Manager Software Engineering - Belfast

Overview

Manager Software Engineering - Belfast at Perforce Software. 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. In this role, you will take ownership of the technology roadmap and be responsible for hiring, retaining, and growing top engineering talent, fostering a culture of excellence and agility. As an Engineering Manager at Perforce, you will work with a geo-distributed RandD team to develop innovative products using a modern tech stack. You will play a key role in delivering high-quality software in a fast-paced, agile environment while having significant ownership and responsibility over the quality and operation of each product.Responsibilities

End-to-end ownership of software product deliveryLead a team of Ruby, Go and React engineersDrive team efficiency and ensure consistent adoption of Agile methodologies (e.g., sprint planning, daily stand-ups, retrospectives)Identify and resolve technical challenges, reducing technical debt within the teamDesign solutions, evaluate architecture options, and set technical direction and quality standardsCollaborate closely with key business and product stakeholders to shape and execute the technical and product roadmapContribute to the codebase by writing application code, particularly in backend technologies (Ruby, Java)Break down business requirements into technical tasks and work closely with the Agile team for executionDevelop Proof of Concept (PoC) solutions for new technologies and featuresAnalyze and improve the performance and security of key componentsConduct code reviews to ensure high standards of qualityMentor and coach engineers to enhance productivity and performanceQualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science (B.E./B.Tech) or equivalent experience15+ years of professional experience in software development, ideally with complex, enterprise-grade systems and scalable SaaS products4+ years of experience in project management and people managementStrong expertise in Ruby, Go and ReactExperience with Cloud technologies (AWS)Familiarity with Docker and container orchestration systemsHands-on experience with CI/CD toolsPrior experience working in Agile teams (Scrum, Kanban, Lean, XP)Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting abilitiesExperience with Continuous Integration systems like JenkinsKnowledge of automation tools like Puppet, Ansible, or Chef is a plusAdditional information

Seniority level: Mid-Senior levelEmployment type: Full-timeJob function: Engineering and Information TechnologyIndustries: Transportation, Logistics and StorageReferrals increase your chances of interviewing at Perforce Software by 2xGet notified about new Software Engineering Manager jobs in Belfast, Northern Ireland, United ..... full job details .....