Technical Manager

Role Overview

The Technical Manager will lead and manage a high-performing team of software developers, overseeing the end-to-end software development lifecycle. This involves driving architectural and technical decisions, fostering engineering excellence, and ensuring timely delivery of robust and scalable software solutions. The ideal candidate has a strong software development background and is adept at mentoring engineers, implementing agile practices, and collaborating with cross-functional teams.

Key responsibilities

Technical Leadership and Vision

• Provide technical guidance and architectural oversight for development projects, ensuring high standards of code quality, security, and performance.

Drive the adoption of best practices in software development, including modern frameworks, CI/CD pipelines, and cloud-native architecture.

Team Management and Mentorship

• Lead, mentor, and motivate a team of software developers, conducting performance reviews and facilitating career development.
• Foster a collaborative and inclusive team culture focused on continuous learning, productivity, and innovation.
• Hire and onboard new engineering talent with strong technical and problem-solving abilities.

Project Management and Delivery

• Oversee the entire software development lifecycle, from requirements gathering and design to deployment and maintenance.
• Work closely with product owners, program managers, and business stakeholders to define project requirements, set timelines, and manage deliverables.
• Implement and optimize Agile/Scrum methodologies, facilitating effective sprint planning, backlog grooming, and progress tracking.

Operational Excellence

• Collaborate with QA and DevOps teams to ensure seamless software deployment and system reliability.
• Troubleshoot technical issues, mitigate risks, and implement effective mitigation strategies to ensure project success.
• Monitor system health, performance metrics, and cloud resource usage, ensuring cost-effectiveness.

Qualifications and skills

Required technical skills

• Proficiency in one or more core programming languages, such as Java, Python, C++, or JavaScript.
• Deep understanding of software architecture, microservices, and distributed systems.
• Hands-on experience with cloud platforms like AWS, Azure, or GCP, including expertise in containerization technologies like Docker and Kubernetes.
• Knowledge of databases (SQL, NoSQL), CI/CD tools (Jenkins, GitLab CI), and version control systems (Git).

Required soft skills

• Leadership: Proven ability to lead, inspire, and develop technical talent.
• Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills to articulate complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Problem-solving: Strong analytical and critical-thinking skills to identify and resolve complex technical challenges.
• Strategic Thinking: The ability to align technology strategy with business objectives.
• Collaboration: A team-oriented mindset with the ability to work cross-functionally and manage stakeholder expectations.