Engineering Manager

About the Company

Qapita is focused on building a robust, scalable, and extensible system that addresses the complex needs of large, publicly traded entities. We are dedicated to making a significant impact on the future of equity management and ownership, working with the market leader.

About the Role

Lead and grow our engineering team to build high-quality products and features. Mentor and guide team members to unlock their full potential.

Responsibilities

• Architect and Develop: Lead the design and development of scalable and high-quality products with a focus on non-functional requirements like scalability, usability, and performance. Drive technical design initiatives aligned with the product roadmap.
• Technical Leadership: Mentor and guide the engineering team by enforcing best practices in coding, design, and development. Conduct code reviews and provide technical guidance to ensure the team delivers robust solutions.
• Collaboration: Work closely with Product Management teams to define and implement product features. Collaborate effectively with QA teams, Customer Success, Sales, and Marketing to ensure seamless product delivery and alignment with business goals.
• Project Leadership: Manage sprints and scrum teams, ensuring timely delivery of projects. Plan and execute production deployments while distinguishing between product features and customer specific requirements.
• Innovation: Drive continuous improvement in product design, usability, and scalability. Stay informed about emerging technologies and integrate them into product strategies to enhance capabilities.
• Testing & Debugging: Oversee the testing and debugging process, ensuring that the engineering team works proactively with QA to deliver high-quality, defect-free products.
• System Performance: Monitor and improve system performance and reliability. Continuously evaluate and improve existing systems and processes.
• Documentation: Ensure technical designs, processes, and roadmaps are well-documented to facilitate cross-team collaboration. Maintain comprehensive records of performance reviews, goal setting, and feedback.

Qualifications

• Experience: 5–10 years of experience in software development, including at least 5 years in a product company and 3–5 years in product development with a focus on technical design and scalability. A minimum of 2 years of experience as an Engineering Manager, managing teams of 5–8 people.
• Education: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.

Required Skills

• Proficiency in programming languages such as .NET with C#, Java, or Node.js.
• Hands-on experience with UI technologies like JavaScript, React.js, Angular.js, or Ext.js.
• Familiarity with relational and non-relational databases, including MySQL, SQL Server, Oracle, MongoDB, and PostgreSQL.
• Expertise in product scalability, extendability, and non-functional requirements, along with experience in agile methodologies like sprints and scrum management.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to address complex challenges in product design, scalability, and performance while ensuring alignment with business goals and customer needs.
• Excellent troubleshooting and communication skills, with the ability to articulate technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Preferred Skills

• Demonstrated ability to mentor and guide teams, drive performance through goal-setting and feedback, and lead sprints and scrum teams to ensure project success.
• Proven track record in fostering collaboration among team members to achieve technical and organizational goals.

Pay range and compensation package

Details regarding the pay range or salary or compensation will be provided during the interview process.

Equal Opportunity Statement

We are committed to diversity and inclusivity in our hiring practices and encourage applicants from all backgrounds to apply.