Manager, Backend Engineering - 8777

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DUTIES:                            First-Level Supervisor of Software Development Engineers responsible for planning, designing, and developing software and web applications in an Agile development environment, using Java and Python; perform extract-transform-load (ETL) processes on data; resolve production issues; use Node.js to store data models and metadata; manage projects from design to testing, including new programs, enhancements, and modifications; collaborate with Quality Assurance teams to conduct testing; develop and administer performance standards for the organizational unit; manage a team which may include exempt and non-exempt employees; provide subject matter guidance to employees as required; develop processes and procedures to drive department efficiencies and assist in the development and meeting of departmental budget; oversee the planning and designing of software and web applications; provide guidance to the Software Engineering team and other departments in identifying product and technical requirements; serve as the primary point of contact and liaison between Software Engineering and other teams; direct implementation initiatives for new software products and applications; organize the software update process for existing applications and coordinate the roll-out of software releases; manage all the deliverables to ensure adherence to deadlines, specifications, and budgets; implement performance metrics and prepare periodic reports; monitor and track project progress and report findings to leadership team; ensure all engineers keep current with technological developments within the industry; develop proposals, hardware, and software; and guide and mentor junior-level engineers. Position is eligible for 100% remote work.

REQUIREMENTS:            Bachelor’s degree, or foreign equivalent, in Computer Science, any Engineering, or related technical field, and five (5) years of experience in commercial software development using Java or Python; of which three (3) years include designing software applications; performing extract-transform-load (ETL) processes on data; and resolving software production issues; of which one (1) year of experience includes using Node.js to store data models and metadata; and working in an Agile development environment.

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• This information has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees in this role. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications.

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