Engineering Manager - Mobile App Security Team

Verimatrix; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a passionate Engineering Manager to lead a dynamic team of software engineers. This role involves managing engineering requests, collaborating with product management, and ensuring high-quality software releases. You will hire, train, and mentor engineers while promoting a culture of autonomy and continuous improvement. With a focus on security and innovation, you will tackle complex challenges and drive the team towards excellence. If you are a strategic thinker with a strong technical background and a passion for developing talent, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience leading software engineering teams.
• 10+ years in data and/or software engineering/development.
• Experience with large, complex systems and agile practices.

Responsibilities

• Manage engineering requests and collaborate with Product Management.
• Hire, train, and mentor engineers and technical specialists.
• Facilitate technical discussions and decision-making.

Skills

Team Leadership

Software Development

Agile Development Practices

Analytical Skills

Problem-Solving Skills

Communication Skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science

Tools

C

C++

Xcode

Android Studio

Job description

Engineering Managers are passionate people leaders. You take pride in building great products and growing people and leaders. You represent the engineering organization and can turn undefined or partial requirements into an execution plan. You understand technology and can dive deep when needed to remove obstacles and address challenges by suggesting realistic solutions. You have an eye for talent and are skilled at hiring and developing the best. You seek different perspectives before making decisions. You know when to take calculated risks to move the organization forward. You respectfully challenge decisions and requests you disagree with, all while committing to execute. You recognize that your position and career are not about only yourself, but about your team(s). When you speak, you speak for the business and for your team.

Daily Engineering Manager responsibilities include:

• Managing engineering requests and desired outcomes:
  • Collaborate with Product Management to define the scope of products and deliverables.
  • Estimate and communicate efforts timelines and feasibility to the organization.
  • Drive with Architects and Engineers to produce technical solutions and review, edit and implement software requirements.
  • Create and communicate project plan(s) to ensure the on-time delivery.
  • Ensure high-quality software releases.
  • Prioritize initiatives and objectives to respond to business requests.
  • Balance creating and repaying technical debt and developing new features.
  • Facilitate technical discussions and decision-making to support the team in solving complex security challenges.
  • Stay informed on the latest trends and advancements in mobile app security and integrate them into the team’s practices.
• Managing their direct reports by:
  • Hire, train and mentor engineers as well as other technical specialists
  • Set objectives and identify growth opportunities both career and personal
  • Provide meaningful performance feedback.
  • Promote a culture of autonomy, resilience, respect, and accountability.
  • Display, embody and promote the Verimatrix leadership values.
  • Encourage continuous improvement (both technical and process)
  • Finding the right fit between individuals and assignments.
  • (Re)Organize the team when needed.
• Assist with customer escalations.
• Participate in setting and maintaining the department budget.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science or related engineering or scientific field.
• 5+ years of experience leading a team of software engineers or other technical specialists (System Administrators, Professional Services, Technical Consultants)
• 10+ years of experience in data and/or software engineering/development.
• 4+ years of programming experience in 2 or more programming languages.
• Proven ability to communicate with technical and non-technical audiences.
• Experience with large, multi-faceted and complex systems.
• Experience with agile Development Practices.
• Experience running distributed teams.

Technical Skills

• Proficiency in C, C++
• Understanding of security principles and secure coding practices.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Expertise in reverse engineering and debugging tools is a plus
• Experience in mobile app development and associated tools (e.g., xcode, Android Studio) is a plus

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