Senior Engineering Manager
pbThis position is listed on behalf of a partner company, who manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for a Senior Engineering Manager based in Italy. /b /ppThis is an opportunity to lead two critical engineering teams responsible for building and maintaining the technology foundations that power a growing software platform. As Senior Engineering Manager, you will oversee Platform and Integrations, shaping their technical direction, product roadmaps, and delivery strategies. You will ensure engineering infrastructure, developer tooling, CI/CD, observability, identity systems, and third‑party integrations remain reliable, scalable, and efficient. Reporting directly to the CTO, you will combine strategic leadership with hands‑on technical involvement, contributing to architecture decisions and code when needed. You will also develop engineering talent, strengthen team performance, and foster a culture of ownership and continuous improvement. The role is suited to an experienced engineering leader who thrives in a distributed, fast‑moving environment and enjoys balancing technical excellence with business priorities. /ph3Accountabilities /h3pYou will lead the Platform and Integrations engineering teams, ensuring their technical roadmaps align with organizational priorities while maintaining high standards of software quality, delivery, and team development. /ph3Execution Delivery /h3ullipAct as product owner for Platform and Integrations initiatives, gathering requirements from product teams and external partners. /p /lilipPrioritize requests, define objectives, and translate business and technical needs into clear roadmaps. /p /lilipBreak down requirements into well‑scoped, sequenced tasks and establish delivery milestones for both teams. /p /lilipMonitor progress and team health throughout the software development lifecycle, identifying bottlenecks and improving delivery processes. /p /lilipCoordinate with other engineering squads to ensure alignment and effective collaboration. /p /lilipCommunicate roadmaps, priorities, trade‑offs, dependencies, and risks clearly to Product, Engineering, and other stakeholders. /p /li /ulh3Technical Leadership /h3ullipDefine and drive the technical vision for both teams in alignment with broader business objectives and long‑term scalability needs. /p /lilipOwn technical roadmaps, including strategic technical debt, evaluating its impact, cost, and benefits to guide prioritization. /p /lilipRemain hands‑on by writing and reviewing code in Java, Python, or Go when required. /p /lilipContribute to system design, API contracts, architectural decisions, and scalability trade‑offs. /p /lilipCollaborate closely with Infrastructure and DevOps teams on cloud environments, Kubernetes, CI/CD pipelines, monitoring, and reliability. /p /lilipParticipate in production incident reviews and root cause analyses, helping prevent recurring issues. /p /lilipEstablish and maintain engineering quality standards,
including pull request reviews, test coverage, deployment rollback plans, monitoring, and alerting. /p /lilipBalance development speed with long‑term maintainability, reliability, and code quality. /p /li /ulh3People Management Team Development /h3ullipLead and develop two engineering teams, providing regular one‑on‑one meetings, coaching, feedback, and performance reviews. /p /lilipSupport career progression through clear expectations, development plans, and appropriate delegation of ownership. /p /lilipManage headcount planning, recruitment, interviewing, and onboarding. /p /lilipMonitor and improve engineering productivity, delivery velocity, and software quality. /p /lilipBuild a collaborative environment that encourages accountability, continuous learning, and constructive feedback. /p /lilipIntroduce and improve management and engineering practices to support team growth and effective execution. /p /li /ulh3Requirements /h3pThe ideal candidate combines substantial software engineering experience with proven people management, product ownership, and infrastructure expertise. You should be comfortable making decisions in ambiguous environments, managing multiple teams, and remaining technically engaged while supporting engineers' professional growth. /ph3Technical Professional Experience /h3ullipAt least 5 years of experience developing software as an individual contributor. /p /lilipStrong hands‑on programming experience in Java, Python, or Go, with a continued interest in coding. /p /lilipAt least 3 years of experience managing engineering teams of approximately 10–15 people. /p /lilipExperience managing two teams simultaneously is a strong advantage. /p /lilipDemonstrated product management experience, including roadmap ownership, stakeholder prioritization, and scope trade‑offs. /p /lilipPractical experience with DevOps and infrastructure technologies, including cloud platforms, Kubernetes, CI/CD, and monitoring. Experience collaborating closely with DevOps engineers is also relevant. /p /lilipProven experience applying Lean and Agile management practices. /p /lilipTrack record of successfully delivering several large‑scale projects within the past three years. /p /lilipAdvanced English proficiency, particularly in written and spoken communication. /p /li /ulh3Leadership Management Skills /h3ullipAbility to manage engineers with different technical specializations and levels of experience. /p /lilipStrong communication skills, including setting clear expectations and providing regular,
constructive feedback. /p /lilipExperience facilitating effective one‑on‑ones, team discussions, planning sessions, and retrospectives. /p /lilipAbility to identify high‑value initiatives, prioritize effectively, and keep teams focused on meaningful outcomes. /p /lilipStrong ownership and decision‑making skills, including the ability to create clarity and alignment in ambiguous situations. /p /lilipAbility to develop processes, remove obstacles, and improve team execution. /p /lilipComfortable adapting to changing priorities, organizational structures, and evolving responsibilities. /p /lilipEmpathetic, direct, and thoughtful approach to communication and feedback. /p /lilipExperience recruiting, interviewing, and onboarding engineers at different seniority levels. /p /lilipData‑driven prioritization skills and confidence challenging decisions when necessary. /p /lilipSound judgment when balancing code quality, technical debt, and development speed. /p /li /ulh3Additional Experience That Would Be an Advantage /h3ullipPrevious experience working in Platform Engineering, Infrastructure, or Site Reliability Engineering (SRE) teams. /p /lilipExperience building or managing integrations, including public APIs, partner integrations, webhooks, and event‑driven systems. /p /lilipFamiliarity with messaging technologies such as RabbitMQ and Kafka. /p /lilipExperience leading engineering teams in startups or high‑growth environments. /p /lilipExperience introducing engineering and people‑management practices, such as code reviews, performance evaluations, career levels, and development frameworks. /p /lilipExperience managing partially or fully remote engineering teams. /p /lilipHands‑on familiarity with Datadog and Metabase. /p /lilipKnowledge of Russian. /p /li /ulh3Benefits /h3ullipFully remote, distributed working environment. /p /lilipTransparent and collaborative culture with highly motivated colleagues working on complex technical challenges. /p /lilipMonthly gym and wellness stipend of $50. /p /lilipFlexible paid time off, allowing employees to take time away when needed. /p /lilipSix weeks of paid paternity leave. /p /lilipAppropriate technology and equipment to support effective remote work. /p /lilipHome office equipment support, where needed. /p /lilipOpportunity to shape the technical direction of two important engineering teams and contribute directly to platform scalability and product development. /p /li /ulpWe appreciate your interest and wish you the best! /ppbData Privacy Notice: /b By submitting your application, you acknowledge that Jobgether will process your personal data to evaluate your candidacy and share relevant information with the hiring employer. This processing is based on legitimate interest and pre-contractual measures under applicable data protection laws (including GDPR). You may exercise your rights (access, rectification, erasure, objection) at any time. /p #J-18808-Ljbffr
including pull request reviews, test coverage, deployment rollback plans, monitoring, and alerting. /p /lilipBalance development speed with long‑term maintainability, reliability, and code quality. /p /li /ulh3People Management Team Development /h3ullipLead and develop two engineering teams, providing regular one‑on‑one meetings, coaching, feedback, and performance reviews. /p /lilipSupport career progression through clear expectations, development plans, and appropriate delegation of ownership. /p /lilipManage headcount planning, recruitment, interviewing, and onboarding. /p /lilipMonitor and improve engineering productivity, delivery velocity, and software quality. /p /lilipBuild a collaborative environment that encourages accountability, continuous learning, and constructive feedback. /p /lilipIntroduce and improve management and engineering practices to support team growth and effective execution. /p /li /ulh3Requirements /h3pThe ideal candidate combines substantial software engineering experience with proven people management, product ownership, and infrastructure expertise. You should be comfortable making decisions in ambiguous environments, managing multiple teams, and remaining technically engaged while supporting engineers' professional growth. /ph3Technical Professional Experience /h3ullipAt least 5 years of experience developing software as an individual contributor. /p /lilipStrong hands‑on programming experience in Java, Python, or Go, with a continued interest in coding. /p /lilipAt least 3 years of experience managing engineering teams of approximately 10–15 people. /p /lilipExperience managing two teams simultaneously is a strong advantage. /p /lilipDemonstrated product management experience, including roadmap ownership, stakeholder prioritization, and scope trade‑offs. /p /lilipPractical experience with DevOps and infrastructure technologies, including cloud platforms, Kubernetes, CI/CD, and monitoring. Experience collaborating closely with DevOps engineers is also relevant. /p /lilipProven experience applying Lean and Agile management practices. /p /lilipTrack record of successfully delivering several large‑scale projects within the past three years. /p /lilipAdvanced English proficiency, particularly in written and spoken communication. /p /li /ulh3Leadership Management Skills /h3ullipAbility to manage engineers with different technical specializations and levels of experience. /p /lilipStrong communication skills, including setting clear expectations and providing regular,
constructive feedback. /p /lilipExperience facilitating effective one‑on‑ones, team discussions, planning sessions, and retrospectives. /p /lilipAbility to identify high‑value initiatives, prioritize effectively, and keep teams focused on meaningful outcomes. /p /lilipStrong ownership and decision‑making skills, including the ability to create clarity and alignment in ambiguous situations. /p /lilipAbility to develop processes, remove obstacles, and improve team execution. /p /lilipComfortable adapting to changing priorities, organizational structures, and evolving responsibilities. /p /lilipEmpathetic, direct, and thoughtful approach to communication and feedback. /p /lilipExperience recruiting, interviewing, and onboarding engineers at different seniority levels. /p /lilipData‑driven prioritization skills and confidence challenging decisions when necessary. /p /lilipSound judgment when balancing code quality, technical debt, and development speed. /p /li /ulh3Additional Experience That Would Be an Advantage /h3ullipPrevious experience working in Platform Engineering, Infrastructure, or Site Reliability Engineering (SRE) teams. /p /lilipExperience building or managing integrations, including public APIs, partner integrations, webhooks, and event‑driven systems. /p /lilipFamiliarity with messaging technologies such as RabbitMQ and Kafka. /p /lilipExperience leading engineering teams in startups or high‑growth environments. /p /lilipExperience introducing engineering and people‑management practices, such as code reviews, performance evaluations, career levels, and development frameworks. /p /lilipExperience managing partially or fully remote engineering teams. /p /lilipHands‑on familiarity with Datadog and Metabase. /p /lilipKnowledge of Russian. /p /li /ulh3Benefits /h3ullipFully remote, distributed working environment. /p /lilipTransparent and collaborative culture with highly motivated colleagues working on complex technical challenges. /p /lilipMonthly gym and wellness stipend of $50. /p /lilipFlexible paid time off, allowing employees to take time away when needed. /p /lilipSix weeks of paid paternity leave. /p /lilipAppropriate technology and equipment to support effective remote work. /p /lilipHome office equipment support, where needed. /p /lilipOpportunity to shape the technical direction of two important engineering teams and contribute directly to platform scalability and product development. /p /li /ulpWe appreciate your interest and wish you the best! /ppbData Privacy Notice: /b By submitting your application, you acknowledge that Jobgether will process your personal data to evaluate your candidacy and share relevant information with the hiring employer. This processing is based on legitimate interest and pre-contractual measures under applicable data protection laws (including GDPR). You may exercise your rights (access, rectification, erasure, objection) at any time. /p #J-18808-Ljbffr