Engineering Manager

Position Summary: As the Feature Engineering Manager you are responsible for designing and enacting best processes to ensure our shipped code is of the highest quality. In addition you are responsible for staffing our engineering team to enact the goals of our feature product team as determined by business needs and value.

Essential Duties: 

• Managing the primary feature engineering team.
• Working with Product to enact sprint and epic based goals based on team capacity.
• Ensuring tickets are up to date with proper information at all times.
• Spot testing tickets before they are sent to Product Acceptance.
• Working with direct reports to ensure productivity and personal growth.
• Holds monthly 1 on 1s with direct reports.
• Reports directly to the Director of Engineering progress and blockers in order to obtain feature product goals.
• Works closely with the FE and BE principal engineers to ensure code quality is maintained.

Other Duties & Responsibilities:

• Manage Compensation, hiring, firing of employees, along with velocity allocations related to PTO requests
• Provide 90day and yearly reviews including compensation increases
• Provide mentorship and growth opportunities with individual direct reports.
• Work with Internal and External Stakeholders for requests, prioritization, and deliverables of road map items
• Be the scrum master by ensuring tickets are worked correctly, in order, and done on time
• Work with the team to refine processes to provide consistent delivery of feature work.
• Assist with PR's
• Provide QA testing of features as they are completed to ensure we are delivering the highest quality product.
• Work with Product, Stakeholders and Business on timelines for releasing of integration features and functionality
• Work closely with other departments and teams as it relates to features, products and or functionality responsible for
• At times prototype, diagnose issues, and potentially help code short term roadmap goals and fixes as needed.
• Other duties, responsibilities and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice.

Minimum Qualifications: 

Education: 

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, or a related discipline.

Experience:

• 10+ years of experience in software engineering, including hands-on development and architecture.
• 5+ years of experience in a leadership role, managing technical teams and projects.

Technical Skills:

• Proficiency in multiple programming languages (e.g., Java, Python, C++).
• Experience with cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, Google Cloud).
• Strong understanding of software development methodologies (e.g., Agile, Scrum).
• Expertise in system design and architecture.
• Knowledge of DevOps practices and tools (e.g., CI/CD, Docker, Kubernetes).

Leadership Skills:

• Proven ability to lead and mentor engineering teams.
• Strong project management skills, with experience in delivering complex projects on time and within budget.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.

Key Competencies:

• Proficient at communication, organization, and prioritization of tasks.
• Proficient at working with a team and motivating others.
• Proficient at managing one’s own time.

Work Environment: 

This is a fully remote position, allowing for flexibility in work location. The role requires a reliable internet connection and a suitable home office setup to ensure productivity and effective communication.

• Travel: Occasional travel may be required for team meetings, conferences, or training sessions. This could include both in-state and out-of-state travel.
• Driver’s License: A valid driver’s license may be required for travel purposes.
• Equipment: The company will provide necessary equipment, including a laptop, monitor, and any additional peripherals required to perform job duties effectively. Employees are expected to maintain their equipment in good working condition.
• ADA Compliance: The company is committed to providing reasonable accommodations in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). If you require any accommodations to perform your job duties, please inform your manager or the HR department.
• Work Hours: While the position offers flexibility, employees are expected to be available during core business hours to ensure collaboration with team members and stakeholders.
• Communication: Regular communication with the team will be conducted through video calls, chat applications, and email. Strong written and verbal communication skills are essential for this role.

Employees at Actabl are eligible for for the following benefits:

• Competitive Pay
•  benefits: health, dental, and vision insurance
• Traditional 401(k) plans with employer match
• Discretionary time off (Unlimited PTO)
• Flexible work arrangements
• Robust company holiday list and winter closure
• Leadership development