Software Engineering Manager

About The Role

As an Software Engineering Lead at Topia, you will be instrumental in architecting the future of our innovative solutions, driving the company's growth and success. Your leadership will guide a team of talented software engineers, collaborating closely with the Product organization to design and deliver cutting-edge solutions that empower employees at the world's largest and fastest-growing companies to work seamlessly across the globe.

Key competencies for this role include visionary team leadership, strategic communication, meticulous planning and organization, talent development, and a relentless focus on driving results. This position offers a remarkable opportunity to shape impactful projects and be an integral part of our dynamic and international team, contributing to an exceptional company culture.

Responsibilities include:

• Deliver on business goals.

• Lead team performance to achieve roadmap goals and support ongoing development

• Own architectural concepts and transformational roadmaps for your team

• Drive Personal Development Plans (PDPs) and ensure appropriate team resourcing

• Foster growth through coaching, mentoring, and onboarding new team members

• Collaborate with teams to prioritize and plan for meeting objectives and improving processes

• Maintain current technical expertise and innovate with the latest industry trends

• Build strong stakeholder relationships and manage escalated issues effectively

About You

• Extensive experience with advanced programming in Java, SQL, OOP and BDD

• Strong frameworks capabilities in Agile / Spotify with exposure to Scalable agile methodologies

• Extensive experience of AWS and cloud native computing techniquesIn-depth knowledge of development techniques, design principles, SDLC, and Agile methodologies

• Proven experience in Scrum teams, product/project delivery, and stakeholder management

• Strong technical leader with hands-on ability, focused on people development

• Exceptional communication skills and ability to collaborate effectively across the organization

• Excellent decision-making, problem-solving skills, and extreme accountability and ownership

About Us

At Topia, we expand horizons to transform the future. As part of a mission and values-driven culture, employees have autonomy, opportunities for growth, and the ability to directly impact our business.

We also offer competitive perks and unique experiences. While each country has its own specifics, our global offerings include:

• Generous time off including paid volunteer time, recharge days, and floating holidays

• Comprehensive health benefits

• Competitive base salary, bonus, and equity packages for all levels

• Flexible working arrangements

• Opportunities to connect and learn from teammates around the world, including virtual Monday Meetups, Town Halls, and employee-driven programs

• Diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives including Fireside Chats, Mutual Mentor program, book clubs, and annual surveys to track progress and gather feedback

€55,000 - €75,000 a year

At Topia, we ground ourselves in being equitable, fair, and treating employees as people, not numbers. Our total rewards and pay practices are centered around these principles as well.

Base compensation ranges are intentionally broad to cover a variety of levels and locations. Position within the range will be determined by location, experience, and skill set. Our culture is one of open and honest communication so you can expect to have a conversation with a member of the People & Culture team about your compensation expectations early on in the recruiting process.

Employees at all levels and locations are also eligible to participate in our corporate bonus plan with an annual bonus target percentage and to receive stock options. These amounts are not included in the above listed base compensation range. Full and part-time employees based in the Estonia are entitled to the below benefits:

• 43 paid days off per year. This includes 28 days of Holiday Leave, 10 company paid holidays, 4 days of Volunteer Time Off, and 1 Floating Holiday to take for whatever day or celebration is personally meaningful to you

• 8 weeks of fully paid Parental Leave offered globally for all new parents, plus an additional 8 weeks of Pregnancy Leave for birthing parents

• Private health insurance for employees

• Flexible working arrangements including an established Remote Work Policy and no in-office requirements