Software Engineering Manager (Serbia)

As a Software Engineering Manager at Azul in Serbia, you will lead a team of highly skilled engineers, drive technical challenge resolutions, and ensure alignment between product management and engineering objectives. Your role will involve managing project timelines, mentoring team members, and providing transparency on project progress while defining key performance metrics.

For the Software Engineering Manager position at Azul, you should have over 5 years of experience in software engineering and at least 2 years in a management or technical leadership role. Technical understanding of OS internals, C++ or Java proficiency, and experience with profiling tools are advantageous.

At Azul, the growth of our Software Engineering Manager is a top priority. You will have opportunities to mentor your team members, engage in cross-team projects, and define your team strategy. The environment encourages learning new technologies, and successful performance is recognized through annual bonuses and an equity program.

The work culture at Azul in Belgrade focused on flexibility and innovation. You can enjoy a balance of remote work and office interaction in our city center location. We value a positive attitude, open communication, and collaboration within teams, fostering an environment where everyone contributes to the Java ecosystem.

Azul offers a fantastic benefits package for its Software Engineering Manager, including an equity program, performance-based annual bonuses, a referral program, and IT equipment tailored to your preferences. With five weeks of holiday, flexible working hours, and the option to work from home, we prioritize your work-life balance.

When answering this question, highlight specific instances where you successfully managed projects, detailing how you tracked progress, addressed challenges, and aligned your team's work with business goals.

Discuss your approach to mentoring, such as one-on-one meetings, skills assessments, and facilitating continuous education to help team members achieve their personal and career growth objectives.

Provide examples of your conflict resolution strategies, focusing on open communication, understanding different perspectives, and finding compromise to ensure project success.

Share a specific technical challenge you encountered, explaining the root cause, your thought process in finding a solution, and the eventual outcome, demonstrating your problem-solving abilities.

Discuss tools and practices you've implemented, such as regular updates in project management tools, daily stand-ups, or collaborative platforms that foster transparency in the project lifecycle.

Articulate your knowledge of JVM internals and how this understanding has helped resolve performance bottlenecks or inform technical decisions within your previous roles.

Reflect on potential challenges such as managing diverse skill sets, meeting deadlines, or keeping the team motivated, and emphasize how you approached these challenges.

Explain your methods of prioritization, like using metrics, assessing business impacts, or leveraging team input, to ensure that engineering efforts align with company objectives.

Describe your strategies for promoting best practices, such as implementing coding standards, regular code reviews, and encouraging team collaboration for ongoing improvements.

Discuss the metrics and KPIs you use to evaluate team performance, including project delivery timelines, quality assessments, and team satisfaction surveys to ensure a holistic view of success.