Engineering Manager PT

The Engineering Manager position at Abtrace involves overseeing a team of developers, ensuring the delivery of complex, scalable systems while fostering a collaborative culture. Your responsibilities will include clear communication with stakeholders, resolving challenges, managing documentation, and driving performance improvement initiatives.

To qualify for the Engineering Manager role at Abtrace, candidates should have over five years of software engineering experience, at least two years in a leadership position, expertise in cloud application architecture, and hands-on experience with Python/Node.js/Typescript and Agile methodologies.

At Abtrace, the Engineering Manager will find a motivated and highly functioning multi-disciplinary team. With a culture of collaboration and innovation, the environment encourages flexible working arrangements and opportunities for professional development.

Abtrace supports team performance through the Engineering Manager's leadership by cultivating healthy practices, providing constructive feedback, and implementing data-driven improvements to workflow efficiency, which helps meet organizational goals effectively.

The Engineering Manager position at Abtrace comes with competitive salary packages dependent on experience, generous maternity/paternity leave, flexible working options, and the chance to work with groundbreaking technology that significantly impacts patient health.

When prioritizing tasks, it's essential to evaluate both the impact and urgency of each task. I focus on aligning team goals with the broader objectives of the organization, ensuring that projects that contribute the most value to patients and stakeholders are given top priority.

My management style is collaborative and supportive. I believe in empowering my team members by providing them the tools and guidance they need while encouraging open communication to foster a culture of trust and innovative thinking.

I have extensive experience working with Agile methodologies, including Scrum and Kanban. I ensure all team members are on board with Agile practices, encouraging regular stand-ups and retrospectives to promote continuous improvement.

Handling team conflicts requires a delicate balance of empathy and decisiveness. I approach conflicts by facilitating open discussions, allowing each party to express their concerns and working together to find a collaborative solution that aligns with our team values.

I motivate my team by offering regular feedback, recognizing individual contributions, and aligning their personal goals with project objectives. Providing opportunities for professional development also helps keep the team engaged and enthusiastic about their work.

In my previous roles, I’ve architected numerous applications on AWS, utilizing tools like Kubernetes for managing containerized applications. I focus on creating scalable and efficient architectures that leverage the strengths of various cloud solutions.

I ensure quality in software delivery by promoting code reviews, automated testing, and continuous integration practices. By creating a culture of quality and accountability among team members, we can consistently produce high-quality products.

I believe that technical debt should be managed proactively. I work with my team to identify areas of debt during sprint planning and allocate time for refactoring and enhancements, ensuring that we maintain a robust codebase while meeting new feature demands.

To communicate technical concepts effectively to non-technical stakeholders, I focus on clarity and examples. I simplify complex ideas with analogies and visuals, ensuring that I address their concerns while demonstrating the importance of the technical decisions we make.

I see the future of health tech as being driven by innovation and data-driven solutions. In my role as an Engineering Manager, I intend to act as a catalyst for change, pushing the limits of technology to improve patient outcomes and making a meaningful difference in healthcare delivery.