Engineering Manager (Backend)
Company: Opal
Location: Portland
Posted on: February 25, 2021
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Job Description:
About The JobAs an Engineering Manager at Opal, you will use
your technical experience and business context to lead engineering
teams in building the Opal Platform. You know the best products
come from a blend of technology and design, effective coordination,
execution, and superior communication. You are passionate about
enabling a successful, high-performing and motivated team.The
day-to-day for an Engineering Manager at Opal involves leading
architectural discussions, sourcing candidates to grow the team,
tie-breaking an implementation debate, working with individuals to
meet individual performance goals and project objectives, triaging
high priority bugs, providing an empathetic ear to team members,
and also acting as a contributing Engineer to maintain a connection
to the work.You will be a facilitator and advocate, a decision
maker and coach, an individual contributor, and a sounding board
for teammates, all while modeling professionalism, quality, and
consistency in your activities.Opal is currently operating fully
remote as we navigate through COVID-19. We expect to reopen our HQ
office in Portland, Oregon when it becomes safe and reasonable to
do so.About OpalOpal is the marketing and communications calendar
that unites teams to do exceptional work. Teams who work together
in Opal create unprecedented levels of visibility, build team
alignment and improve operational efficiency. Visit
workwithopal.com to learn why Opal is used by teams everywhere
including Starbucks, Target, Minted, General Motors, T-Mobile and
Zillow.Responsibilities* Manage a team of Engineering staff in
day-to-day performance, including but not limited to One-on-one
mentorship, including check-ins and reviews.* Career development of
the team and individual contributors.* Create performance plans and
conduct performance reviews in line with guidance from Opal HR.*
Delegation of tasks and responsibilities.* Align team on goals and
departmental expectations, prioritizing tasks and supporting
individuals on assigned deliverables.* Be a voice of the team to
the business and the voice of the business to the team.*
Facilitate, collaborate, and code in conjunction with Engineers to
build practical software designs, features, and tools.* Contribute
to Engineering production, maintaining knowledge of the codebase
and technologies, and necessary context to be effective with team
responsibilities and help to move projects forward.* Maintain an
expert understanding of, and ability to represent, technical debt
to ensure appropriate resources are applied and good refactoring
decisions are made.* Ensure consistent use of best practices,
sufficient processes, and software development tools to best enable
the team to meet the requirements of the business and its
customers.* Work with the Product Manager and Engineering Project
Manager to define project requirements, and understand, influence,
communicate, and meet project/department milestones/goals.* Work
with Product Leadership to plan resources and execute against
product strategy and company initiatives.* Recruit to find the best
candidates to fill positions in collaboration with Opal
HR.RequirementsSkills, Experience, Knowledge * 5+ years of
management experience, combined with senior engineering individual
contributor experience in at least one domain.* Experience working
in a fast-paced, high-growth and professional environment.*
Demonstrated ability to create and manage a high-functioning
technical team.* Skilled at time and project management with the
ability to move between priorities and manage deadlines across
multiple focuses and teams.* Excellent at prioritizing objectives
and delegating tasks while minimizing distractions.* Demonstrated
experience working with Agile/Scrum development teams.* Working
knowledge of backend languages such as Ruby, Node or Elixir.*
Strong analytical skills paired with a high attention to detail and
associated with a full-featured enterprise platform.* Articulate
communicator with the ability to break down information for an
audience of Designers, Engineers, Product Managers and other
stakeholders.* Excellent interpersonal skills, working well in an
open and collaborative environment.* Natural alignment with Opal's
Values Professional, Intentional, Steadfast, Helpful, Creative,
Passionate, and Empathetic.* Demonstrated ability to work
effectively with individuals from diverse communities and
cultures.Education * Undergraduate degree required, or the
equivalent professional working experience.BenefitsOpal is pleased
to offer a comprehensive total rewards package for employees and
their families, providing a diverse range of benefits such as*
Competitive, market-leading compensation package, including stock
options* 100% company-paid individual premium for Medical/Rx,
Dental, and Vision Insurance (with dependent premiums 50%
company-paid)* Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) for Health,
Dependent Care, Commuter, Parking* Company-paid Group
Life/AD&D, Short and Long Term Disability Insurance* Pet
Insurance for your furry friend* Flexible Paid Time Off and Paid
Holidays* Paid Parental Leave & Flexible Back-to-Work Program*
401(k) and Roth Retirement Plans* Company-sponsored outreach and
activity programs* Modern office space with snacks, coffee, and
friendly coworkersOpal is an equal-opportunity employer and
committed to creating an inclusive and diverse environment. We
believe a diverse workplace promotes innovation and enhances
decision making. We encourage applications from all qualified
candidates and will consider all applicants without regard to race,
color, religion, gender identity or expression, national origin,
sexual orientation, disability, age, or veteran status.
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