Engineering Manager

BDA

14h•Hybrid

About The Position

BDA is seeking an experienced Engineering Manager to lead our diverse technical team of developers and QA professionals. The ideal candidate will have strong technical expertise across multiple domains, exceptional leadership skills, and the ability to manage both full-time employees and contractors across different time zones. This role involves strategic planning, team development, project oversight, and ensuring the delivery of high-quality software solutions that meet business objectives

Requirements

8+ years of software development experience with at least 2 years in engineering management
Experience managing teams of 10+ engineers, including both contractors and full-time employees
Proven track record leading remote/distributed teams across multiple time zones
Strong technical background with hands-on experience in at least two of: full-stack development (preferably MERN), backend systems, cloud architecture, or QA processes
Experience overseeing transitions from legacy systems to modern architectures
Solid understanding of AWS cloud infrastructure and microservices architecture
Experience with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices
Strong understanding of Agile development methodologies and project management
Excellent communication skills across technical and non-technical stakeholders
Experience managing QA and development teams collaboratively
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience)
Demonstrated ability to recruit, mentor, and develop engineering talent
Experience building and managing diverse, multi-disciplinary engineering teams
Strong people management skills including performance evaluation, feedback, and conflict resolution
Ability to effectively manage both contractors and full-time employees with different working styles
Experience implementing engineering processes and methodologies that scale
Proficiency in resource planning, workload balancing, and capacity management
Track record of successful project delivery in fast-paced environments
Strong decision-making capabilities balanced with collaborative leadership style
Understanding of modern web development technologies and frameworks
Knowledge of software architecture principles and design patterns
Familiarity with database technologies (both SQL and NoSQL)
Understanding of cloud infrastructure and deployment strategies, particularly in AWS
Appreciation for quality assurance methodologies and testing strategies
Understanding of security best practices in software development
Knowledge of system scalability, reliability, and performance optimization
Experience with Agile methodologies (Scrum, Kanban) and tools (JIRA, Confluence)
Strong understanding of software development lifecycle
Experience implementing and improving development processes
Proficiency in project planning, estimation, and delivery management
Knowledge of risk management and mitigation strategies
Excellent communication skills across various mediums (written, verbal, presentations)
Experience coordinating efforts between distributed team members
Ability to translate business requirements into technical tasks
Skill in presenting technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders
Experience collaborating with Product, Design, and Business teams
Ability to develop technical roadmaps aligned with business goals
Experience making technology stack decisions
Track record of successful resource planning and budget management
Skill in balancing immediate needs with long-term objectives

Nice To Haves

Experience with specific technologies: React, Node.js, MongoDB, Python, Django, Salesforce
Strong coding proficiency in JavaScript, TypeScript, Python, or C#

Responsibilities

Lead and manage a cross-functional engineering team consisting of Full Stack Developers (MERN), Python Developers, Salesforce Developers & Admins, and QA professionals
Develop and execute engineering strategies aligned with company goals and roadmaps
Establish technical direction, architectural standards, and best practices across projects
Oversee the transition from legacy C# systems to modern MERN stack architecture
Manage resource allocation, capacity planning, and project prioritization across multiple initiatives
Conduct regular 1:1s, performance reviews, and career development planning for team members
Foster a collaborative, innovative, and inclusive team culture across both contractors and full-time employees
Collaborate with Product Management to define requirements, roadmaps, and delivery timelines
Ensure code quality, security, and performance through effective code review processes and standards
Monitor and report on team performance metrics and project status to executive leadership
Identify and resolve technical and team challenges, removing obstacles to team success
Manage department budget, including resource planning for contractors and full-time staff
Stay current with emerging technologies and industry trends to inform technical strategy
Facilitate knowledge sharing and cross-training between team members and across domains
Ensure smooth integration between different technologies (MERN, Python, Salesforce, etc.)