Software Engineering Manager

About Walr:

Walr is a data creation company that supports insight professionals globally. It specializes in reaching diverse audience segments, leveraging proprietary technology, and offering bespoke services. With a comprehensive suite of tools, backed by a team of seasoned industry professionals, Walr's services include efficient data collection methods, intuitive data visualization and reporting techniques, and supportive and transparent advice.Walr exists to unify the complex and fragmented research process by introducing more efficient, rapid, and straightforward methods.

As a rapidly growing company and acclaimed recipient of the Best Workplace in Tech and Best Workplace in Wellbeing titles, we're not just offering a job - we're inviting you to shape our journey. Empowerment and growth define us. Join us in reshaping the future of business.

About The Role:

This role is responsible for shaping the technical direction and ensuring the successful delivery of software projects. The role requires a balance between leadership, technical expertise, and team management. You will lead a team of engineers, foster an inclusive and high-performance culture, and work closely with stakeholders to align development goals with business objectives. Key areas of focus include software development best practices, cloud-based architecture, agile methodologies, and mentoring team members to drive innovation and quality across all projects.

Key Responsibilities:

Technical Strategy & Delivery Management

• Enforce software development best practices to ensure high quality at every stage of the process.
• Manage the successful delivery of projects, balancing time, cost, and quality.
• Advocate for agile methodologies and DevOps principles to streamline workflows.
• Stay informed on emerging technologies and assess their potential to improve the platform and drive business growth.
• Guide and mentor engineers, helping them resolve blockers and motivating them to achieve success.

Team Management

• Cultivate an inclusive, high-performance engineering culture within the team.
• Set performance goals for team members, conduct regular one-on-one meetings, and provide feedback on progress.

Leadership & Mentorship

• Lead technical discussions, offering guidance on technical decisions and architecture while ensuring adherence to best practices.
• Coach and mentor engineers, fostering a collaborative environment to help them develop their technical skills and advance in their careers.
• Work closely with senior leaders and stakeholders to influence roadmaps, strategy, and overall performance.

Desired Experience:

• Proven experience managing high-performing engineering teams.
• 5+ years of experience designing and developing technically complex software solutions.
• Expert-level proficiency in C# and .NET.
• Extensive experience in designing and developing APIs optimized for performance, scalability, and security.
• Advanced expertise in cloud-based software development (MS Azure preferred), with a focus on microservices and serverless architecture.
• Strong experience in DevOps/DevSecOps environments (Azure DevOps preferred), including CI/CD, observability, automation, and security.
• In-depth knowledge of NoSQL databases (CosmosDB preferred).
• Proficiency in JavaScript and/or TypeScript and ReactJS.
• Comfortable working in agile, cross-functional teams with product managers, designers, and end-users.
• Strong leadership in technical discussions and ownership of technical direction within areas of expertise.
• A product-focused mindset, prioritizing valuable, user-centric solutions that align with business goals.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to convey complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.

Desired Skills & Attributes:

• Experience in defining and establishing software design standards and principles.
• Familiarity with designing and implementing complex data models.
• Experience in SaaS-based operating environments.
• Microsoft certifications such as Azure Developer, CosmosDB Developer, DevOps Engineer, or Solutions Architect.

What We Value:

• We Delight through Dedication: We go above and beyond for our clients, committed to delivering best in class service. We choose consistently to act in the best interests of our clients - with integrity, honesty and fairness - to delight through dedication.

• We Lead with Trust: We approach our work with a data driven mindset, balanced by an acknowledgement that we are all human, first. As our company continues to grow, we don't lose sight of what's most important - our people. We default to open, choose respect, and show comfort with candor knowing that doing so fosters an environment where people can be their best selves.

• We Revel in Innovation: We aren't afraid to take informed risks, learn from mistakes and act with purpose to build the future. Through continual innovation, we deliver new solutions for our clients and elevate expectations - both within our business and throughout our industry.

• We Celebrate as A Team: Walr is a globally distributed team that equally emphasizes individual accountability and collective success. We take the time to value others' contributions and invest in growth by prioritizing Learning & Development and celebrating milestones during Monthly Group Meetings. Prioritizing inclusivity and leaving egos behind, we see that the whole is truly greater than the sum of its parts.

• We Are Empowered to Act Like Owners: Regardless of background, tenure or title, all employees are empowered to be ambitious, act courageously and be accountable for their actions, in pursuit of the future of Walr.