Manager Software Engineering - Belfast

@ Perforce

Position Summary:

We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Engineering Manager with a strong technical background in Ruby and React. The ideal candidate will demonstrate excellent leadership qualities, with a proven ability to lead and inspire high-performing engineering teams. You will own the technology roadmap and be responsible for hiring, retaining, and growing top engineering talent while fostering a culture of excellence and agility.

Responsibilities:

• End-to-end ownership of software product delivery.
• Lead a team of Ruby, Go, and React engineers.
• Drive team efficiency via Agile methodologies.
• Identify and resolve technical challenges, reducing technical debt.
• Design solutions, evaluate architecture, and set quality standards.
• Collaborate with business and product stakeholders to shape the roadmap.
• Contribute to the codebase, especially in backend technologies (Ruby, Java).
• Break down business requirements into technical tasks.
• Develop Proof of Concept solutions for new technologies.
• Analyze and improve performance and security of key components.
• Conduct code reviews to ensure high quality.
• Mentor and coach engineers to boost productivity.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or equivalent experience.
• 15+ years of professional experience in complex, enterprise-grade systems.
• 4+ years in project and people management.
• Strong expertise in Ruby, Go, and React.
• Experience with Cloud technologies (AWS).
• Familiarity with Docker and container orchestration.
• Hands-on experience with CI/CD tools and Jenkins.
• Experience in Agile teams using Scrum, Kanban, Lean, or XP.
• Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills.
• Knowledge of automation tools like Puppet, Ansible, or Chef is a plus.

Key skills/competency:

• Leadership
• Ruby
• React
• Go
• Agile
• Cloud (AWS)
• CI/CD
• Software Design
• Technical Roadmap
• Team Management