Software Engineering Manager, Nifty Gateway

TN United Kingdom; London; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative firm seeks a Software Engineering Manager to lead a talented team in delivering high-quality software solutions. This role offers the opportunity to shape team structure, drive performance, and foster a diverse and inclusive environment. With a focus on modern software engineering practices, you will collaborate with key stakeholders and adapt to the fast-paced tech landscape. Enjoy a competitive compensation package, generous leave, and a commitment to professional development. If you are passionate about technology and team leadership, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Competitive Compensation

Long-term Equity Grant

28 Paid Holidays

Retirement Plan Matching

Generous Parental Leave

Comprehensive Health Plans

Training and Professional Development

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in software development & delivery.
• 3+ years of managing engineering teams with high-quality software delivery.

Responsibilities

• Create and evolve a structure and organization design for your team.
• Drive hiring plans and help source strong candidates.

Skills

Software Development

Team Management

Technical Aptitude

Stakeholder Management

Software Engineering Concepts

Scala or Similar Language

Tools

Python

Django

Next.js

Job description

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Software Engineering Manager, Nifty Gateway, London

Client: GEMINI

Location: London, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Reference: 2c69a8d447a5

Job Views: 10

Posted: 28.04.2025

Expiry Date: 12.06.2025

Job Description:

Department: Nifty Gateway

Nifty Gateway Studio brings together artists and their communities through NFTs. We work with today’s leading creative minds to push the boundaries of human experiences through the development of extraordinary creative experiences built on-chain. Nifty Gateway was founded by Duncan and Griffin Cock Foster in 2018, and acquired by Gemini in 2019, with the belief that crypto networks and the blockchain have the power to fundamentally change the art world by creating greater choice, independence, and opportunity for artists, creators, and collectors.

The Role: Manager, Software Engineering

Responsibilities:

• Create and evolve a structure and organization design for your team
• Create maintainable software, execute code review and testing, using Python, Django & Next.js up to 30% of your time
• Provide technical input and knowledge to the planning, design, security review and requirements process for new products and features
• Drive performance for your team and hold them accountable to externally and internally imposed deadlines and targets
• Drive hiring plans, help source strong candidates and hiring decisions
• Provide timely frequent feedback and coaching to your team members, coordinating with people from around the company to get a full understanding of your team’s performance
• Provide a diverse, equitable, and inclusive environment for your team to execute on its priorities and evolve its capabilities over time
• Communicate at all levels from senior leaders to individual contributors, including technical and non-technical audiences
• Adapt the team’s plans and goals to changing realities in a fast-moving industry
• Effectively resolve ambiguity, helping the team to analyze complex requirements and break down features and initiatives into tasks
• Own the team’s output, taking responsibility for everyone’s performance

Minimum Qualifications:

• 8+ years of experience in software development & delivery
• 3+ years of managing engineering teams, delivering high quality software for customers
• Technical aptitude to ask engineers good questions about architecture and product decisions
• Experience with modern software engineering concepts
• Interest and/or expertise in Scala or a similar backend programming language
• Experience establishing successful partnerships with key stakeholders such as product managers, project managers, and executives

Preferred Qualifications:

• Knowledge of Python and Django
• Knowledge of Next.js
• Zeal to innovate new technologies

It Pays to Work Here

We take a holistic approach to compensation at Gemini, which includes:

• Competitive Compensation
• Long-term incentive in the form of a new hire equity grant
• Up to 28 paid holidays (in addition to public/bank holidays)
• Retirement Plan Matching
• Generous Parental leave
• Comprehensive health plans
• Training and professional development