Senior Manager Engineering

Makse Group is where innovation meets impact.
We’re not just consultants; we’re problem-solvers and trailblazers, empowering clients with Workday solutions that transform their businesses.
Our culture thrives on curiosity, collaboration, and continuous learning. We take on challenges together, support each other’s growth, and celebrate every milestone.

Looking to advance your career, work with cutting-edge solutions, and join a team that values your potential? Welcome to Makse Group.

The Senior Manager of Engineering will play a key role in shaping the strategy, direction, and execution of Makse Group’s engineering initiatives. This leader will oversee app development and deployment, grow and develop the engineering team, and ensure timely and high-quality delivery of technical solutions. They will be responsible for scaling the team through creating processes, adding functions, and removing blockers. They will have shared responsibility for overseeing product delivery and strategic growth of the team.

Responsibilities:

• Define and execute the engineering strategy aligned with Makse Group’s business goals.

• Provide clear direction and leadership to the engineering team, fostering a culture of collaboration, innovation, and
  accountability.

• Identify key areas of development to include in Makse Group training.

• Recruit, onboard, and retain top engineering talent to scale the team effectively.

• Mentor and develop team members to enhance their technical and leadership skills.

• Contribute to skills and competency requirements for team members.

• Develop and manage project plans, release schedules, and delivery timelines.

• Ensure adherence to deadlines and high-quality execution of engineering projects.

• Establish and implement engineering processes to drive efficiency and quality, including QA and testing workflows.

• Continuously evaluate and improve the team's tools, methodologies, and frameworks.

• Help establish architecture and design patterns.

• Collaborate with stakeholders, including product and business teams, to prioritize work and align goals.

• Communicate progress, challenges, and successes to senior leadership.

• Identify and address technical and operational blockers to ensure project completion.

• Foster a solutions-oriented approach to challenges, empowering the team to thrive.

• Drive continuous improvements in engineering productivity, release management, observability, security, and operational excellence.

• Establish processes for incident response, post-mortems, and continuous improvement.

• Evaluate emerging technologies, including AI-assisted development tools and automation opportunities, to improve engineering efficiency and
  product innovation.

• Promote engineering best practices, knowledge sharing, and continuous learning across teams

Requirements:

• 8+ years of experience in software engineering, with at least 3+ years in a leadership role.

• Proven experience in app development and deployment across various platforms.

• Strong understanding of software development life cycles (SDLC), agile methodologies, and project management best practices.

• Experience with DevOps best practices and techniques.

• Familiarity with QA processes and tools to ensure high-quality releases.

• Proficiency with JavaScript, Node, ReactJS, APIs, AWS (preferred), GraphQL (preferred).

• Ability to quickly learn new technologies and compliance frameworks.

• Demonstrated ability to build and lead high-performing engineering teams.

• Experience in team scaling, mentoring, and creating a positive work environment.

• Track record of delivering projects on time, within scope, and at high quality.

• Strong organizational and prioritization skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.

• Exceptional communication skills, with the ability to collaborate across technical and non-technical teams.

• A problem-solver who can navigate ambiguity and align stakeholders around common goals.