Software Engineering Manager, Nifty Gateway

GEMINI; London; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the NFT space is seeking a Manager of Software Engineering to lead a talented team and drive the development of innovative software solutions. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in software development, team management, and a passion for technical excellence. You'll be responsible for creating effective team structures and fostering an inclusive environment while navigating the evolving landscape of the industry.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Long-term incentive with equity grant

Up to 28 paid holidays

Retirement plan matching

Generous parental leave

Comprehensive health plans

Training and professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• 8+ years in software development & delivery.
• 3+ years managing engineering teams.
• Interest in Scala or similar backend languages.

Responsibilities

• Create maintainable software, execute code reviews using Python, Django & Next.js.
• Drive team performance, hiring plans, and provide timely feedback.
• Communicate effectively at all levels, resolving ambiguities in requirements.

Skills

Software development

Team management

Technical aptitude

Programing languages

Tools

Python

Django

Next.js

Scala

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. Founded by Duncan and Griffin Cock Foster in 2018, and acquired by Gemini in 2019, we believe 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.

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 planning, design, security review, and requirements process for new products and features.
• Drive team performance and hold team members accountable to deadlines and targets.
• Drive hiring plans, source strong candidates, and make hiring decisions.
• Provide timely feedback and coaching to team members, coordinating with other departments to understand team performance.
• Foster a diverse, equitable, and inclusive environment for your team.
• Communicate effectively at all levels, from senior leaders to individual contributors, including technical and non-technical audiences.
• Adapt team plans and goals to changing industry realities.
• Resolve ambiguity by analyzing complex requirements and breaking down features into tasks.
• Own the team’s output and performance.

Minimum Qualifications:

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

Preferred Qualifications:

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

Benefits:

We offer a holistic compensation package including:

• Competitive salary.
• Long-term incentive in the form of a new hire equity grant.
• Up to 28 paid holidays (plus public holidays).
• Retirement plan matching.
• Generous parental leave.
• Comprehensive health plans.
• Training and professional development opportunities.