Engineering Manager - Partner Integrations

As the Engineering Manager at Blacklane, you will play a crucial part in setting the technical direction, driving product innovation, and ensuring the successful delivery of our Partner Integrations domain. This role offers an exciting chance to build and lead a focused, high-performing engineering team committed to craftsmanship and operational excellence, while fostering a culture of collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement.

Our environment is composed of Ruby, Go, Typescript and Java services, designed using DDD. These services are deployed to our Kubernetes cluster and communicate via domain events using SQS and Kafka. We use diverse data storage technologies such as Postgres, MySQL, Elasticsearch, Redis, and DynamoDB. As for infrastructure and cloud resources, we predominantly use AWS and manage provisioning through Terraform.

YOUR CHALLENGE:

• Technical Vision and Product Innovation:
  
  




• Define and execute the technical vision and roadmap for Partner Integrations, ensuring alignment with company goals.
  
  


• Stay informed and up-to-date on emerging technologies, industry trends, and best practices to drive innovation within the organization.
  
  


• Identify opportunities to leverage technology for improved scalability and partner experience.
  
  
  




• Craftsmanship and Delivery:
  
  




• Set and maintain high standards for software development practices, code quality, and delivery excellence.
  
  


• Lead and mentor a team of software engineers, fostering a culture of craftsmanship, attention to detail, and continuous improvement.
  
  


• Prioritize feature development to ensure reliable and timely delivery of solutions by optimizing agile workflows.
  
  

• People Leadership and Development:
  
  




• Build and lead a high-performing software engineering team, providing guidance, mentorship, and professional development opportunities.
  
  


• Set clear goals and provide ongoing feedback, supporting team members’ professional development.
  
  


• Champion a culture of continuous learning, knowledge sharing, and care to empower your team to excel.

 ABOUT YOU:

• Proven experience (at least 3 years) in leading software engineering teams.
  
  


• Strong technical background with in-depth knowledge of software development methodologies, architecture, and design patterns.
  
  


• Passionate about technical innovation, continuous learning staying up-to-date with the latest industry trends and advancements.
  
  


• Excellent leadership and communication skills, with the ability to inspire and support diverse teams.
  
  


• Demonstrated track record of delivering high-quality software products on schedule and within budget.
  
  


• Previous experience in the transportation, travel or related industries is a plus.