Engineering Manager / Director of Engineering, IDT
Communications & payment services
Job no longer available
Communications & payment services
1001+ employees
Job no longer available
1001+ employees
Company mission
To provide innovative communications and payment services for consumers and businesses on a global scale.
Role
Who you are
- Proven Leadership Experience: At least 1 year of experience leading cross-functional, agile development teams, ideally in a product-driven environment
- Technical Background: Solid hands-on experience as a software engineer
- DevOps and Automation Skills: Familiarity with continuous integration, automated testing, release management, and performance monitoring. Strong Organizational Skills: Ability to effectively prioritize, plan, and perform under pressure or in uncertain situations
- Educational Background: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or a related field
- Talent Development (Preferred): Experience in hiring and nurturing high-performing engineering teams is a plus
- Language Proficiency: Good command of English, at B2 level or higher
What the job involves
- IDT is looking to bring an Engineering Manager to reinforce our technology management team with the mission to optimize our software platform and elevate the agility of our technology teams
- In this highly visible role that has direct access to C-level executives, you will build, manage and lead our world-class agile software engineering organization that is responsible for supporting a suite of products
- People Management:
- Recruit, promote, and retain top engineering talent
- Conduct regular one-on-ones and performance reviews to set clear objectives, support career growth, and assess performance
- Lead and mentor a team of engineers, fostering a culture of learning, collaboration, and continuous development
- Promote healthy work habits and proactively address burnout or stress.Promote and enforce the company’s engineering culture
- Engineering Management:
- Uphold high standards in code quality, system design, and architectural decisions
- Provide oversight for technical decisions made by teams, ensuring alignment with best practices, company goals and standards
- Champion the adoption of innovative technologies and practices to drive improvement
- Facilitate and guide technical discussions and key decision-making processes
- Translate organizational initiatives into actionable team backlogs and report on progress and team metrics
- Collaborate with the Compliance department to meet regulatory requirements and successfully complete audits
- Identify and address technical risks early to minimize potential impact
- Foster knowledge sharing through comprehensive documentation and internal tech talks
- Maintain clear, transparent communication with stakeholders to ensure alignment and manage expectations
- Delivery Management:
- Optimize team structure and resource allocation based on project priorities and individual strengths
- Oversee timelines, product objectives, and deliverables to ensure on-time, high-quality delivery
- Continuously improve engineering processes to boost efficiency and product quality
- Facilitate agile practices and drive a culture of continuous improvement
- Work closely with cross-functional teams to define and advance strategic initiatives
- Ensure engineering processes align with broader company objectives and deliver business value
- Enforce thorough and timely incident reviews (post-mortems) to address root causes and drive systemic improvements
Our take
Founded in 1990 by serial entrepreneur Howard Jonas, IDT Corporation specializes in fintech and communications services. Over the last decades, the company has launched a portfolio of brands including IDT Global and net2phone.
IDT offers payment and communication services to businesses and consumers alike. It now boasts a turnover of over $1 billion a year, which is testament to its industry impact.
The company has benefited massively from its agility and its ability to evolve alongside technology. For example, it acquired Leaf Global, signalling a new move into the world of Web 3.0. This indicates a notable and timely shift in strategy for the company.
Steph
Company Specialist at Welcome to the Jungle
Insights
-3% employee growth in 12 months
Company
Company benefits
- Flexible Working Arrangements & Convenient Work Locations
- Health, Dental, Vision & 401k
- Tuition Reimbursement Program
- Professional Growth & Autonomy
- Generous Paid Vacation & Sick Time
- Coffee, Breakfast, & Games In-Office
- In-Office Gym & Recreational Leagues
Company HQ
Central Business District, Newark, NJ
Leadership
Howard Jonas
(Founder & Chair)Served as the company's CEO for 10 years. Is also Director of Starz Media and the founder of Genie Energy.
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