Marketplace Software Engineering Manager

Salla; Saudi Arabia; On-site; SAR 300,000 - 400,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is on the lookout for a strategic Software Engineering Manager to lead its Marketplace engineering team. In this pivotal role, you will shape the technical vision and drive the execution of initiatives that enhance a dynamic marketplace platform connecting sellers and buyers. Your leadership will foster collaboration across various teams, ensuring technical excellence and innovation. With a focus on mentoring and developing talent, you will play a crucial role in building a high-performing engineering culture. If you are passionate about technology and leadership, this is an exciting opportunity to make a significant impact.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in leading engineering teams and driving technical vision.
• Strong background in software development and architecture standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead multiple teams, ensuring alignment with organizational goals.
• Define and implement technical vision for the Marketplace platform.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic Planning

Software Development Best Practices

Mentoring

Cross-functional Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or related field

Master's Degree in a relevant field

Tools

Project Management Software

Performance Monitoring Tools

Job description

Salla is seeking an experienced and strategic Software Engineering Manager to lead and oversee our Marketplace engineering team.

In this critical role, you will be responsible for shaping the technical vision and driving the successful execution of initiatives to enhance our marketplace platform, which connects sellers and buyers with efficiency and ease.

Your main responsibilities will include:

• Lead and oversee multiple teams, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and fostering collaboration across engineering, product, QA, security, and UX/UI design.
• Define and implement the technical vision and strategy for the Marketplace platform, ensuring scalability, performance, and innovation.
• Drive technical excellence and enforce architecture standards, championing best practices in software development.
• Mentor, manage, and grow engineering managers and their teams, fostering a culture of continuous learning, innovation, and high performance.
• Collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders to define and prioritize features that deliver value to users and the business.
• Monitor and optimize system performance, proactively addressing issues and driving continuous improvements in reliability and scalability.
• Ensure security and compliance standards are met across all projects and initiatives.
• Develop and execute roadmaps, defining and tracking KPIs/OKRs to measure success and align team efforts with business objectives.
• Hire, retain, and nurture top engineering talent, ensuring the team has the skills and diversity needed to succeed.