (AWS)
• Solid experience in event driven design paradigm using applications (Kafka, SQS, SNS etc.)
• Proficient in designing, building, and deploying microservices-based applications
• Comfortable with the core skill set centered around, Java stack, SEO: Elastic Search, Redis, Kafka, SQL Server, react.js and HTML5/JavaScript

Responsibilities

• Oversee the end-to-end software development process, ensuring projects are completed on schedule and within budget while maintaining high-quality standards
• Provide functional and technical leadership to the engineering team, guiding them in designing and building software solutions
• Lead and manage a team of software engineers, providing mentorship, support, and direction to facilitate their professional growth and success
• Collaborate with Product and Business teams to design, influence, and implement new product features and project requests
• Promote a collaborative and innovative team culture, encouraging creativity, open communication, and knowledge sharing among team members
• Plan and prioritize software development projects, ensuring that resources are allocated effectively to meet deadlines and deliver high-quality software solutions on time and within budget
• Implement best practices related to software development, testing, and building software in a continuous integration environment
• Continuously improve SDLC processes, including comprehensive code reviews and automation
• Implement agile methodologies and practices to enhance productivity and collaboration within the software engineering teams
• Implement monitoring and feedback mechanisms to identify and resolve issues proactively
• Recommend new software development technologies, tools, and standards to improve efficiency and productivity within the team
• Ensure that software products meet the highest security standards and comply with relevant industry regulations and data protection requirements
• Communicate progress, risks, and technical challenges to senior management and stakeholders, providing regular updates on product development initiatives
• Foster a collaborative environment, promoting effective communication and knowledge sharing among engineering teams and cross-functional departments