Engineering Manager (m/f/x)

commercetools; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A global technology company in the United Kingdom is seeking two Engineering Managers to lead their teams. The ideal candidates will have experience in managing software engineers, hands-on coding skills, and a strong understanding of agile methodologies. This role allows for mentorship and collaboration to ensure effective team dynamics and success. The company offers a competitive compensation package along with flexibility for work arrangements.

Benefits

Competitive compensation package

Learning and development budget

Workation opportunities

Flexibility in work hours

Diverse and inclusive culture

Qualifications

• Multiple years of experience as a manager in a distributed product team.
• Engineering background with ability to hands-on code.
• Track record of growing and coaching teams.
• Excellent understanding of agile software development methodologies.
• Fluent written and spoken English skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead team through mentorship and collaboration.
• Ensure smooth delivery and remove blockers.
• Foster a culture of constructive feedback and support.

Skills

Management of software engineers

Hands-on coding

Agile methodologies

Excellent communication

Mentoring and coaching

Job description

Our Guiding Stars are the values at the heart of our organization that drive everything we do. We are committed to creating meaningful change not only in our industry but also in the communities we engage with. If our Guiding Stars resonate with you, we encourage you to consider joining our team.

• Drive Results: We think big, work smart, and execute fast to transform the future of commerce
• Cultivate Belonging: We welcome diverse backgrounds and experiences, driving positive change through inclusion and teamwork
• Champion Customers: We go the extra mile for our customers to help them unlock their full potential
• Adapt Boldly: We’re curious and innovative, we take risks and grow from our failures

Please note: We can provide sponsorship and relocation assistance for those relocating to Valencia.

The Opportunity:

We are seeking two Engineering Managers to lead their team through people and technical leadership with a dedication to mentorship, knowledge sharing, cultivating belonging, and collaboration. These roles are open due to team splits (we want it to be a valuable experience for all!) and internal movement to exciting new roles. We'd love to learn about your background and interests, then align together on what team suits you best.

Teams:

• Customers: Provides customers the means to model and manage their customers, both in B2C and B2B scenarios.
• Developer Enablement: Building Software Development Kits (SDKs), Platform Insights, and API extensibility tools for commercetools developers.
• Search: Develops customer-facing search APIs for the purpose of product catalog discovery, using Scala and Elasticsearch.

Your Mission:

• People & Culture
  • You are vital for making your team a better place by growing your people and investing in your team’s health, motivation, career, culture, and team building
  • You foster a culture of mutual constructive feedback and support in your team and that everyone feels safe to express their ideas and suggestions
  • You conduct great 1-1 with your engineers
• Delivery & Processes
  • You are crucial for getting things rolling and ensuring a smooth delivery
  • You are removing blockers and seeking process improvements collaboratively with your team and your Product Manager
• Champion our tech vision and consult the engineers accordingly
• Collaborative with Engineering Managers of other teams, Tech Leads, Agile Coaches, a People Business Partner, Head of Engineering, and the CTO

What you need to succeed:

• Multiple years of experience as a manager of software engineers in a distributed product team
• An engineering background with ability to hands-on code
• Capable of hands-on coding where possible (e.g. review PRs, smaller tasks, pairing), software architecture, and system design
• Track record and passion for growing, coaching, and mentoring your team
• An excellent understanding of agile software development methodologies, best practices, and tools. You know their trade-offs and how they can support a smooth delivery of your team’s goals
• Excellent communication skills and an empathetic and self-reflective mindset
• Fluent written and spoken English skills to work in an international environment
• Commitment to knowledge sharing and learning from everyone around you about leadership and new technologies

Nice to have:

• Experience in the commerce industry

We care about your growth and well-being

Competitive Compensation Package: Generous compensation structure consisting of salary, a competitive stock option package, and various benefits and perks

Workation: Work up to 60 days per year in a country different from your home country, with 20 working days per trip

Learning & Development Budget

Academy: Regular training sessions, access to Coursera and Babbel training courses

Our Benefits: Check them out by office.

Flexibility: Morning person or night owl? We believe in outcome and motivated employees

Mindset & Growth: A diverse workplace with an open, international culture, and learning environment

Come grow with us!

We are all different and that is what makes us stronger! We hire great people from a wide variety of backgrounds, not just because it’s the right thing to do, but because it makes our company better.

At commercetools, we are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We are committed to fair hiring practices regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements.