Engineering Manager - Barcelona, España - Softonic

Softonic

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Barcelona, España

hace 2 semanas

Publicado por:

Isabel García

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Descripción

About Softonic:

Softonic is a place where people come first. We care about your personal and professional growth, and we're committed to creating an environment where you can thrive.

We believe that our greatest asset is our team, and we're dedicated to attracting and retaining the best talent in the industry.

At Softonic, you'll have the opportunity to learn from passionate and talented colleagues, work on exciting projects, and take on new challenges.

We believe in a "Fail fast, Learn fast" mindset, and we encourage our team members to take risks and think outside the box.

Our culture is built on four core values:

Step up:
We are proactive and take ownership of our work. We do the right thing, even when it's hard.

Work smart:
We're efficient and effective, making the most of our time and resources.

One team:
We collaborate and care for each other. We're proud of what we accomplish together.

Think big:
We're curious and open to new ideas. We challenge ourselves to grow and innovate.

We offer the opportunity to make an impact, grow professionally, and work in a fast-paced, innovative environment. You'll have the support of a great team and culture, where transparency, respect, and integrity are key. Join us and be a part of a company that values its people above all else.

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About the position

The purpose of the Engineering Manager role is to strategically shape and implement the company's technical vision, leading a team of engineers to solve complex problems and drive continuous improvement.

This role fosters a culture of innovation, ensures optimal technology implementations, manages vendor relationships, and actively contributes to the company's technical and organizational growth while nurturing a talent pipeline through effective recruitment

REQUIREMENTS

Key responsibilities

Define and implement a companywide technical strategy that is aligned with the business needs.
Be responsible of managing and supervising different team leads in different areas withing the engineering department
Mentor the team, including helping them solve complex technical companywide problems.
Manages multiple technical teams within budget and project schedule ( quarterly roadmap )
Ensure the continuous improvements of the critical systems by using best practices: Incident Reports have clear outcomes, PRs happen in needed areas, contingency plans are in place, etc.
Support the tech department to identify hiring needs and participate actively in the recruitment process.
Continue to develop an engineering culture that embraces the Softonic engineering values.
Be a contributing engineer in his areas of knowledge.
Effectively communicate technical concepts to diverse stakeholders and collaborate with crossfunctional teams.
Engage in strategic planning for longterm technology initiatives, aligning technical decisions with overall business strategy.
Actively contribute as a handson engineer in areas of expertise, staying informed about emerging technologies.

Minimum experience and qualification
- +3 years of experience in a similar role

Working experience with hightraffic services and cloud providers
Technical Strategy and Vision: Ability to define and articulate a comprehensive technical strategy aligned with business goals. Visionary thinking to anticipate future technological trends and their potential impact on the business.
Leadership and Management: Experience in leading and managing a team of key engineers. Strong leadership skills to mentor and guide the team effectively. Ability to delegate tasks and responsibilities while maintaining accountability.
Technology Implementation: Indepth knowledge of various technologies relevant to the business ( Javascript and PHP background and Cliud providers). Experience in championing and leading technology change initiatives.
Working experience with Agile methodologies
Continuous Improvement: Familiarity with best practices for system improvements, including incident reporting, code reviews, and contingency planning. Proactive mindset for identifying areas of improvement and implementing changes.
Engineering Culture: Ability to shape and foster an engineering culture that aligns with the company's values. Commitment to Softonic engineering values and the ability to instill them in the team.
Communication and Collaboration: Strong communication skills to effectively convey technical concepts to both technical and nontechnical stakeholders.

Why Softonic?