Engineering Manager, commercetools

• Multiple years of experience as a manager of software engineers in a distributed product team
• An engineering background ideally in backend development on the JVM
• Capable of hands-on coding where possible (e.g. review PRs, smaller tasks, pairing), software architecture, and system design
• Track record and passion for growing, coaching, and mentoring your team
• An excellent understanding of agile software development methodologies, best practices, and tools. You know their trade-offs and how they can support a smooth delivery of your team’s goals
• Excellent communication skills and an empathetic and self-reflective mindset
• Fluent written and spoken English skills to work in an international environment
• Commitment to knowledge sharing and learning from everyone around you about leadership and new technologies

Desirable

• We are seeking an Engineering Manager to lead our Priceless team through people and technical leadership with a dedication to mentorship, knowledge sharing, cultivating belonging, and collaboration
• The Priceless team focuses on continuously enhancing commercetools’ promotions and pricing capabilities to make it the obvious choice for our customers to effortlessly create their commerce experience in a reliable and scalable way
• Responsible for the people and culture in your team:
• You are vital for making your team a better place by growing your people and investing in your team’s health, motivation, career, culture, and team building
• You foster a culture of mutual constructive feedback and support in your team and that everyone feels safe to express their ideas and suggestions
• You conduct great 1-1 with your engineers
• Responsible for the delivery and the processes of your team:
• You are crucial for getting things rolling and ensuring a smooth delivery
• You are removing blockers and seeking process improvements collaboratively with your team and your Product Manager
• Champion our tech vision and consult the engineers accordingly
• Collaborative with Engineering Managers of other teams, Tech Leads, Agile Coaches, a People Business Partner, Head of Engineering, and the CTO