Senior Engineering Manager (Enterprise Applications)

As a Senior Engineering Manager at Zinnia, you'll be responsible for providing technical leadership, guiding the design and development of scalable cloud-native solutions, and overseeing software engineering processes. Your collaboration with product management and business leads will be crucial in aligning efforts with product vision, while also managing integration initiatives and adopting innovative technologies such as AI and analytics.

To qualify for the Senior Engineering Manager position at Zinnia, you should have at least 10 years of experience in software engineering and a minimum of 5 years in a leadership role. A Bachelor’s degree in technology or a related field is required, with a Master's degree preferred. You should also possess a proven track record of delivering large-scale enterprise systems, especially within the insurance or financial services industry.

In the role of Senior Engineering Manager at Zinnia, you will work with modern tech stacks such as Java, .NET, Node.js, React, and Angular. Additionally, you will be involved in cloud architecture across platforms like AWS, Azure, or GCP, ensuring the effective integration of enterprise systems and APIs.

Zinnia is committed to offering competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package to its Senior Engineering Managers. This includes health and dental insurance, parental leave, profit sharing, a 401(k) plan, tuition reimbursement, and other incentives that support career growth and work-life balance.

Zinnia actively promotes a diverse and inclusive workplace by not discriminating based on various factors, including race, religion, or gender. We are committed to creating an environment where all team members feel valued and can contribute to innovative solutions in the insurance industry.

When answering this question, provide specific examples of cloud-native solutions you’ve designed or implemented. Highlight your understanding of cloud architecture and any frameworks you used, emphasizing how your decisions contributed to scalability and efficiency.

Discuss your approach to collaboration, including any frameworks or meetings you utilize to ensure all voices are heard. Provide examples of past successes and how clear communication helped bridge any gaps between technical and business teams.

Share a specific challenge, how it impacted your team and the project, and the steps you took to overcome it. Focus on your leadership style and how it contributed to team cohesion during tough times.

When answering this question, detail a project where you implemented AI. Describe the challenges faced, how you approached integration, and the positive outcomes, emphasizing metrics where possible to showcase success.

Outline your approach to technical decision-making, including gathering data, consulting with team members, and considering both short-term and long-term impacts. Highlight how you involve stakeholders in this process to ensure buy-in.

Explain strategies you use to manage distributed teams effectively, such as regular check-ins and using project management tools. Discuss how you maintain team morale and ensure that everyone feels included despite being physically apart.

List the modern tech stacks you have experience with, explaining projects where each was utilized. Discuss your preferences and the specific advantages each stack brings to the table in different project scenarios.

Provide an example of a tight deadline you've navigated. Discuss your prioritization process, how you communicated with your team, and any adjustments you made to streamline workflows under pressure.

Describe your hands-on experience with API integrations, providing examples of projects where you designed or implemented APIs. Discuss specific challenges and how you ensured smooth communication between different systems.

Discuss qualities such as leadership, technical expertise, and effective communication. Provide examples from your own experience that demonstrate how you embody these traits and how they contributed to your team’s success.