Manager, Software Engineering

About the Company

Responsibilities

• ● Manager, Software Engineering About the business area/department: We are on the lookout for an Engineering Manager to lead a development hub in Bogotá. Our aim is clear: to streamline and innovate Airline Disruption Solutions, making travel better for everyone, everywhere.
• ● Summary of the role:
• ● We seek a visionary leader who shares our passion for the travel industry. You will play a critical role in shaping the future of travel by hiring a diverse team of professionals, including development engineers, product definition analysts, and quality engineers, providing them with the support they need to excel. Joining us means becoming part of a global diverse network of motivated engineers and experts who are dedicated to teamwork, innovation, and making a significant impact in the world.
• ● In this role:
• ● Manages a team of Staff employees and has accountability for their performance and results. Sets performance objectives, conducts performance reviews and recommends pay actions.
• ● Defines a vision for the team in line with the department strategy and operational challenges and translates it into a concrete action plan. Works with a high level of autonomy, with some guidance from Senior Manager.
• ● Acts as a reference across multiple areas, anticipating solutions to complex problems.
• ● Optimizes efficiency based on knowledge and experience with policies, procedures and business plans.
• ● Accountable for the budget, performance and results of a medium-sized team. Influences the resource, budget and policy planning and sets concrete development plans for the team members.
• ● Has a mid/long-term vision of the activity and the business influences the department's strategy based on a broad understanding of the environment. Exposed to complex decision making.
• ● Works with a high level of autonomy, based on management directions, escalating issues only when necessary.
• ● Define and share the technical/functional team roadmap and vision according to the department/division/company objectives
• ● Be accountable for the performance and results of a unit within own discipline or function
• ● Develop plans and priorities to address resource and operational challenges
• ● Suggest alternatives / improvements / new techniques in processes, flows, operational models and plans
• ● Timely manage the investigation and resolution of production support issues and customer inquiries
• ● Collaborate with other software development, architecture, solutions, and QA teams to ensure that software systems are designed for testability, stability, scalability, and performance.
• ● About the ideal candidate:
• ● We expect our engineering managers to embody the spirit of exploration, collaboration, and meaningful contribution. You will lead by example, demonstrating your ability to dive into technical challenges, innovate solutions, and guide your team through complex issues with a hands-on approach. Your technical acumen and problem-solving skills will be key in empowering your team to overcome obstacles and achieve our mission.