Manager, Software Eng

Newfold DigitalNewfold Digital·Remote(United States)
Other
Excel

WFA Digital Insight

As demand for skilled software engineering managers grows, Newfold Digital stands out with its commitment to remote work flexibility and employee well-being. With the digital presence market expanding rapidly, professionals with a strong background in agile development and technical leadership are in high demand. This role offers a unique chance to drive organizational change and growth in a company that prioritizes innovation and customer satisfaction. Before applying, candidates should be aware of the importance of balancing technical expertise with interpersonal skills in a remote work environment.

Job Description

About the Role

The Manager, Software Engineering at Newfold Digital is a pivotal role that requires a blend of technical expertise, leadership acumen, and the ability to drive transformational change. As a member of the leadership team, this individual will play a critical part in shaping the architecture, processes, and technology roadmap of the engineering organization. The ideal candidate is someone who thrives in agile environments, has a proven track record of growing successful software teams, and is passionate about software excellence.

Day-to-day, this role entails leading a team of software engineers, providing guidance on delivering software solutions that support the product roadmap, and ensuring that the team is equipped to handle the company's growth aspirations. The manager will be responsible for inspiring their teams to deliver high-quality products,Challenge the team to deliver high-quality products, and help eliminate toil and automate solutions to become more efficient and self-sustaining. Additionally, this role involves collaborating with cross-functional teams to remove impediments, making key technical decisions, and clearly communicating trade-offs to business stakeholders.

Newfold Digital operates in a fast-paced, dynamic environment where adaptability, creativity, and a customer-centric approach are valued. The company is committed to fostering a culture of diversity, inclusion, and belonging, which is reflected in its varied portfolio of brands and its dedication to providing personalized support to its customers.

What You Will Do

  • Lead the software development team in designing, developing, and delivering high-quality software solutions.
  • Develop and maintain best practices policies and procedures for application technical implementation.
  • Establish monitoring and appropriate metrics for sustaining a highly available software platform.
  • Collaborate with software engineers and architects to develop and maintain technical roadmaps and strategies.
  • Provide guidance to deliver software solutions that support the product roadmap for the industry.
  • Inspire teams to execute and win by delivering real value to customers and solving their business needs.
  • Challenge the team to deliver high-quality products and help eliminate toil and automate solutions.
  • Remove impediments across all teams by providing guidance and making key technical decisions.
  • Clearly communicate trade-offs to business stakeholders.
  • Work with software engineers and architects to develop and maintain best practices policies and procedures.

What We Are Looking For

  • 5+ years in a professional software development management role.
  • High energy and proven track record leading and growing successful software teams.
  • Passionate commitment to software excellence and quality of product releases.
  • Strong leadership skills with a track record of driving towards outcome-driven decisions.
  • Familiarity with programming languages, web technologies, cloud and on-premises web architecture best practices.
  • Familiarity with a broad mix of technologies for modern web development.
  • Familiarity with professional development environments and tooling.
  • Scrum and agile enthusiast with a realistic understanding of how to customize processes.

Nice to Have

  • Experience with delivering a high-quality distributed product in a high-growth environment.
  • Previous experience working with geographically distributed coworkers.
  • Experience with Excel for data analysis and reporting.

Benefits and Perks

  • Opportunity to work in a dynamic, fast-paced environment with a leading web technology company.
  • Flexible work arrangements, including remote work options.
  • Access to cutting-edge benefits, including health insurance and retirement plans.
  • Professional development opportunities, including training and education assistance.
  • Collaborative and inclusive work culture with a strong focus on diversity and belonging.

How to Stand Out

  • Ensure your portfolio showcases your ability to lead teams and drive technical projects to completion.
  • Highlight any experience with agile methodologies and your understanding of how to customize processes for optimal quality and delivery.
  • Be prepared to discuss your approach to removing impediments and making key technical decisions.
  • Show a willingness to learn and adapt to new technologies and processes.
  • Prepare to talk about a time when you had to communicate complex technical information to non-technical stakeholders.
  • Research the company culture and be ready to discuss how your values align with Newfold Digital's commitment to diversity, inclusion, and employee well-being.

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