Manager of Software Engineering

Purpose

As a Software Engineering Manager within Shared Platform, your mission is to deliver high-quality technical services that support and enable Kueski’s products. You will oversee the technical and non-technical aspects of the development process, while guiding and mentoring a team of software engineers.

**Key Responsibilities**:

- People Management
- Compose and shape your team, aligning skills with objectives.
- Understand and nurture team members' strengths, development areas, and engagement.
- Cultivate trust, hold regular 1:1 meetings, and enhance team engagement.
- Ensure balanced workloads, psychological safety, and conflict resolution.
- Shape a feedback culture, by receiving and providing feedback in a candid and respectful manner.
- Champion culture and guide career development for your team.
- Own all people processes: hiring, onboarding, development, and performance.
- Technical Strategy
- Lead as a software engineering expert, setting the direction for technical excellence.
- Maintain high standards, provide feedback, and encourage learning
- Guide elegant and simple software solutions, aligning with tech vision
- Manage technical debt, compliance, security, and align solutions with operational needs
- Product Management
- Implement the product vision and roadmap that enables Kueski’s products; while making sure it aligns with the technical strategy within the tribe
- Define and prioritize the product roadmap, considering Kueski’s product needs
- Stakeholder management, providing clarity of what features are prioritized and are to be included in the next release iteration, and which will not
- Create specifications and manage the development process
- Ensure on-time, within budget, and quality software delivery
- Implementation of agile practices, risk management, and quality assurance
- Oversee CI/CD processes and system performance monitoring
- Acquire domain knowledge for better product solutions

**Position Requirements**:

- Bachelor's or higher degree in Computer Science or related field
- Proven experience in software engineering and development
- Proven experience in driving product development from conception to launch, including requirements gathering and prioritization
- Previous experience in a managerial or leadership role
- Strong understanding of software development life cycle (SDLC) methodologies
- Ability to translate complex technical concepts into clear and concise product requirements
- Exceptional people management and team-building skills
- Expertise in relevant technologies, programming languages, and frameworks
- Demonstrated track record of successful project delivery
- Strategic thinking with an ability to align technical solutions with business objectives
- Familiarity with agile methodologies and project management tools
- Strong problem-solving skills and a proactive approach to challenges
- Knowledge of security practices and software architecture principles
- Excellent communication in both, English and Spanish

**You’ll love working at Kueski because**:

- We have a mission-driven culture focused on customer value, teamwork, humility, and integrity.
- Everyone is expected to have role clarity, career growth, and a personal development plan. Feedback and recognition is embedded in our company processes, systems, and practices
- We ensure competitive salary, medical insurance, and wellbeing through ample and flexible time off as well as mental healthcare benefits. Everyone is an owner and eligible for competitive stock options with a company poised for success
- We´re committed to building an inclusive and diverse team and we know this leads to incredible work

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