Software Engineer Manager /Mexico

 

Who We Are

Solera is a global leader in data and software services that strives to transform every touchpoint of the vehicle lifecycle into a connected digital experience. In addition, we provide products and services to protect life’s other most important assets: our homes and digital identities. Today, Solera processes over 300 million digital transactions annually for approximately 235,000 partners and customers in more than 90 countries. Our 6,500 team members foster an uncommon, innovative culture and are dedicated to successfully bringing the future to bear today through cognitive answers, insights, algorithms and automation.  For more information, please visit solera.com.

 

The Role
As an Engineering Manager, you will lead a squad of software engineers and SDETs, ensuring the successful delivery of high-quality software solutions. You will be responsible for maintaining the technical backlog, working with product managers to build the roadmap, and scheduling releases. Additionally, you will create development and growth plans for engineers, participate in business case development for new projects, and maintain reporting of delivery status and timelines. This role operates in a fast-paced environment with a focus on high quality and on-time delivery.

What You’ll Do

Maintain the technical backlog and prioritize tasks for the squadCollaborate with product managers to build and refine the roadmapSchedule and oversee software releasesCreate and implement development and growth plans for engineersParticipate in business case development for new projectsMaintain accurate reporting of delivery status and timelinesLead technical discussions and provide strategic directionEnsure the implementation of best practices in coding, testing, and deploymentTroubleshoot and resolve complex technical issuesCollaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver product features and improvementsMentor and support junior engineers in the squadUtilize Jira for task management and trackingWork within a Scrum team to follow Agile methodologiesAdhere to the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) processes

 

What You’ll Bring

 

8+ years of experience in software development3+ years of experience directly managing engineersStrong experience with Angular, Ruby on Rails, Postgres, .NET, Docker, and Kubernetes (k8s)Proficiency in containerized microservicesExcellent problem-solving skills and attention to detailAbility to work independently and as part of a teamStrong communication skills to articulate technical concepts and solutionsExperience in leading technical projects and providing strategic directionA passion for continuous learning and staying updated with industry trendsFamiliarity with Jira and Agile methodologiesUnderstanding of SDLC processes and best practicesAbility to provide high-level estimations and contribute to roadmap refinementA go-getter attitude with the ability to work autonomously and shape deliveryFocus on high quality and on-time delivery

 

It is impossible to list every requirement for, or responsibility of, any position.  Similarly, we cannot identify all the skills a position may require since job responsibilities and the Company’s needs may change over time.  Therefore, the above job description is not comprehensive or exhaustive.   The Company reserves the right to adjust, add to or eliminate any aspect of the above description.  The Company also retains the right to require all employees to undertake additional or different job responsibilities when necessary to meet business needs.

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