At SPD Technology, we bring together a team of like-minded people who are driven by the desire to bring value through their work, united in their commitment to high performance and delivering custom, cutting-edge tech solutions that drive clients’ growth. We empower our people with a culture of excellence and enable them with the opportunity to uphold their accountability to contribute on each level. We value humanity and collaboration, encourage professional and personal growth, and foster a supportive and flexible work environment where everyone’s contribution is welcomed.
We are looking for an Engineer Manager to join us as part of our team. About the role PitchBook is seeking a dynamic and experienced Engineering Manager to lead and grow our talented software engineering teams. In this pivotal role, you will be instrumental in driving the delivery of exceptional software solutions that are relied upon by thousands of customers, including some of the biggest names in the industry. This is a unique opportunity to contribute to a significant transformation phase, elevating our product solutions and organizational structure to new heights of maturity and scalability.
About the project
PitchBook — a platform for investment professionals. Our software provides access to data and the analytical tools to get answers fast and discover promising opportunities. Uncovers actionable insights and trends hidden within the financial data of more than three million companies. Users all over the world include large corporations, start-ups, venture capital and private equity firms, investment banks, and many others. Features of PitchBook: Advanced search / Discovery & insights / Company profiles / Workflow & efficiency / Many more
Team
Lead, 7 BE, 2 SDET, PO. Agile environment.
Technical stack
Java 17, Spring Boot, PostgreSQL, Elastic/Lucene/Solr, Kafka, Junit, CI/CD Jira, Confluence, k8s. As a qualified expert You will * Lead, manage, and expand self-organized and successful engineering teams and their leaders within a specific business unit or product area. * Cultivate a high level of proficiency by providing exceptional guidance to team leaders, sharing expertise, and fostering a culture of continuous learning and growth. * Oversee and participate in key technical decisions, manage delivery expectations, and allocate resources effectively in collaboration with product managers and stakeholders. * Represent the development direction at a strategic level, communicating plans, results, and metrics to senior leadership and translating their expectations into actionable plans. * Coach teams on software delivery best practices, including providing accurate estimates and facilitating effective communication with product teams and stakeholders. * Ensure teams have clear priorities and the necessary resources to succeed, while also addressing technical debt and driving innovation. * Foster a culture of care, transparency, mutual trust, and constructive feedback. * Maintain high team morale and motivation, navigating complex situations with a balanced approach to business, team, and individual needs. * Systematically recognize team successes and facilitate learning from failures. * Manage the full employee lifecycle, including hiring and performance assessments, while maintaining a high professional standard. * Proactively manage team performance and conduct fair and honest compensation reviews.
We’re looking for you if you have * Mature understanding of the manager’s role, with a mindset focused on team success over individual achievements. * 5+ years of hands-on experience in software development, with a primary focus on the Java stack. * 2+ years of experience managing one or more engineering teams (15+ individuals) in a modern software development environment. * A strong understanding of modern software development processes, frameworks, and their practical applications. * Knowledge of current software engineering technologies and their respective advantages and disadvantages in solving real-world problems. * A combination of empathy, business acumen, and the ability to set clear expectations and provide constructive feedback. * Open-mindedness, a willingness to learn from experience, and the courage to make decisions that drive progress. * Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.
Nice to Have * Experience leading the development of complex, distributed software systems requiring deep technical or domain expertise. * Experience with Agile or other value-stream-based framework transformations. * Proven success in building high-performing software development teams from the ground up. * Experience using metrics to manage team motivation, performance, and time.
What’s in it for You Reveal great tech solutions
Join the team of experts who create custom, cutting-edge tech solutions for world-renowned businesses, fueling client growth. Unleash your potential, tackle new challenges, and be part of a team that values your skills and contributions. Focus on long-term impact and building tailored, long-lasting partnerships with our clients.
Experience an agile and flexible working environment
Enjoy the freedom of fully remote work with a flexible working schedule. Empower yourself with a stable workload and a stable income, supported by provided laptops and licensed software. We focus on lasting cooperation and unite result-oriented individuals who stand on a high-performance approach to work.
Embrace the opportunity for personal and professional growth
Benefit from performance and merit reviews, elevate your skills with personal development plans, and individual learnings through the corporate library, public speaking support, and more.
Be among like-minded people
Work with a team of one mind who cares about what they do and how they do. Collaborate with top-notch experts who are always ready to help and support you through any challenges. Join company-wide tech and cultural events, and contribute to meaningful CSR initiatives that resonate with your values. Feel supported by your HR, and take advantage of our referral bonus program. Interview steps * Pre-Screening with the recruiter. * Technical Interview. * Manager’s Interview.
