DataFin was established in 1999. We pride ourselves on the fact that we have established relationships with industry leaders and a vast majority of our business is repeat business. ENVIRONMENT: LEAD a team with the primary directive of building a product at scale as the next Engineering Manager sought by a cutting-edge FinTech company. You will own the hiring for the pod, run performance management, evaluate and provide feedback on an individual level while providing technical direction and, where appropriate, be involved in hands on delivery until the team has grown. The ideal candidate must have 7 years work experience in Cloud Software Engineering including a proven track record in designing, building, testing, and deploying secure and scalable applications. You will also need experience with Java – preferably Spring Boot. DUTIES: Own hiring for the pod. Provide direct mentorship and coaching to team members. Run performance management, evaluate and provide feedback on an individual level. Be accountable for the pod processes. Foster a culture of experimentation and learning that encourages team members to try new approaches and learn from failures. Champion Engineering excellence. Develop and maintain communication channels within the pod, across the organisation, and with external stakeholders when necessary. Collaborate with other departments, such as Product, Design and QA, to align Engineering efforts to the business goals and objectives. Identify and mitigate risks that may impact delivery, quality and performance and develop associated contingency plans. Provide technical direction and, where appropriate, be involved in hands on delivery until the team has grown. REQUIREMENTS: 7 Years experience in Cloud Software Engineering. Experience with Java, preferably Spring Boot. Proven track record in designing, building, testing, and deploying secure and scalable applications. Valid work authorization in your country of residence. ATTRIBUTES: Management Experience: Prior experience in management or mentorship roles, demonstrating a track record of successfully leading and guiding teams/pods. Emotional Intelligence: You should possess a high level of emotional intelligence, enabling you to effectively navigate interpersonal relationships, manage stress, and demonstrate empathy in various situations. Trustworthiness: As you will be handling sensitive and personal information, it is essential that you are trustworthy and maintain strict confidentiality. Time Management: You will need excellent Time Management skills, as you will be accountable for effectively allocating and managing your time across different aspects of the role. Communication Skills: Strong interpersonal communication skills are required, as you will be engaging in extensive interaction with colleagues, stakeholders, and team/pod members. While we would really like to respond to every application, should you not be contacted for this position within 10 working days please consider your application unsuccessful. see Duties & Responsibilities Negotiable
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