Senior Engineering Manager, Mistplay

• The successful candidate will have a deep understanding of developing mobile apps/games, as well as experience leading a team of developers in an agile development environment
• Additionally, they will be comfortable working with stakeholders to understand business requirements and translating those into technical specifications
• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science or a related field is preferred
• At least 7 years of experience in software development, with a focus on mobile app/game development
• Strong knowledge of engineering management KPIs and Agile software development processes and practices
• Proven experience in leading and managing high-performing engineering teams, preferably in an Agile environment
• Obsession with constant process design and iteration to improve engagement and team productivity
• Knowledge of/experience with Kubernetes, AWS EC2, Beanstalk, DynamoDB, ElastiCache, &/or TypeScript
• Excellent understanding of software development processes and methodologies
• Strong technical background in mobile app/game development, with a deep understanding of the mobile app platforms and its capabilities
• Strong experience with software development tools such as Git, JIRA, and Confluence
• Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams and stakeholders to identify business needs and translate them into technical requirements
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and leadership skills
• Experience with hiring and onboarding new team members
• Passion for staying up-to-date with the latest trends and technologies in mobile app/game development, and a desire to continuously learn and improve

Desirable

• As a fast-growing scale-up organization, Mistplay is constantly expanding its user base, product portfolio, and improving its platforms to provide the best possible experience for its users
• To achieve these goals, Mistplay is seeking an experienced and motivated Senior Engineering Manager
• As the Senior Engineering Manager for Mistplay's Full Stack Mobile App Development team, you will play a critical role in building and growing a successful product and team
• The Engineering Manager will be responsible for leading a team of software engineers in the development and maintenance of Mistplay's main product, our Android app
• You will work closely with other teams to ensure the app is integrated with the platform's backend, and they will lead the design and implementation of new features and improvements
• Managing an ambitious, Agile, cross-functional, full-stack mobile app development team
• Lead the team in the design, development, and maintenance of the mobile application, ensuring that the team delivers high-quality software on time and within budget. You will be responsible for providing technical guidance to the team and resolving technical issues as they arise
• Partner closely with stakeholders (e.g Product, Data, Executive) to ensure the delivery of quality features to deliver a fantastic user experience, and guide stakeholders in understanding implementation effort and help guide prioritization efforts
• Identify issues by analyzing data, processes, and code to remove blockers, improve delivery and recognize areas for refinement
• Continuously review and improve the team's development processes, tools, and practices to increase efficiency, productivity, and quality
• Support your team by securing resources, removing blockers, creating alignment and ensuring engagement
• Develop and monitor engineering management KPIs to ensure that the team is meeting its goals and that the application is delivering value to users and the business
• Act as hiring manager to continue to build out your team to meet changing business requirements, play a key role in recruiting and onboarding new team members, ensuring that new hires are integrated into the team effectively and that the team maintains a high level of diversity and inclusivity
• Write code that is performant, scalable, maintainable and meets functional requirements. You'll have a significant role and voice in technical decisions in partnership with Tech Leads
• Stay up-to-date with the latest trends and technologies in mobile app & game development, including Kubernetes, AWS EC2, Beanstalk, DynamoDB, ElastiCache, TypeScript, and modern Android development stack
• You will be responsible for keeping the team up-to-date on these technologies and ensuring that they are used effectively to build the best possible product