Engineering Manager (C++)

As an Engineering Manager, you'll lead efforts to strengthen and optimise our state-of-the-art systems, ensuring high performance, scalability, and efficiency across our suite of trading solutions.

The core responsibilities for the job include the following:

Technical Expertise:

• C++ coding and debugging to strengthen and optimise systems.
• Design and architecture (HLD/LLD) to ensure scalable and robust solutions.
• Implementing and enhancing DevOps, Agile, and CI/CD pipelines to improve development workflows.
• Managing escalations and ensuring high-quality customer outcomes.

Architecture and Design:

• Define and refine the architectural vision and technical roadmap for enterprise software solutions.
• Design scalable, maintainable, and secure systems in line with business goals.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to translate requirements into technical solutions.
• Drive engineering initiatives to foster innovation, efficiency, and excellence.

Project Management:

• Oversee project timelines, deliverables, and quality assurance processes.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams to ensure seamless integration of systems.
• Identify risks and proactively implement mitigation strategies.

Technical Leadership:

• Lead and mentor a team of engineers, fostering a collaborative and high-performance culture.
• Provide technical direction and guidance on complex software engineering challenges.
• Drive code quality, best practices, and standards across the engineering team.

Requirements:

• 10-15 years in the tech industry, with 2-4 years in technical leadership or managerial roles.
• Technical Expertise: Expertise in C++ development, enterprise architecture, and scalable system design, and proficiency in performance optimisation, scalability, software architecture, and networking principles.
• Extensive experience managing the full development lifecycle of large-scale software products, from concept to deployment.
• Strong knowledge of STL containers, multi-threading concepts, and algorithms.
• Solid understanding of memory management and efficient resource utilisation.
• Microservices Architecture Expertise: Experience in designing and implementing scalable, reliable microservices.
• Strong Communication and Decision-making skills: Ability to clearly articulate trade-offs, make informed decisions, and ensure alignment across stakeholders.
• Commitment to creating and fostering Engineering Excellence: Deep understanding of best practices, including code quality, testability, security, and release management, and passion for fostering a strong engineering culture and continuously improving developer workflows and tools.
• Self-Driven and Motivated: Ability to operate independently while driving impactful results.