HappyFox - Engineering Manager - Python Node Js

Were looking for an experienced Engineering Manager to lead and mentor a growing team of engineers. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in software development, a passion for building great products, and a proven ability to lead and grow a team. This role is key to guiding our team, optimizing our processes, and ensuring we deliver high-quality products efficiently.

Key Responsibilities

• Team Leadership & Development : Lead, mentor, and guide a team of engineers, fostering a collaborative and high-performing culture.
• Agile Project Management : Drive agile development processes, including project planning, sprint execution, and roadmap delivery.
• Technical Oversight : Lead technical architecture discussions, ensuring the delivery of high-quality, maintainable code.
• Cross-functional Collaboration : Work closely with the QA, Product, and Support teams to align on the product roadmap, triage technical issues, and track them to resolution.
• Recruitment & Growth : Help set and fulfill the engineering hiring plan, including sourcing, screening, and interviewing candidates to grow the team.
• Process Improvement : Implement and refine engineering processes and policies to improve efficiency, including the release process and management of the bug/feature backlog.
• Communication : Keep stakeholders across the company informed of your teams progress and project status.
  
  

• A minimum of 5 years of professional software development experience.
• Hands-on experience with at least one of the following programming languages : Python, Ruby, or Node.js.
• Proficiency in reading and writing code, with a track record of building, shipping, and maintaining software.
• Excellent knowledge of best practices and coding patterns.
  
  

• A minimum of 2 years of experience in managing an engineering team.
• Proven ability to manage and coach software developers to help them advance their skills.
• Strong project management skills, with the ability to lead, prioritize, and track multiple projects simultaneously.
  
  

• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
• Detail-oriented with a strong commitment to quality.
• A passion for continuous learning and staying current with industry trends in software development and product management.
• The ability to make rapid, well-reasoned decisions under pressure.