About this role
Purpose of the Job As a “Global D&T Engineering Manager – Express”, you will lead our technical teams in designing, developing, and delivering high-quality software solutions at Aramex. The ideal candidate will oversee multiple engineering teams (when applicable), collaborate closely with cross-functional stakeholders, and drive the execution of engineering projects in alignment with company goals and priorities. The Engineering Manager job serves the following purposes: Helping the Engineering Head with shaping the technology landscape at Aramex.
Hiring, leading, and developing talented engineering teams in-house or outsourced. Enabling a culture of innovation Ensuring the successful execution of engineering projects that contribute to the organization's overall success and growth. Delivering high-quality software solutions Aligning engineering efforts with strategic business objectives.
Job Description
- Team Leadership and Development: Lead and manage multiple engineering teams, including software engineers, architects, and technical leads.
- Enable a culture of collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement within the teams.
- Provide mentorship, coaching, and professional development opportunities to team members.
- Project and Program Management: Plan, prioritize, and allocate resources across engineering projects to ensure timely delivery and quality outcomes.
- Monitor project progress, identify risks, and implement effective mitigation strategies.
- Collaborate with product management and other stakeholders to define project requirements, scope, and milestones.
- Technical Oversight: Ensure adherence to engineering best practices, coding standards, and architectural guidelines.
- Drive technical excellence and innovation by staying abreast of industry trends and emerging technologies.
- Review and provide technical guidance on design decisions, architecture, and implementation strategies.
- Cross-functional Collaboration: Partner with product management, UX/UI design, quality assurance, and other teams to deliver integrated and cohesive solutions.
- Communicate technical strategies, challenges, and solutions to non-technical stakeholders effectively.
- Collaborate with senior management and executives to align engineering initiatives with business objectives and priorities.
- Performance and Quality Assurance: Define and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) for engineering teams and projects.
- Implement and oversee quality assurance processes, testing methodologies, and performance metrics.
- Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements, data protection standards, and industry best practices.
- Job Requirements - Experience and Education Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Software Engineering, or a related field of study. +11 years of experience in Software Engineering +5 years of proven experience in a leadership role within software engineering or related technical field, with a track record of successfully managing and mentoring engineering teams.
- Strong technical background with hands-on experience in software development, architecture, and system design, preferably in the .NET framework and the modern .NET technology stack.
- Experience with Agile methodologies, DevOps practices, and cloud technologies (e.g., AWS, Azure) is highly desirable.
- Experience in building scalable and distributed systems is a plus.
- Deep understanding in different C# development concepts including: asynchronous programming, generics, LINQ, pattern matching, records, and many others.
- Excellent experience utilizing top NuGet libraries.
- Excellent knowledge in ASP.NET and ASP.NET Core.
- Strong knowledge in OOP and SOLID principles.
- Deep knowledge in different Software architectures, including N-layered and Clean Architecture.
- Solid understanding of the distributed systems, microservices and even-driven architecture and message queues.
- Excellent understanding of RESTful services and HTTP.
- Proficient in security concepts including web security, authentication, authorization, OAuth 2.0, hashing, encryption, and others.
- Good working knowledge in Entity Framework and EF Core.
- Strong knowledge in web technologies and building mobile-first responsive pages.
- Proficiency in writing, tuning, and profiling SQL queries.
- Good knowledge in git.
- Good working knowledge in API integrations and testing them using Postman.
- Expertise in testing API performance and security, along with optimization strategies Ability to work with and manage teams remotely.
- Leadership Behaviors Building Outstanding Teams Setting a clear direction Simplification Collaborate & break silos Execution & Accountability Growth mindset Innovation Inclusion External focus Skills Communication Skills Decision Making Leadership Skills Problem Solving Stakeholder Management Interpersonal And Relationship-Building Skills Strong Negotiation And Influencing Skills Technology And Software Awareness