Engineering Manager in Convo

Founded in March 2009, Convo is the world’s largest Deaf-owned business with over 500 employees serving five countries in ten different languages.

Here at Convo, we believe that conversations are the key to enhancing the lives of 70 million Deaf individuals and the people around them. By creating solutions to address the experience deprivation that many Deaf people face, we can have a lasting and positive impact on their daily lives.

Our talented developers specialize in a wide array of disciplines, including web development, mobile and desktop (Android/iOS/Flutter/MacOS) apps, and sophisticated backend platform engineering. We pride ourselves on our proficiency in multiple programming languages such as Java, Elixir, TypeScript, and more, ensuring we stay at the cutting edge of technology and industry standards.

We are seeking an experienced Engineering Manager to lead our research and development team. In this role, you will be responsible for overseeing the development and implementation of software solutions, managing the engineering team, and ensuring that project milestones are met efficiently and effectively.
We are looking for passionate individuals who are eager to dive into challenges, learn continuously, and make a significant impact. If you are ready to join a team where your work will be appreciated, your growth supported, and your contributions make a real difference, we would love to hear from you.

Job functions

• Lead and mentor a team of engineers to foster a high-performance culture.
• Collaborate with product management and other stakeholders to define project requirements and timelines.
• Oversee development, and deployment of software applications.
• Ensure technical standards and best practices are maintained across all projects.
• Facilitate continuous improvement and innovation within the engineering team.

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
• At least 5 years of experience in software development with a proven track record in a leadership role.
• Proven experience with Agile/Scrum methodologies.
• Strong technical skills in software development and architecture.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and project management skills.
• Identify, mitigate, and manage project risks and issues proactively.
• Provide technical guidance and support to the engineering team, helping to resolve complex technical challenges.

• Cloud Services Experiences with AWS is a plus
• Knowledge of security best practices and ability to implement them in the development process.