Software Development Manager, Resilience Engineering

MENA Alliances; Greater London; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A global leader in entertainment is seeking an Engineering Manager for its Resilience Engineering team. This position focuses on leading a skilled team to enhance scalable systems in video streaming. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of experience in software development and strong leadership skills. Key responsibilities include managing projects, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and driving operational excellence. This role offers a competitive salary and opportunities for professional growth in a diverse environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Professional growth opportunities

Diversity and Inclusion initiatives

Access to learning resources

Qualifications

• 5+ years of professional software development experience leading technical teams.
• Ability to design and maintain complex systems and applications.
• Strong communication skills for cross-functional team collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Manage and mentor a team of software engineers.
• Design and implement scalability solutions for software systems.
• Lead troubleshooting in production environments.

Skills

Leadership

Scalability Engineering

Cross-functional Collaboration

Problem-Solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or Software Engineering

Job description

Software Development Manager, Resilience Engineering

GBR, London, United Kingdom | Posted on 11/25/2024

Are you a visionary leader in software engineering, ready to shape the future of video streaming and digital entertainment?

A global leader in the entertainment industry is seeking an experienced Engineering Manager to join their Resilience Engineering team. Based in the UK, this role offers the chance to innovate on a global scale, ensuring the seamless delivery of the company's content to millions of users across the globe. From managing a team of talented engineers to developing systems that scale to meet global demands, you will play a critical role in enhancing the customer experience.

What You’ll Do:

As an Engineering Manager, you will play a pivotal role in leading a talented team of engineers, collaborating with cross-functional teams to design and build scalable, automated systems. Your work will directly impact the resilience and performance of the company’s global infrastructure, ensuring a seamless and high-quality streaming experience for millions of users worldwide.

Key Responsibilities:

• Team Leadership: Manage and mentor a team of software engineers, overseeing their projects, performance, and career growth. Foster a collaborative and innovative team culture.
• Scalability Engineering: Design and implement scale testing solutions to simulate customer demand and inform automated scaling decisions across Prime Video’s global infrastructure.
• Cross-functional Collaboration: Work closely with internal stakeholders, including product and program managers, to understand requirements and set priorities. Communicate roadmaps and project updates to the team and management.
• Operational Excellence: Develop and track key operational metrics, ensuring the software solutions your team delivers meet high standards for performance and reliability.
• Technical Strategy: Define and execute long-term technology strategies that align with Prime Video’s business goals, enhancing the scalability, reliability, and performance of the platform.
• Process Improvement: Continuously improve development processes and practices to drive efficiency, quality, and innovation across the engineering team.
• Problem-Solving: Lead troubleshooting and debugging efforts to resolve issues in production environments and ensure seamless operations for millions of users globally.

Requirements

• Experience: 5+ years of professional software development experience, with a proven track record in leading technical teams or projects.
• Technical Leadership: Experience in mentoring and guiding engineers, with the ability to contribute to architecture and design while ensuring scalable and high-performing solutions.
• Solid Engineering Background: Proven track record of designing, developing, and maintaining complex systems and applications.
• Expertise in Multi-Tier Web Services: Demonstrated ability to lead the design and development of multi-tiered web applications
• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field.
• Communication: Strong communication skills to work with cross-functional teams, stakeholders, and senior leadership to ensure alignment on technical goals and strategies.
• Ownership & Accountability: Proven ability to take ownership of projects, from ideation to deployment, and deliver results in an agile environment.
• Innovation: A passion for driving continuous improvement and staying current with emerging technologies to enhance systems, processes, and team performance.

What We Offer:

• Competitive Salary: Enjoy a competitive salary package that reflects your expertise and experience.
• Global Reach: Be part of an international company with operations across over 200 countries, offering opportunities to work with diverse teams and expand your professional network.
• Innovation-Driven Culture: Work in a fast-paced, growth-oriented environment that values transparency, idea-sharing, and a fail-fast approach to innovation.
• Professional Growth:
• Diversity and Inclusion: Join a team dedicated to gender diversity and inclusion, fostering a supportive environment for all team members.
• Learning Opportunities: Access resources and support to continuously expand your technical skills and industry knowledge.