Engineer Manager

Are you
looking for new challenges
and a place where you can enjoy a close-knit environment while
constantly learning
?

Welcome to a team with a clear purpose:
TRANSFORM
people's lives by being the most reliable
TECHNOLOGICAL ally

Get ready and join this adventure
What will you find in this career opportunity?

• Technical and personal challenges to keep you growing and engaged.
• A connected team, focused on your physical and mental wellbeing.
• A culture of continuous improvement, fresh and collaborative, with opportunities for learning and supportive colleagues.
• KaizenHub: A programme designed to boost your talent, with feedback, mentoring and coaching through Sofka U. It's a challenge and a game at the same time
• Programmes like Happy Kaizen and WeSofka to care for your physical and emotional health.

What are we looking for?
A
visionary Engineering Manager
with proven experience leading and developing software engineers, combining strong people leadership with impeccable delivery management. The ideal candidate brings solid knowledge of Agile and DevOps environments, along with the ability to balance technical vision with talent growth.

Your mission will be to ensure cross-functional teams deliver high-quality SaaS products while maintaining high standards of performance and well-being.

This is a unique opportunity to transform the development lifecycle within an inclusive, high-trust environment. If you are passionate about unlocking human potential while driving technical and operational excellence, this role will allow you to make a direct impact on the culture and success of our engineering department.

Responsibilities

• Line manage Tech Leads, Software Engineers, QA Engineers, and UX Designers, leading performance reviews and career development plans.
• Create and sustain an environment of psychological safety, inclusion, and high trust across teams.
• Partner with Product and Design teams to plan and deliver roadmap outcomes.
• Oversee technical decision-making through review and constructive challenge of proposals.
• Manage team capacity, task prioritization, and resolution of critical dependencies.
• Recruit, onboard, and retain top-tier technical talent to strengthen the department.
• Use delivery and quality metrics, including DORA, to drive continuous improvement initiatives.
• Mitigate delivery risks, manage technical debt, and ensure the operational health of the team.

Requirements
Education:
Bachelor's degree in Systems Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field.

Experience:
Strong experience leading teams in Agile/DevOps environments, with a prior background as a Technical Lead or Senior Engineer. Proven ability in coaching, stakeholder management, and leading multidisciplinary teams is required.

Technical Knowledge

• Agile methodologies (Scrum / Kanban)
• DORA performance metrics
• DevOps practices and Continuous Delivery (CI/CD)
• Platform scalability strategies
• Technical debt management
• Planning and roadmap tools
• QA and UX design processes in SaaS environments

We'd love to hear from you – apply now

Working conditions

• Location:
• Contract type: Permanent contract – we're looking for long-term relationships and want you to grow with us.
• Professional growth: At Sofka, you'll access a comprehensive learning ecosystem with resources to close skill gaps and develop your abilities. You decide how you want to grow

Why join Sofka?

• Be part of a supportive community with a shared purpose and strong values.
• Access continuous training, mentorship, and wellness programmes.
• Advance your career with meaningful experiences and a flexible work model.

Ready for your next professional chapter? Apply now and let's transform lives together