Manager Engineering

Thrivent Financial; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 139,000 - 189,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonuses

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401k

Pension

Paid time off

Job summary

Thrivent Financial in Minneapolis seeks a Manager, Engineering to lead a product team focused on platforms for account management, portfolio tracking, and wealth services. You will guide experienced technologists, provide technical leadership, and set operating policies aligned with Thrivent standards.

The role requires hands-on AWS, Python, Lambda, and Postgres experience, mentoring a growing team, advancing modern engineering practices, and coordinating with product managers and stakeholders

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field or equivalent work experience.
• 8+ years in IT with 5+ years in leadership roles.
• 3+ years managing/supervising IT teams.
• Experience with AWS, Python, Lambda, and Postgres.
• Strong communication with stakeholders and ability to align with product strategy.

Responsibilities

• Design and review technical solutions and architecture with the team.
• Lead cross-functional engineering teams and mentor engineers.
• Collaborate with Product Manager on initiatives and roadmaps.
• Promote engineering best practices and DevOps observability.
• Coordinate with vendors and manage technology vendors selection.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Communication

Stakeholder management

Mentoring

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Python

AWS

Lambda

PostgreSQL

Job description

The Manager, Engineering leads a product team focused on building and maintaining platforms that enable account management, portfolio tracking, and wealth management services. This leader accomplishes results through the management of experienced technologists who operate with independence, while still providing technical leadership and strategic direction, establishing operating policies and procedures, and interpreting company-wide standards. The role is responsible for schedules and departmental objectives aligned with organizational goals, and collaborates frequently with internal and external stakeholders, including senior business partners, on projects and operational decisions. The ideal candidate brings hands-on experience with AWS cloud, Python, Lambda, and Postgres, and demonstrates technical expertise in data engineering and solution architecture. Success in this position requires mentoring and upskilling a growing team, driving adoption of modern engineering practices, and leading briefings and technical meetings to support IT objectives and deliver business value across the organization.DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:Designing SolutionsReview technical solution design and architecture and provide guidance and direction.Take part in system design and architecture conversations with the team to land approaches to deliver solutions.Review technical solution and supports the execution of the solutionDeveloping SoftwareHas Developed software. Can read code and stays up to date on best practices.Ensure Code reviews are completed - Problem solving and analytical skillsLearning and applying new techniquesPromotes and empowers sharing ideas, best practices, etc. They need to make space so teams can take time for these activities.Anticipates and analyzes trends in technology and assesses the impact of emerging technologies on the businessCollaborating within teamSupports the team agile practices and learning events / trainingsHelps break down barriers for the teamEngages in sprint demos; Understands the desired and actual outcomes as well as the technology delivered by the teamPartner with Product Manager on Initiatives/ Features/ Epics and provides clarity on desired outcomes as well as technical expertise.Collaborates with Product manager for strategies, operating plans, targets and measures for product groupsCreating a positive team environment where individuals have psychological safety and work collaboratively while understanding, respecting, challenging and appreciating each other’s ideasCollaborating across teamsSupports and empowers teams to broker solutions across productsUnderstands how the product integrates with other products and ensures consistency in approach to work towards a common goal / outcome.Builds strong working relationships with peers across teamsProactively identifies cross team challenges and works to empower teams in solve collaborativelyCollaborating across the organizationAlign your team with the priorities of the company and the technology organization for a given product areaSetting product/platform technology strategyParticipates in setting the product and platform technology vision, strategies, initiatives, roadmaps , objectives and alignmentsRepresents the business value of technology upgrades, etc. and influences prioritization in the product roadmapEmpowers the team to select the right tool and platforms for the given product area.Defining Engineering standards/patternsCollaborating with Engineers to ensure Engineering practices and be an advocate to bring the engineering disciplines.Promoting engineering practices and continuous improvement such as DevOps nd observabilityContributes to the creation of enterprise frameworks and patternsDevOpsDefine and supports the development Lifecyle processesSupports the team and removes barriers to resolving production incidents/problemsDevOps continuously evaluated through observability, monitoring and alertingUnderstands the health of technology products and promotes prioritization of work to maintain and continuously improveServe as an escalation point in product level support for ongoing maintenance and production issuesSelecting & Managing Technology VendorsBe an advocate to the team to define criteria’s for selecting the right platform/technologyGuides the team to build consensus on an approach and driving a build vs buy decision with the team. In a buy decision, works with the team to decide on criteria and vendor selection.Execute or manage the overall technology solutions, platforms for the product groups and associated vendor relationships.Coaching EngineersHolding regular 1:1s with team members and team meeting, provides constructive feedback, guidance and coaching to help engineers grow their skills and experience.Provides career planning advice to engineers and creates development plans to help them achieve their career goals which leverages their skills and capabilities and provides them with learning opportunities.Recruiting/building talentLeads the process of selecting and engaging the right consulting partnersPlanning in advance for future people needs for the product groups, collaborate with the other teams on the recruitment processRecruits, develops, and sustains a high-performing team while promoting a culture of shared accountability, operational excellence, and partnership across the organization.Models Thrivent’s leadership competencies – courage, collaboration, and commitment by demonstrating resiliency, working together to make the best decisions, and holding yourself and others accountable.Supports and/or develops an environment in which Thrivent employees and colleagues are focused on continuous improvement, exceptional employee engagement, and an unwavering commitment to our clients. Shapes and/or supports a culture that represents the Thrivent purpose, promise and values, ensuring that Thrivent’s trust and reputation remain strong with its clients.Manage a team of direct and indirect staffQUALIFICATIONS & SKILLS:Required:Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or other technical field or equivalent work experience8+ years of progressively responsible positions in Information Technology including 5+ years’ experience in IT discipline, e.g., wealth management advisor solutions, 3rd party Saas Vendor file management, portfolio strategy and roadmap development.3+ years’ management/supervisory experience in specific IT functional area discipline, e.g. applications development or equivalent skills leading major technical projects with accountability for enforcing talent management needs and performance standards.Demonstrated leadership and experience managing multidiscipline, high-performance work teams.Strong competency in project management and execution of multiple or large projects.Experience working with customers to develop solutions to complex business problems.Proven ability to communicate effectively with internal/external stakeholders to support business initiatives.Proven ability to function in an environment which requires flexibility, good judgment and intelligent decision making, often based on limited information and/or extreme conditions.Ability to formulate, implement and evaluate plans, programs and procedures applicable to customer relationship and demand management.Preferred:MBAFinancial Services industry experience5+ years of experience in hands on development with modern data tools and technologies such a Python, Lambda, AWS with proven ability to design, build and maintain data architecture and pipelines.Guide architectural decisions and ensure best engineering practices.Review code, design documents, and technical proposals.Stay hands-on with coding when necessary, especially for prototyping or critical issues.Experience with data modeling, 3rd party vendor file management.Experience in IT planning and business relationship managementExperience working in a matrix management organizationExperience with product development and managementPay TransparencyThrivent’s long-term growth depends on attracting, rewarding, and retaining people who are committed to helping others thrive with purpose. We accomplish this by offering a wide variety of market competitive compensation programs to attract, reward, and retain top talent. The applicable salary or hourly wage range for this full-time role is $139,455.00 - $188,676.00 per year, which factors in various geographic regions. The base pay actually offered will be determined by a variety of factors including, but not limited to, location, relevant experience, skills, and knowledge, business needs, market demand, and other factors Thrivent deems important.Thrivent is unique in our commitment to helping people to be wise with money and live balanced and generous lives. That extends to our benefits.The following benefits may be offered: various bonuses (including, for example, annual or long-term incentives); medical, dental, and vision insurance; health savings account; flexible spending account; 401k; pension; life and accidental death and dismemberment insurance; disability insurance; supplemental protection insurance; 20 days of Paid Time Off each year; Sick and Safe Time; 10 paid company holidays; Volunteer Time Off; paid parental leave; EAP; well-being benefits, and other employee benefits. Eligibility for receipt of these benefits is subject to the applicable plan/policy documents. Thrivent’s plans/policies are subject to change at any time at Thrivent’s discretion.Thrivent provides Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) without regard to race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, pregnancy, national origin, age, disability, marital status, citizenship status, military or veteran status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable local, state, or federal law. This policy applies to all employees and job applicants.Thrivent is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation, please let us know by sending an email to [e-mail] or call 800-847-4836 and request Human Resources.#Remote