Manager Software Engineering - Puppet

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With a global footprint spanning more than 80 countries and including over 75% of the Fortune 100, Perforce Software, Inc. is trusted by the world’s leading brands to deliver solutions for the toughest challenges. The best run DevOps teams in the world choose Perforce. 

Perforce develops DevOps tools that improve software quality and security as well as team productivity for several of the world’s leading companies, such as PIXAR, CD Projekt Red, NASA, Verizon, Honda, and NVIDIA.

Position Summary:
We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Engineering Manager with a strong technical background in Python, Ruby, and React. The ideal candidate will demonstrate excellent leadership qualities, with a proven ability to lead and inspire high-performing engineering teams. In this role, you will take ownership of the technology roadmap and be responsible for hiring, retaining, and growing top engineering talent, fostering a culture of excellence and agility.

As an Engineering Manager, you will work with a geo-distributed R&D team to develop innovative products using a modern tech stack. You will play a key role in delivering high-quality software in a fast-paced, agile environment while having significant ownership and responsibility over the quality and operation of each product.

Responsibilities:

• End-to-end ownership of software product delivery
• Lead a team of Ruby, Python and React engineers
• Drive team efficiency and ensure consistent adoption of Agile methodologies (e.g., sprint planning, daily stand-ups, retrospectives)
• Identify and resolve technical challenges, reducing technical debt within the team
• Design solutions, evaluate architecture options, and set technical direction and quality standards
• Collaborate closely with key business and product stakeholders to shape and execute the technical and product roadmap
• Contribute to the codebase by writing application code, particularly in backend technologies (Ruby, Python)
• Break down business requirements into technical tasks and work closely with the Agile team for execution
• Develop Proof of Concept (PoC) solutions for new technologies and features
• Analyze and improve the performance and security of key components
• Conduct code reviews to ensure high standards of quality
• Mentor and coach engineers to enhance productivity and performance
  
  
  
  

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science (B.E./B.Tech) or equivalent experience
• 15+ years of professional experience in software development, ideally with complex, enterprise-grade systems and scalable SaaS products
• 4+ years of experience in project management and people management
• Strong expertise in Java, React, Python and Ruby
• Experience with Cloud technologies (AWS)
• Familiarity with Docker and container orchestration systems
• Hands-on experience with CI/CD tools
• Prior experience working in Agile teams (Scrum, Kanban, Lean, XP)
• Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting abilities
• Experience with Continuous Integration systems like Jenkins
• Knowledge of automation tools like Puppet, Ansible, or Chef is a plus
  
  
  
  

All employees are expected to demonstrate AI fluency appropriate to their role and level, including responsible use of AI tools, sound judgment, and adherence to company AI governance and security policy standards.

Come work with us! Our team members are valued for their contributions, introduced to new opportunities, and rewarded well. Perforce combines the experience and rewards of a start-up with the security of an established and privately held profitable company.

If you are passionate about the technology that impacts our day-to-day lives and want to work with talented and dedicated people across the globe, apply today!

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