Software Engineering Manager

  • Curitiba
  • Wiley
About the Role: Are you a Software Engineering Manager with a knack for steering technology teams towards excellence? Join our vibrant and rapidly expanding team in Brazil. As the leader overseeing the development of Wiley's Author Services platforms, you'll play a pivotal role in driving our software delivery capability to new heights. Collaborate with our distributed technology leadership team and be instrumental in ensuring a responsive and high-performance approach to software development. How you will make an impact: Strategic Collaboration: Work closely with other technical leaders to craft and execute a robust software engineering strategy, ensuring alignment with overall business objectives.Mentorship and Guidance: Share your expertise by mentoring team members and colleagues in various areas including architecture, software development, quality engineering best practices, and interpersonal skills, thereby nurturing talent and fostering professional growth.Continuous Improvement: Lead efforts to identify, develop, and implement enhancements in software development practices, driving efficiency and innovation within the team.Effective Management: Take charge of planning, directing, and coordinating software development and testing activities to ensure optimal resource utilization and timely delivery of high-quality solutions. Manage team members effectively, promoting team development and cohesion across different locations, while also addressing performance issues proactively and in accordance with HR policies.Talent Development and Recruitment: Focus on the holistic development of team members through training, coaching, and performance reviews. Additionally, play a key role in recruitment efforts, attracting top talent to further strengthen the team. What we look for: Educational Background: A Master's degree in Computer Science or equivalent practical experience.Managerial Experience: Proven track record as a technology manager with a strong background in software development.Methodology Proficiency: Proficiency in Agile/Scrum and SAFe frameworks, demonstrating an understanding of effective project management methodologies.Technical Skills: Proficiency in software engineering across diverse technology stacks, with hands-on experience in Java and SpringBoot for services.Automation Expertise: Knowledgeable in automated processes such as CI/CD, Containers, Orchestration, and Infrastructure as Code (IaC), showcasing a commitment to efficiency and innovation.Leadership Qualities: Self-motivated, independent, with a knack for performance management and driving results. Possessing coaching and mentoring skills, with a strong team and service-oriented mindset.Language Proficiency: Fluent in both Portuguese and English, capable of providing technical training and fostering effective communication across teams.Distributed Services Experience: Experience working with distributed services, demonstrating adaptability and versatility in a dynamic environment. About Wiley Enabling Discovery, Powering Education, Shaping Workforces. We clear the way for seekers of knowledge: illuminating the path forward for research and education, tearing down barriers to society's advancement, and giving seekers the help they need to turn their steps into strides. Wiley may have been founded over two centuries ago, but our secret to success remains the same: our people. We are willing to challenge the status quo, move the needle, and be innovative. Wiley's headquarters are located in Hoboken, New Jersey, with operations across the globe in more than 40 countries.