Team Leader, Software Engineering

Check Point Software Technologies; Newark (NJ); On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in Cyber Security is seeking a passionate leader to join their innovative team. In this role, you'll mentor engineers and manage customer-driven projects, ensuring high service availability and performance. You'll work closely with cross-functional teams to drive technical excellence and improve BI tools. This is a unique opportunity to influence mission-critical services that impact thousands of customers while being part of a collaborative culture recognized as one of the best places to work. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and are eager to make a difference, this role is for you.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in software engineering, with 2 years in a leadership role.
• Strong programming experience in Python and BI tools.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a team of engineers, fostering collaboration.
• Manage customer-driven feature requests and ensure quality delivery.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive improvements.

Skills

Python Programming

BI and Analytics Tools

AWS

Problem-Solving Skills

Communication Skills

Job description

Why Join Us?

As the world's leading vendor of Cyber Security, facing the most sophisticated threats and attacks, we've assembled a global team of the most driven, creative, and innovative people. At Check Point, our employees are redefining the security landscape by meeting our customers' real-time needs and providing our cutting-edge technologies and services to an ever-growing customer base.

Check Point Software Technologies has been honored by Time Magazine as one of the World's Best Companies for 2024. We've also earned a spot on the Forbes list of the World's Best Places to Work for five consecutive years (2020-2024) and recognized as one of the World's Top Female-Friendly Companies. If you're passionate about making the world a safer place and want to be part of an award-winning company culture, we invite you to join us.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a team of engineers, fostering a culture of collaboration and innovation.


• Manage and prioritize customer-driven feature requests, ensuring timely and high-quality delivery.


• Support and improve BI and back-office tools


• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including Tier 3 support, product, and the R&D team in Israel, to drive technical and operational improvements.


• Ensure high service availability and performance, proactively identifying and resolving technical issues.


• Define best practices, drive technical excellence, and ensure alignment with the company's overall strategy.


• Provide hands-on technical guidance and participate in code reviews, architecture discussions, and problem-solving sessions.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in software engineering, with at least 2 years in a leadership role.


• Strong programming experience in Python and experience with BI and analytics tools.


• Familiarity with AWS and experience with scalable, distributed systems.


• Experience with email security is a plus.


• Strong problem-solving skills and a proactive mindset in identifying and addressing challenges.


• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to work effectively across teams and time zones.


• Experience working in a fast-paced, customer-driven environment where priorities can shift quickly.

What We Offer

• A leadership role in a highly technical, customer-focused engineering team.


• The opportunity to work on mission-critical services that impact thousands of customers.


• A collaborative and innovative environment where your contributions directly influence the company's success.

If you're passionate about leading a team that ensures the reliability and evolution of enterprise-grade services, we'd love to hear from you!

Must be eligible to work in the United States without sponsorship from an employer now or in the future.

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