Ship.Cars is a U.S.-based software development company that delivers products for the logistics industry. We’re building things to shake up and change the logistics industry. Native mobile apps, data scientists, single-page web applications, and so much more. We don’t shy away from the latest and greatest, and neither should you. The Bulgaria office is the center of the technology behind Ship.Cars building software solutions.
We are currently looking to expand our team of experts with an Engineering Manager to lead a team of ~18 specialists.
If you are ready to take the following responsibilities:
- Lead and inspire a cross-functional agile team while fostering a positive work environment and providing mentorship.
- Recruit and retain a strong team of highly motivated software engineers.
- Work in close collaboration with product owners, lead developers, and QA to plan deliveries, manage priorities, and ensure stable and predictable execution.
- Conduct performance evaluations, provide feedback and address performance issues where needed.
- Identify and manage risks, developing mitigation plans while also spotting inefficiencies and wasted efforts, and proposing improvements that benefit the team.
- Encourage engineering best practices, so we have a clear direction for improvement.
- Work with the wider leadership team to plan and manage deliveries and report progress against objectives.
Requirements:
- Strong leadership, planning and communication skills.
- Strong understanding and experience in applying Agile Frameworks (SCRUM) to different situations.
- 4+ years of experience in engineering management roles, including leading teams of 15+ engineers.
- Proactive problem-solving skills and ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
- Comfortable working with ambiguity and being proactive in solving challenges.
- Positive attitude and ability to take the initiative; self-disciplined, well organized and highly committed with the ability to multitask.
- An experienced leader with a positive reputation and with a strong technical background.
- Previous experience of backend software architectures, preferably a knowledge in Java.
We would love to offer you:
- A chance to join a team of professionals that will make you push for excellence.
- To excel in your leadership skill in a fast changing environment.
- Competitive salary that lets you focus on your work without financial stress.
- Additional health insurance package.
- Seminars and team events participation.
- Monthly food vouchers.
- Individual training budget.
- Flexible working hours with 24 days paid time off.
- Great office location.
- Referral Bonus Program.
- Team buildings and corporate parties.
- 50% sponsored sports card.
Are you up for a challenge? Are you ready to join us and take your career to the next level? Send your CV in English!
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for an interview.
