Engineering Manager

Kuala Lumpur, Kuala Lumpur
Posted 9 days ago
Logo Seekers Technology Sdn. Bhd.
Company:
Seekers Technology Sdn. Bhd.
Company Description:
Seekers Technology Sdn. Bhd., established in 2014, is a Malaysian-based recruitment technology company focused on simplifying talent acquisition. Through its innovative headhunting platform, Seekers connects job seekers, employers, and freelance recruiters to address human resource challenges effectively. With a specialization in IT and digital roles, the company provides access to a vast talent pool and a seamless hiring process.
Contract Type:
Full Time
Experience Required:
5 to 10 years
Education Level:
Bachelor's Degree
Number of vacancies:
1

Job Description

The Engineering Manager is accountable for the good functioning and performance of the team, from both personal and collective views. The role will guide and provide structure to the team to meet challenging business goals and time frames. The Engineering Manager is also accountable for the quality of what the team delivers, and must therefore introduce good practices as necessary, for various aspects of the job. You will collaborate with other engineering managers to ensure that development processes are optimal.

Key Responsibilities
Build, mentor, and grow a team of 6-8 engineers
Maintain and improve the development process with operational excellence in mind
Set clear expectations and create a positive work environment
Work with Product Owners & Product Managers to identify business needs and priorities
Coordinate and communicate seamlessly across engineering and product headship teams
Follow an evidence-based approach when making decisions
Maintain an ongoing overview of staffing and team technology capabilities
Work closely with tech leads, promoting craftsmanship, availability, and scalability
Identify and take care of risks throughout the product development process

Skills & Experiences
8+ years in software engineering
3+ years as a software engineering leader/manager
Excellent communication skills including mentoring, coaching, and conflict handling
Experience and Motivation for hiring, growing, and guiding people
Experience working in Agile environments
Good knowledge of modern web application development (Azure, .NET & React is a plus)
Self-driven and team player
Knowledge of how to work well in an international and multicultural environment in a fast-growing company
Good verbal and written communication skills in English (C1/C2)
This position is open to Malaysian citizens only