Appfire
Manager,SoftwareEngineering
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“Manager, Software Engineering at Appfire. Skills: Software development, Management, Technical leadership, Cloud architectures. Drive business impact. Drive technical excellence”
What You'll Achieve.
Drive business impact; Connect engineering strategy to business outcomes (revenue, retention, or cost reduction); Improve delivery predictability; Reduce friction; Deliver customer value; Achieve ISO 27001; Achieve ISO 27017; Achieve SOC 2 Type II
Industry & Context.
Ability to articulate pragmatic trade-offs; Principled approach to risk management; Incident resolution; Drive effective corrective actions
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
7+ years of experience in software development, 3+ years in a management or technical leadership role, Product-oriented mindset, technical literacy, up-to-date knowledge of modern cloud architectures (GCP, AWS, or Azure), high-volume, scalable application development, Experience implementing or guiding teams on high availability, core observability concepts (SLOs, MTTD/MTTR), A track record of improving delivery predictability or reducing friction using concrete, structured actions, Excellent communication skills, Demonstrated experience with cross-functional influence, effective stakeholder management, Readiness to openly accept mistakes, demonstrate clear reasoning, preserve team and stakeholder trust under adversity
Nice to Have
Knowledge of modern cloud-native distributed architectures
What You'll Do.
Drive business impact
Drive technical excellence
Run a team of software engineers
Connect engineering strategy to business outcomes
Articulate pragmatic trade-offs
collaborative culture
Impact products' roadmap
Own technical roadmap
Drive continuous improvement
Lead the team in delivering customer value
Articulate a long-term technical vision
Collaborate with Product Management and Design
Guide the team on system complexity
Instill habits and practices
Drive improvements in observability
Improve delivery predictability
Remove friction points
Use operational data to influence prioritization
Drive effective corrective actions
Serve as a leader and coach
and manage team members
Foster open collaboration
Establish/strengthen scalable team processes
Practice principled decision-making
Encourage healthy debate
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Cross-functional influence (Product, Design, Marketing, Finance); Collaborate with Product Management and Design; Foster open collaboration; Build trust
Communication Scope
Excellent communication skills; Create well-organized, concise narratives; Communicate with technical and non-technical stakeholders; Excel in communication; Effectively connecting in remote/hybrid environments
Full Job Description
At Appfire, we believe that great work happens when people get to choose how they work. After 20 years of creating software that empowers teams to break silos and collaborate seamlessly, we've learned that one size does not fit all. That’s why at Appfire, you choose. Choose to work where you thrive: Whether from home, in one of our offices, or while exploring the world, you decide where you’re most productive. From hardware and software to access to two decades of collective wisdom on working effectively in a remote-first company, we’ve got you covered. Choose to balance your life without compromise: Plan your workday around your needs and what matters most to you. Enjoy flexible time off without the hassle of complicated approvals. From day one, we trust you to deliver quality work without sacrificing your personal life, hobbies, loved ones, and well-being. Choose to grow on your terms: Take charge of your professional growth with access to online learning platforms, facilitated training, leadership programs, and internal hackathons. Collaborate with a global team to gain fresh perspectives. When you're ready for a new challenge, our internal mobility program is here to support your journey. No one knows you better than you do. So join us and customize your experience. Choose how you want to work. Choose Appfire. About the role We are looking for Engineering Manager who can drive business impact and technical excellence of Appfire products. You’ll run a team of software engineers within Acceleration or Core streams, responsible for one or multiple products like BigPicture Enterprise - Strategic Management for Jira by Appfire Platinum Marketplace Partner, 7pace Timetracker for Jira, Advanced Tables for Confluence, Jira Misc Workflow Extensions (JMWE) and more! If you: Have a proven track record of connecting engineering strategy to business outcomes (revenue, retention, or cost reduction), Demonstrate strong technical judgment and the ability to articulate pragmatic
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